#self-care tips

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Self-Care Tips:

Evening Self-Care:

Search YouTube for a relaxing ambiance video or nature scenes

Switch to a more relaxing app an hour before sleep

Journal about your day to write it down and let it go

Read or do another relaxing activity to wind down

Do a quit meditation or a guided visualization

Spry your blankets with your favorite calming scent

Self-Care Rainbow

[faraway-sunshine]

Hello, it's me, the one who makes sure people practice proper self care.

Lately, I've been seeing people not practicing proper self care (or just not taking care of themselves at all) so I'm just making sure that you are taking care of yourself. At the bare minimum, at least make sure your body is sustained properly (proper eating, drinking, and sleeping).

No, coffee/energy drinks do not replace sleep. The average human needs 7-8 hours a day.

No, sunlight does not count as proper food. We are not plants, we do not use photosynthesis. (I can't believe I have to say this, what is wrong with people? Though you need sunlight and vitamin d, this is not a food source. Stop trying to use it as a food source.)

No, that apple you had this morning on the way to wherever you were going does not count. It is recommended you eat 2,000-2,500 calories a day (and no, this does not mean eat a box or 2 of donuts from your local Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme or other donut shop. Try to eat healthy, but honestly at this point as long as you are actually eating.)

No, that 1 cup of water that you had this morning does not count as proper hydration. It is recommended you have 6-8 cups of water a day.

Also, make sure you have breaks in your day and don't stress too much. Relax for a bit, it's good for your health.

Final note: I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life, I'm just concerned with everyone's well-being lately because, again, people aren't taking care of themselves.

Not got much to add to this but ^^ thank you this is a good reminder

(Thursday 22nd February, 2001, 7:32 PM)

[neworldblog]

Relaxation is your personal superpower—embrace it daily and watch your life flourish with peace, positivity, and strength!

Why is relaxation important?

[whisperingwisdom]

BOUND: How to CONNECT With Anyone When You Are DISCONNECTED From YOURSELF

[creativelifebynherie]

Letting Go Of What Doesn’t Serve You

Sometimes you need to let go of what doesn't serve you to make space for what does. Here are some ideas to make space mentally, physically,

"Sometimes in order to let go, you need to figure out what you want to embrace instead." The Blissful Mind

[mothnnmoon]

Reminder to Witches

Sometimes, the amount of work we put into our craft can be really exhausting. Studying, taking notes, then studying some more. It can take a lot out of you especially if this is done consistently.  Please know that it is okay to take a break, whether its for one day or more. Magick is always going to be there when we come back to it, it isn’t going to leave. As admirable it is for other witches to constantly be studying and learning more and more each day, some of us can only do so much. We need to take all of this a day at a time! Never be pressured into thinking that you need to catch up to any other witch. We all have our own paths, that’s what makes witchcraft unique and precious (personally for me). 

So if you’re needing to take a break from the heavier loads of your craft, below are some low effort things you can do to add a little magick to your day and to also help you with some self-love <3 

Self-Care Tips !  - take a warm bath energized with specific intentions to soak in, letting all those negative energies to be washed away. (opt.) you can add a few drops of moon water, essential oils, and/or herbs (either free to float in the water and is safe to go down the drain or in a satchel) that can correspond to the intent you make have placed - draw calming sigils on paper, hang them up in your room so that you’re reminded of that when you walk in. you can also draw sigils of self love and protection on yourself (i use a perfume roller that i filled with moon water infused with essential oils and intent to draw the sigils on my skin, both safe and practically invisible - if you drink coffee/tea, stirring your drink a specific way can help out a lot! Stirring it deosil/clockwise is a way to help manifest something for the day (ex: accept positivity and light to your day). Stirring widdershins/counter-clockwise helps banish (ex: banishing all negative energies that want to take advantage of you that day) - turn on music that calms you down or simply fills you with positive energies of any kind (this also can help cleanse stagnant or negative energies in your space in the form of sound cleansing) - grab some sunshine or at least some fresh air! open the windows a bit, step out into your backyard or patio for a few minutes and head back inside - if you have a diffuser, fill it with your favorite essential oils and let it fill the air in your space  I know some of these may not seem like self care whatsoever, yet self care isnt just treating yourself with snacks, pedicures, etc. I truly believe that self care is treating yourself with positivity and being kind to yourself, understanding that you’ve been through a lot and that you need a small break from everything.  I hope this helps and if you have anything to add, feel free to reply! 

[thanatophobia-thoughts]

I know, I know, you just got a whole week of self-care stuff, but here’s some of the hard truths about it, as a reminder.

I know I got into it a bit, particularly on the Emotional Self-Care tips -- but it really ISN’T all bubble baths and face masks. It really is the hard stuff, too, like working out, eating well, and setting boundaries. It really is being honest with yourself and those around you. 

Take the tips I’ve given you, and start putting them into practice -- but not JUST the short-term ones.