5 tips for selfcare

We live in a fast-spaced world, and, sometimes, succeeding in a hustle and bustle environment requires you to be a swift adaptor.

Unfortunately, being in this constant state of hustle often leads to neglecting your simple needs.

“What is one thing you can do every day to take care of yourself, before , after or during your work?” Here are 5 things that work for me :)

1- My journal is in bullet-form so I can write down things I did, people I met, how I felt, etc. It’s been a great outlet to help me be present, remember the little moments and sort out challenges in both my personal and professional life.

2- Career-minded women don’t always take advantage of all of the resources they have at their disposal because they aren’t aware of them, don’t trust others to do quality work, or are simply too afraid to call in a lifeline. One of the best things you can do for your self-care is to learn to identify when you’ve got too much on your plate and it’s time to call for backup.

3- Eating well and paying attention to your nutritional needs is a basic aspect of self-care. But eating the right thing isn’t always easy, especially when you lead a busy life. Come up with one or two go-to meals you can turn to whenever you are too tired to even think about what you might want to eat.

Just make sure it is simple and made with ingredients like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein. Having your go-to meal already picked out eliminates the stress of trying to figure out what you want to eat so you can fuel up.

4- Next, get enough sleep. For busy people, a solid night’s rest is often one of the first things sacrificed. For me also , still my biggest workpoint !

The reality is, though, that without enough sleep, not only will you have a hard time taking care of yourself, you’ll also be less productive and more likely to burn out.

It’s recommended that everyone gets seven to eight hours of sleep every night.

By going to sleep at the same time as part of your nightly routine, your body’s internal clock will be relaxed and give you more energy in the morning.

5- Stress and hustle most often go hand in hand.

This makes it important for anyone who lives a fast-paced life to learn how to deal with their stress in a manner that is effective and healthy.

How you choose to deal with stress is ultimately a personal decision, but some methods are better than others.

One great stress-relief method that is a favorite of mine is spending time with friends and family.

The modern working woman has it all -- everything but enough time, that is. It can be difficult to take care of yourself with a busy schedule, but neglecting self-care can end up causing major problems down the road. Be creative with your self-care to establish fun and easy ways to a balanced lifestyle, it is essential to success in all aspects of your life, whether it be work or personal.