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4 self-care ideas

 Okay, we're all here. We all understand the importance of self-care and feel the need for it. Maybe you've even cut out the time for it too but no what? What can you do that is going to help you relax, clear your mind, and care for your body? Here are a few of my favorite methods to do just that!

  1. To take care of my body, I love taking Epsom salt baths. It's great for relaxing your muscles and removing toxins from your body. I have loved lavender-scented salts especially. On nights that I have trouble sleeping, taking a bath like this typically does the trick. To elevate your bath even more, light a candle, make some tea, and turn on some instrumental music or a show. It's like sitting in your own personal spa.
  2. To take care of mind, journaling is a great tool. Sometimes all we need to get ourselves out of our own heads is to get everything in our heads out on paper, or just out in general. If writing isn't your thing, do video or audio diaries. If I don't materialize my thoughts, they echo around in my head and then they just spiral. It isn't healthy and that's why journaling is so important to me. 
  3. To relax, I make some tea or hot cocoa and open up a good book while tucked under a cozy blanket. Reading is a great way to escape and wind down without the stimulation of screen time. It is great for slowing down your mind before bed, therefore improving the quality of your sleep. If you are religious, reading a religious text, like the Bible, can be a great source of peace at the beginning or end of your day. 
  4. To take care of my mind and my body, I take walks. If your mind is busy and you haven't been getting a lot of movement in, a walk, long or short, can be a great solution for you. The benefits of walking for your body and mind have been scientifically proven. It can take you away from any of your distractions and help your mind move on from whatever it was sitting on. It's just a great practice. Period. I like to enjoy them with a headphone in and in silence; it just depends on how I'm feeling and what inspired the walk.
Do you have any self-care ideas that you love but I didn't mention?

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  1. Amaya GonzalezSeptember 24, 2024 at 10:28 PM

    I love this Marina! I think this was a great reminder to practice self care and I loved your tips. I definitley want to get back into reading and your article is motivating me to do so. I might try out taking an Epsom salth bath as well to relieve stress!

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  2. Ryan I-BSeptember 25, 2024 at 10:08 AM

    These are great tips! I always forget to take care of my mind, but this is a good reminder :) Sometimes I like to just close my eyes and listen to music, and I have a specific playlist of chill songs that help me cool down. Thanks for your tips!

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