Feel good this Summer with Optima Health’s 15 self-care tips 🙂
- Practise gratitude by writing down three things you are grateful for. Doing this exercise daily can increase positive emotions and improve relationships.​​​​​​​
- Try something new and take up a new hobby. It can help to give you a sense of accomplishment and supports your overall wellbeing.
- Plan something to look forward to in future. It provides us with positive anticipation, which helps us to feel more energised and motivated.
- Create a personal playlist of songs that have meaning to you. Music releases pleasure hormones, which in turn can help reduce stress.
- Do something that pushes you out of your comfort zone. Challenging yourself can help you to grow confidence and develop your resilience.
- Carry out a random act of kindness to make a positive difference to someone’s day. It can help to improve self-esteem and our sense of belonging.
- Have a social media detox and disconnect from your phone. It will allow you to have more time to yourself without being distracted.
- Make a positivity box out of items that bring you happiness. You can then revisit this box to help boost your mood on days that feel challenging.
- Create a vision board to help reflect on your goals. It can help you gain greater self-awareness and increase optimism for the future.
- Spend some time outside in nature. It allows us to be fully present in the moment and can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- ​​​​​​​Invest in a house plant for your home or desk. They can also help to reduce stress, blood pressure, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Pick up a book and read before bed. It gives you a break from technology (which can disrupt sleep) and helps to reduce stress.
- Take some time to declutter a room in your home. It can help to relieve anxiety and promote a sense of tranquillity.​​​​​​​
- Try using the Pomodoro method to get through today’s tasks. Short sprints can improve efficiency and help you to avoid distractions.
- Find a recipe and try cooking a new meal from scratch. It’s a healthier alternative to processed food or takeaways, plus a chance to get creative!
For more mental health and wellbeing support and guidance, visit the LiveWell page on Connects.