7 Ways You Can Practice Real Selfcare

7 Ways You Can Practice Real Selfcare

In a world engulfed in the latest beauty rituals & over-scheduled lifestyles, it’s no wonder you may find yourself still exhausted even after your weekly Epsom salt bath.

Although these things are nice, true self-care isn’t just sheet masks & bubble baths.
It’s quite literally taking care of YourSelf.

“But how do you do that? How do you know if you’re doing it right? Can’t I just do what influencers do and call it a day? Why am I still stressed out?”

Well, are you checking in on yourself?

Like you would a friend. “Hey, I thought of you today & hope you’re doing alright. I miss you and want to get together next week if you’re free”

Do you do that with yourself, but like, every day?

I”ll be the first to say I don’t, but I’m working towards it on a regular basis.

I do know that the more I practice real “self-care” the more I feel like myself, but better, always new, refreshed, vibrant, and blissful.
It also makes me feel more joyful, giving, radiant, and beautiful.
Taking care of yourself is not limited to lengthy skincare routines, but maybe your skincare routine can also be a time you use affirmations to uplift yourself.

Does taking bubble baths sound like they’d be nice? But then you get in and you’re just stuck with your overwhelming thoughts? Bring a journal & some colorful pens with you and just let it out, every thought. and then let it go.

Don’t let another day go by without recognizing the things you do already do to take care of yourself AND also see what’s missing.

Ask yourself what YOU need. Trust you will always receive the right answer.

Here are some simple questions to start asking yourself. You can do this by free-writing in a journal or just spending a couple of minutes on each question to think about.

Am I consistent with exercising &/or walks to help relieve mental stress & make me feel more strong & confident in my body?
Am I eating nourishing foods in balance with sweets or treats?
Am I properly hydrated?
Are my hormones balanced?
Am I legitimately taking care of myself?
When was the last time I intentionally took myself out on a solo date? (there’s a difference between getting your nails done because you “need” to versus arriving at the nail salon grateful that you get to soak your feet & have your arms rubbed for the next 2 hours while sipping Champagne).
Do I talk to myself nicely or am I consistently catching myself saying mean things I would never say to a friend?
How am I doing today? What happened today that evoked an emotion in me? Let it out, girl!

I encourage you to ask yourself these questions. No shame in feeling discouraged if the answer is not an honest Yes. Avoidance is typically a sign of what we actually need to focus on.
Let’s face it now.
A little discomfort now beats a bridezilla moment on your wedding day!