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When it comes to self-care, no one
wants to spend too much time (or
tons of money). Fortunately, there
are solutions to caring for your
whole body that don��t require a lot
of time or cash. Whether you are
experiencing a health scare or are in
recovery, here are four ways to
work self-care into your routine
with ease.
Say ��No����More Often
Being selfless and giving is an admirable
trait. It��s not ideal for your
mental or physical health, however,
when you always say ��yes����to others.
Giving too much of yourself,
whether literally or figuratively, can
wear you down and zap your enthusiasm
for life. If you find yourself
saying ��yes���� to others —�� even
when you��re not feeling your best
—�� because they need you, it��s
worth practicing the word ��no���� a
few times.
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Learning to say ��no����reduces stress
because it allows you to be true to
yourself, Psychology Today notes.
Putting up a façade is challenging
and consumes a lot of energy.
When you��re experiencing health
struggles of your own, you don��t
need to waste energy on keeping up
appearances. Say ��yes���� to yourself
more often —��take a break, have a
night in, indulge in a small youonly
gift —�� and let other people
sort out their own problems.
Get Outside to Get
Better
It��s true that the sun isn��t always
ideal for your skin; in fact, too
much sun causes wrinkles, sunburn,
and even cell damage. However,
UVB wavelengths, which can cause
burns, also helps your body produce
vitamin D, Paula��s Choice explains.
Studies also correlate low vitamin
D levels with poor bone health,
cancer, and seasonal affective disorder.
If your doctor agrees that a bit of
sunlight is safe for you, getting outside
for even a few minutes per day
can help with your self-care regimen.
Fresh air is good for your
body, even if you need to rest in the
shade while enjoying the great outdoors.
Schedule Time for
Things You Love
Even if your schedule is jampacked,
scheduling me-time is crucial.
Whether you have five minutes
or two hours, schedule time for doing
things you love.
Especially when daily life is painful
or uncomfortable to begin with, it��s
often challenging to truly enjoy
your free time.