ITS NOT ABOUT BEING SELFISH, ITS ABOUT SELF-CARE
Over the past few years, we have a lot to deal with and not only have we had to cope with everyday stress and hustle. We had to change the way we live our lives. Covid and its knock-on effects have given us plenty of reasons to feel anxious, stressed, and depressed.
So that is why self-care is never been more important for everyone.
But when you throw menopause into the mix, it can be a very scary unbalanced time.
So Menopausal beauties, it’s time to take self-care seriously and schedule it into your day and help your family schedule theirs too.
The benefits of taking time out to focus on self-awareness, listening to your body, and taking the time to nourish it properly with the right foods and supplements. Because let’s face it, eating healthy isn’t make easy, is it?
Walk into any supermarket and see the amount of sugar and processed foods that are on offer. So adding high-quality supplements helps get you what you need.
Making sure you add self-care steps into your routine is not only vital for your mental health, but research suggests that the more we practice self-care activities, the more it boosts our confidence, and helps us be more creative, and productive.
We feel more joyful, and we can make better decisions, and communicate more effectively so our relationship flourishes.
Let’s start to enjoy the Glow steps to self-care
Try to wake up at the same time every day instead of hitting the snooze button so your body can learn to prepare for waking up at that time.
You will feel less tired over the day, and it will be a good step out of lying to yourself.
Burning something soothing like lavender essential oil, burn a candle with your favourite small, or spray a scent that reminds you of a wonderful time.
Scientists have found that the olfactory sense is the only one with a direct link to the limbic system, the area of the brain that plays a major role in emotional regulation, memory, and behaviour.
Start a side hustle or start a hobby. Doing something you love will It reduces stress, and it is said to even activate genes that increase immunity and decrease inflammation in the body.
So, it is one of the best self-care glow steps you can do so get your thinking cap on.
What do you love to do?
What did you love to do as a child?
Write your answers in your journal, if you don’t have one, start because the benefits are unbelievable.
When I first started, I used to stare at a blank page for ages, not knowing what to write. Then, I was given some good advice.
Write a love letter to yourself…
You might think what! But having self-confidence is a crucial ingredient for happiness.
Answer me this? When was the last time you gave yourself a well done, it looked in a mirror and you liked what you saw.
I know it sounds daft, but bare with me and you just might see that instead of judging ourselves all the time and picking faults. A better way is to praise ourselves and be proud of who we are and what we have accomplished.
If you still find it hard, try to think about what your bestie would say about you.
A face mask is just as beneficial for your well-being as it is for your skin because it serves as a time to take a break and treat yourself.
Try my favourite AMAZE it is a highly potent mix of active ingredients comprised of plant stem cells from Swiss snow algae and edelweiss, an anti-wrinkle peptide complex, and a unique combination of minerals, vitamins and natural oils.
Giving you a long-lasting smooth, hydrated plump skin. It has a Botox-like effect, corrects fine lines and wrinkles for comfort, whilst boosting your skin elasticity – the skin is plumped and intensively hydrated. Well worth a try.
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Make it a habit to do a weekly home spa facial. lay on your bed and meditate, listen to an uplifting podcast or run yourself a bubble bath.
Practice gratitude every day, noting down a few things you’re grateful for in your journal, or have a gratitude jar, write what you are grateful for on a post-it note and pop it in the jar.
At the end of the month, sit down with your coffee and read through them.
Keep it simple by beginning your day by thinking about 3 things you appreciate.
Have a massage, it doesn’t just feel good at the moment. Whether it’s from your partner, a tool, or a professional, massages have been shown to relieve pain and stiffness, boost immunity, reduce anxiety and depression, lower stress and blood pressure, and increase circulation.
Let’s dance, turn on your favourite tunes and let go, I love to dance like there’s no one watching.
Snack on healthy foods. Fuel your body with a mixture of proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, it staying to stay healthy, balanced and in a good mood.
Stop the endless scroll of social media, and read a good book, go for a walk
And stop saying YES to things you don’t want to do. It’s ok to say NO.
Self-care is ultimately looking after yourself. Then when your battery is full you can go on to help others.
Well beauties, I hope you found some value today, please share your self-care routine ,i would love to hear them. Send me a message on Instagram or Facebook or come join us in The High Vibe Menopause Cafe.
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Sending love & Blessings
Helena
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