Hi lovelies,

We have all had one crazy year. Now into 2021, and things are opening up more and more every day. However, the world is still on edge with everything that has happened. It seems that there is no one way to decide on what is right or wrong anymore. Depending on whom you ask, things are either getting better or worse. No one can really decide on what is correct and what is not, but we can all agree that self-care seems to be an important part of life in 2021. 

Why Self Care Is More Important Than Ever

As the world becomes more stressful with constant pressure, it's essential to take time for yourself. Your mental health is vital during these unprecedented times, so self-care can help us reduce stress and enjoy life more. It helps us in making sure we are in a good place mentally and physically. It also allows us to focus on what is most important - our family, friends, and work. 

Who Benefits from Self Care?

Everyone. Even the most accomplished of us can benefit from self-care. People who are suffering from chronic pain or emotional instability need self-care. And those who are experiencing mental illness may need it the most, as they often feel isolated from other people due to their struggles with issues like depression or anxiety. This is worsened by the fact that we have been isolated from everyone for a year. While many of us are trying our best to keep ourselves sane throughout the year, many are still struggling. 

It's Ok to Pamper Yourself 

It might seem like pampering yourself may seem selfish. However, during times of great stress, pampering yourself is exactly what you should do. In order to reduce stress, taking some time for yourself and getting personal time is advisable. Leading therapists have proved that this can greatly help improve the overall well-being of those suffering from mental health issues. In addition to this, something as minor as getting your hair done, relaxing, or doing an activity can improve your self-esteem. Visiting a beauty salon or getting Botox can help reduce stress and improve your mental health and self-esteem.  

Self-Esteem Boosting Self Care Tips

Self-care is one of the best ways to build your self-esteem. When you take care of yourself, you feel better about yourself and think more positively about your abilities. It helps prevent self-destructive behaviors like eating disorders or substance abuse and enables you to deal with mental health issues like depression and anxiety. 

Some self-esteem boosting self-care tips include: 

• Manage your stress levels: Stress management techniques such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, or simply taking a break from work may help you feel more relaxed throughout the day.

• Exercise: Even a little bit of exercise can help reduce stress and boost your mood

• Take breaks: Taking breaks throughout the day will help keep you refreshed.

• Talk to someone about what's going on in your life: Talking to someone about what's going on can help alleviate anxiety and help you feel better about what's going on around you. 

In the end, it is imperative for us to know how to help ourselves, treat our stress, and when to seek help when we find we can't handle things ourselves.