5 Easy Self-Care Practices You Should Do Every Day
How to make the most of your life each day.
What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Is it buying yourself expensive gifts? Is it paying for 90-minute massage sessions?
Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, some of the best things you can do for yourself are entirely free.
Here are five ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine:
Exercise
Exercise is perhaps the ultimate form of self-care. Everything from lifting weights to jogging helps contribute to your physical and mental health in so many ways.
It shouldn’t surprise you that working out helps build muscle, reduce fat, strengthen bones, and diminish the risk of various diseases. However, most people overlook the psychological benefits such as increased mood, memory, concentration, and willpower.
80% of Americans aren’t getting the weekly recommended amount of exercise, according to the CDC. The CDC says adults should get 150–300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75–150 minutes of vigorous exercise weekly. They also suggest that adults should participate in muscle-building activities twice a week.
