It can be difficult to see that silver lining when you’re in a bit of a rut. Whether you’re suffering from any mental health issues or you’re just not feeling 100%, it’s extremely important that everyone sets aside some time for themselves.
Everyone has different ways of coping when life gets tough. We’ve put together a list of self-care tips you can practice that will improve your emotional wellbeing.
In such a fast-paced world it can seem like almost like a chore to set some time for yourself, let’s start with some things that can be done in less than five minutes:
- Take deep breaths
- Lie down
- Drink a glass of water (or Vimto, if you’re in the B2W offices!)
- Write down a list of things that make you happy
- Look at a photo of someone/something that makes you happy (here’s Lenny for inspiration)
- Listen to your favourite song
- Step outside, take a 5-minute break from your phone or laptop
Things that take up to an hour:
- Start to read a new book (Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig is a firm favourite)
- Have a bubble bath, or a long shower
- Meditate (There are many apps to help you get started with this here)
- Go for a walk/run
- Call a friend
- Go to the gym
- Watch an episode of your favourite TV show
- Take an even longer break from your phone or laptop
Things that can take longer than an hour:
- Cook your favourite meal
- Watch your favourite film
- Meet up with a friend
- Bake a cake
- Take a nap
- Clean your house
- Have a social media detox – remove/mute anyone that doesn’t bring positivity to your newsfeeds
Long-term self-care practices
- Make plans with friends/family, have something to look forward to
- Set yourself some no-pressure goals, have something to work towards
- Stay present-focused. Stay clear from ‘what ifs’
- Don’t put so much pressure on yourself
- Develop a daily skincare routine
- Work on a daily routine that works for you, including getting a proper night’s sleep, regular healthy meals and acts of self-care.
Whilst a few of these things might make you feel better for a short time, it’s important to know that there is help available for people suffering and it’s perfectly OK to seek it! See a full list of help available throughout the UK here
Find out more about The B2W Group’s Safeguarding policy here
