Focus on doing something you love
for a set amount of time each day,
week, or even month. Commit to
yourself and your schedule just as
you would for a family or work
commitment. Spending time doing
something for yourself can help
improve your mood and distract
you from chronic pain. Its also an
excellent way to get back to the
hobbies you love.
The average adult spends approximately
42 minutes per week on self
-care. Is six minutes per day really
enough time to have a snack you
enjoy, check in with a friend you
love, or spend time with a pet?
Probably! All you have to do is
make time for it.
Keep Your Gut
Healthy and Happy
Did you know your microbiome
can significantly affect your overall
health? Your microbiome is the
bacteria that make up your gut and
the rest of your system. When you
have a healthy gut, your internal
systems run well.
When you experience lots of stress,
suffer from chronic pain, fight illness,
or eat the wrong foods, you
negatively impact your microbiome.
Your bodys essential functions
—like immune responses and
metabolic processes — begin to
wane, and things only get worse.
Gut bacteria can protect your body
from infection, keep your skin
clear, and help with getting better
sleep. Naturally fermented foods
are an excellent way to get the
good bacteria you need. Eating
foods like yogurt, raw cheese, garlic,
sauerkraut, kombucha, and
even dark chocolate introduce
healthy bacteria to your gut without
irritating your system.
Consider dropping gut-unhealthy
foods like dairy, anything with artificial
sweetener, fried treats, and
overly acidic fruits to make room
in your budget for gut-healthy options.
You dont have to spend any extra
money or devote excess time to
your self-care routine. All you need
is a few minutes time, a commitment
to yourself and your health,
and the knowledge that working on
yourself is the best way to improve
the world around you.