When we say the words “self-care,” what comes to mind?
Is it a long, luxurious bubble bath with essential oils and a glass of wine?
Is it a day at the spa with absolutely no responsibilities except deciding which color to paint your nails?
So, what should those of us without a ton of disposable income do to relax?
Well, for starters,let’s take a deep breath.
“Take five minutes to decompress every day,” she toldWomen’s Health.
“It’s important to take time to breathe.”
Seems simple enough, right?
We breathe every day, all the time, so what makes this practice any different?
The trick isbreath-control and mindfulness.
Your body is trying to tell you something, and you should listen.
This practice is called mindfulness, and it’s been around for thousands of years (viaForbes).
Beginallowing yourself time to experience self-care, even if it’s only for five minutes.
With that in mind, every person is different and so are their needs.
It would only make sense that their self-care practices look different, too.
