Between work, life admin, adulting and the hundreds of big and small decisions you make every day (salad or burrito?), it can be tricky to tick it all off the to-do list.
And what about self-care? When you’re busy, your wellbeing can take a back seat, but it shouldn’t. Everyone’s idea of self-care is different and it’s a deeply personal ritual, so knowing what works for you is the key to getting the most out of your me-time. For some it’s daily exercise or a favourite Pilates class, for others, it’s a glow-boosting skin treatment, or a night out with friends. A holistic approach to self-care can help you nourish your body, mind and soul. It’s as simple as doing what makes you feel good. And when you feel like changing it up, go for it. See what resonates with you.
Mindfulness
Nurturing yourself is a boss act of self-care. Getting enough sleep, eating a healthy and balanced diet, and moving your body regularly are all beneficial to your sense of wellbeing.
Finding ways to manage stress is also important, and many people find meditation beneficial. If you’re not sure where to start, apps like Headspace or Smiling Minds can be a good start. You can start with as little as two minutes a day to calm your mind and reset.
Beauty booster
Don’t ever feel guilty about taking care of your beauty needs – if it makes you feel good to glow, go for it! Whether addressing your skin concerns, or a hydrating facial to pep up your skin, it’s all about feeling good. If you’re looking to go smooth with laser hair removal, explore collagen induction treatments (skin needling) or boost your glow with LED light treatments, you’ll find them all at Laser Clinics Australia.
They’ve had a recent glow-up of their own, with treatments that are all about re-igniting confidence and the science of feeling good. Their clinics offer everything from laser, to facials, skin and body treatments and a wide range of other medically backed treatments to help you feel your most confident, glowy best.
Laser Clinics Australia has been dedicated to making people feel good since 2008, and understand that what makes individuals feel good varies for each person. With their expert team including highly skilled therapists, medically trained doctors and registered cosmetic nurses, they specialise in tailoring personalised treatment plans to help you feel your most confident in your own skin. You can learn all about their treatments and find a clinic near you,here.
Time to disconnect
If you’re always ‘on’ and connected to your phone, socials and team/friend group chats, some quiet time alone could be just the thing to help you decompress, relax and reset.
Curling up with a great book is a perfect way to escape and switch off, just make sure you turn off your notifications and put your phone on silent. Or disconnect and get outdoors. Try forest bathing and immerse yourself in nature, minus the headphones, to hear the soothing sounds of birds and breezes in the trees. And if you can’t escape to a forest, sink your toes into some grass in your local park and feel the breeze on your face.
Social self-care
Self-care doesn’t have to be a solitary pursuit if you don’t want it to be. If a movie night and a tub of ice cream with your bestie is your idea of heaven, do it! The same applies to retail therapy or dinner with friends. We’re social animals, so if time with people you love fills your cup, that’s self-care too.
Whatever self-care means to you, it’s important to remember that one-size doesn’t fit all. What makes you feel good is completely up to you, so mix it up, be kind yourself and treat yourself to some loving self-care. You deserve it.
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