In the past self-care has been labelled as selfish or self-centred, this couldn’t be further from the truth! Self-care is basic human need. From the day-to-day, such as taking a shower to the more lavish, such as treating yourself to a new purchase.
It’s undeniable that globally it's been a rough few years and that’s not taking into consideration your everyday life, your work and more. Ask yourself, when was the last time you really took a break? Agility Health Solutions have some handy tips that you could try to take better care of yourself.
Agility Health Solutions Tips for Self-care
Below you will find some tips to take care of your no.1 - you! We have covered, emotional, mental, physical, social and financial well-being:
Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
- Look for a trustworthy therapist you feel comfortable with
- Take time to work out what’s causing your stress
- Speak to your employer if you need more support at work
- Practice mindfulness
- Reach out to your GP to speak about options to support your mental wellbeing
- Take time to work out what makes you feel good – exercise, cooking, shopping, reading, socialising etc
- Look into supplements for your mental wellbeing, check out our full range
- Exercise stimulates happy hormones, whether that’s a full-blown CrossFit circuit or simply a walk around the park.
- Avoid unnecessary stress and learn how to say no
- Prioritise a healthy sleep routine, why not try our Sleep Support Patches
Physical Wellbeing
- Book for a full body MOT at your GP or healthcare practitioners
- Take time to reach your daily step goal
- Book a skin/mole check to make sure you are skin safe
- Seek the support of NHS nutrition guidance such a change for life or the Eatwell guide for advice surrounding personal nutrition
- Speak to wellbeing professionals such as a personal trainer regarding exercise or a Nutritionist regarding your diet.
- Work your annual supplement routine, immune supplements for the winter, multivitamins all year around etc.
- Ensure you attend all your screening appointments whether that’s a smear test, mammogram, prostate examination or medication check up.
- Test from home. There are a number of brilliant at home test kits for cholesterol, iron, vitamin D and liver function, shop the Agility Health Solutions range here
Social Wellbeing
- Arrange a get together with your close friends
- See family that you haven’t seen in a while
- Send that text that you’ve been meaning to send and keep forgetting
- Join a club with like-minded people
- Stay for after-work drinks, even if it's just one
- Know when your mind is ready for personal alone time, and when you’re ready to socialise
- Learn to set boundaries on socialising
Financial Wellbeing
Financial wellbeing is one area often forgotten about when it comes to wellbeing but plays a large factor in overall stress which in turn can have a large effect on overall wellbeing. Here are some tips for better financial wellbeing
- Conduct a full review of your spending, what you can afford, and what is frivolous spending
- Ask for help from your bank on better financial health
- Speak to a financial advisor about savings accounts and investments
- Set a budget on spending money for the month
- If you have debt set yourself a goal to have this paid off by
NHS Self-care tips
According to the NHS, here are some tips to maintain wellbeing during Self Care Awareness week
- Try taking vitamin D supplement
- Focus on good nutrition and regular exercise to support general wellbeing and maximise immunity
- Try adopting positive lifestyle choices when it comes to physical, social and emotional factors related to wellbeing
- Increase health literacy levels in the community and in schools
- Support mental wellness by staying connected, ensuring a sense of perspective, and taking further steps to maintain health
- Understand how to manage acute and long-term health conditions
- Learn how to look after your own health by utilising available NHS services.
- Book a regular screening for common diseases
- Learn the importance of rest, time off and vacations
NHS Resource- https://www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-care-week-resources/
Self Care- The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own wellbeing and happiness.
