As someone working in the wellbeing space, clients (and friends and family) often talk to me about how I maintain a good sense of balance, what good habits I have and what self care looks like (particularly important not to be a burnout mess msyelf when I'm supporting others to also not become one!)
So I made a list!
1. Fresh air in the mornings, come rain or shine - normally in the form of a dog walk for me.
2. Reading - both fiction for pleasure and non-fiction for personal growth
3. Movement - small and regular. Rather than day long hikes (though I like them too), I focus on small and regular movement - things like parking on the far side of the car park, always walking to the shops instead of taking the car and regular doggy play breaks!
4. Regular planned adventures - the impact of having something positive and exciting in the diary to look forward to cannot be underestimated!
5. connection
6. phone away - trying to reduce screen time - when I'm with my loved ones
7. pet cuddles
8. Boundaried work/life - don't have work emails on my phone, have set hours in which I respond to client queries
9. Meal prep - lots of veggies
10. Lots of rest without feeling guilty - despite people saying I'm one of the busiest people they know, I've always got time for netflix and a nap
11. Prioritise sleep
12. Therapy when needed- I feel and process my feelings as they come up - conversations with friends all the time
What are your self-care practices? I'd love to hear more :)
😥Retirement close by,all alone no immediate family..
Well off financially