Taking care of yourself is something we should do 365 days a year.
But it’s true, sometimes, between work, family, outings with friends and all the housework we have to do on a daily basis, we lack free time.
But with the good weather and the holidays, it should be easier to give yourself some time just for you.
The holidays are an opportunity to break the routine, the milder temperatures allow you to enjoy the outdoors more often and the longer days make you want to do activities that you are not used to doing.
Taking care of yourself can have a very different meaning from person to person, but it can be summed up as doing everything that makes us act and feel our best.
Take advantage of the next few weeks to take care of your physical and mental health with these soothing and easy-to-follow tips:
CHANGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
If you are tired of your usual physical activity or are not yet very active, it may be time to change your physical activity.
In addition, when you are on vacation, you have more time, especially in the morning.
Why not start the day with a bike ride alone, with your partner, with your family or friends?
You can also do a gentle activity that you like and that will not make you feel like playing sports, like gardening for example.
The ideal is to combine a physical activity with a moment spent in the open air to refuel and empty your head.
TO DO THE HOUSEWORK
Take 5 to 10 minutes a day to tidy up a part of the house where you spend most of your time.
It sounds like a housework, but it’s also a good way to reduce stress and make you feel better at home.
The bazaar in the house can indeed turn into a mental disorder, which ends up being heavy and can even increase your anxiety or promote depression.
By cleaning and organizing things, you will feel less overwhelmed by your emotions and everything you have to do on a daily basis.
HAVE FUN WITH CLOTHES OR SUMMER OBJECTS
Storing and ordering your home also means getting rid of things you no longer want or no longer need.
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It sounds like a housework, but it’s also a good way to reduce stress and make you feel better at home.
The bazaar in the house can indeed turn into a mental disorder, which ends up being heavy and can even increase your anxiety or promote depression.
By cleaning and organizing things, you will feel less overwhelmed by your emotions and everything you have to do on a daily basis.
HAVE FUN WITH CLOTHES OR SUMMER OBJECTS
Storing and ordering your home also means getting rid of things you no longer want or no longer need.
So for example you can change the bed linen (you do not need a thick duvet this season!) Or give clothes that you no longer wear.
If you’re running out of budget to go on vacation, think about going out and doing things or activities you’ve never done before. Explore new hiking trails, go to the zoo or museum and have a look at your neighborhood market where you can indulge yourself with good products and prepare gourmet home dishes.
Take sunbath
In the morning, as soon as you have woken up, open your curtains and enjoy the sun for a few minutes.
It sounds very simple like that but many studies have shown that sunlight is a real booster of energy and happiness.
An American study looked at data on over 16,000 adults over a six-year period and found that respondents were less stressed when they enjoyed more days of sunshine.