4 Easy Self-Care Ideas

Sometimes it can feel exhausting to take care of ourselves, especially if we are struggling with disorders, such as depression and anxiety. When it feels like the hardest thing to do is getting out of bed our self-care tends to get placed in the back burner, yet these are times when we need to take care of ourselves the most. We all know this to be true, yet when our brain is in a fog, and we can't seem to have our body and mind sync up it can help to try out some of these 5 easy self-care ideas to help you feel better.

1. Drink water: This one sounds simple enough, yet surprisingly in my experience I have seen too many people often forget to do this even to the point where they end up needing to go to the hospital due to severe dehydration. Our body is constantly moving and working hard to keep us alive, so keeping hydrated will help us feel good and refreshed.

2. Performing a random act of kindness: Humans are social beings and whenever we engage in random acts of kindness our pleasure centers in the brain light up. It's like mini fireworks going off and it can feel good; also known as "helpers high." An act of kindness doesn't necessarily need to be something large and extravagant, but something as simple as holding the door open for someone, or donating used towels and blankets to your local animal shelter.

3. Engage in gratitude thinking: It is far too easy to notice the things that are not going well compared to things that are going well. Our brains are simply hardwired that way, but that doesn't mean that we can't change our focus. By intentionally making time throughout our day to think about what we are grateful for we can boost our mood and balance our thinking.

4. Watching funny video clips: Whether it be going to a comedy show, or watching a funny movie, we all know how good it feels to laugh, so taking some time throughout your day to incorporate laughter can help you feel better, and laughter is contagious, so you may even help others as well in the process.

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Source:

https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-science-of-kindness