5 ideas for spring self-care
How are you taking care of your mental wellbeing this spring? Here are some new and tried-and-true ideas to give a go.
Spring is a great time to think about our mental health clutter that builds up over time.
It’s so important to prioritise self-care and the good thing is it doesn’t need to be going to an expensive day spa.
We have some excellent resources and tools to get you started this spring.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a simple way to relax. It’s about anchoring yourself in the present moment.
Being aware of how your body is feeling is a great way to unwind and pick up where you hold tension. It’s also backed up by good research.
Over the past 20 years, mindfulness has been studied and found that long term meditation can increase your resilience to stress and can improve your concentration.
There’s a range of guided mindfulness meditations you can zone into. Head to the Mentemia app to try the ‘Guided mindfulness: The Body Scan’ can relax you before bed, or check out ‘The self-compassion breathing space’ which can help you use your breath to centre yourself in times of stress.
Sleep
How’s your sleep routine? Sleep plays a vital role in regulating our hormones and systems. If you’d like to learn how to spruce up your sleep routine, check out our 5 ways to relax your time at bedtime for better sleep and keep those worries at bay. (needs link)
Working from home self-care
How do you style the ultimate workspace from home? Messy, disorganised workspaces can affect our brain’s ability to focus.
Create your own designated workspace that is away from your bedroom then clear out all the clutter. Flat pack furniture is a good way to get your space organised. You can also use mirrors and desk lamps cleverly to bring in more light.
Try placing your desk near a window to catch the morning rays, and use pot plants like peace lilies to add a touch of outdoor greenery. See more tips for working from home that can help you to adjust.
Your future self
Imagine having a Facetime chat with your future self. What would you ask? You would be able to see how ‘filling your tank now’ can pay dividends in the future.
Pick out a few things from our 32 free ways of looking after yourself and put time aside today just for you. See how you feel afterwards.
Exercise
As we enjoy warmer weather, you can find the right kind of exercise that works for you. Start small and schedule exercise into your day with these tricks and life hacks.
You might like to track your exercise for the week so you can see how much you’re doing. Even 30 minutes can help and there’s even exercises you can do at your desk.
This spring, do things you enjoy ⏤ and try some new things you think you might find fun! Caring for ourselves is a wonderful thing we can all do and something we all deserve.
Give our suggestions a go and see how you get on!