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Self-Care Tips From Wellness Experts

7/2/2017

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In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
​|Self-care is a one of those topics that most individuals believe to be important, or even a necessary part of life, but can also be difficult to incorporate into our increasingly busy and demanding lives.
In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth

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​Self-care may be different for everyone, since our needs or areas of our life that need more support can vary depending on our circumstance, but for the purposes of this article we will refer to self-care as "the actions that an individual might take in order to reach optimal physical and mental health".

Unfortunately, ignoring our health and well-being can lead to some serious consequences including burn-out at work or home, illness or other physical health issues such as weight gain or loss, and mental health concerns, just to name a few. This month we will explore much more on the topic of self-care so stay tuned for more content throughout the  month of July!

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth

Self-Care Tips

​Now that we know the importance of making a conscious effort to maintain our self-care, let's hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life:

Slow down...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
Allie, a teacher and self-care Evangelist from BohemianNation.com, suggests:

​"Slow down. Take longer to eat your meals, do breathing exercises, make space for mindfulness and reflection, check in with your body daily and see what it needs. Not only will this calm your sympathetic nervous system (that wants you to stay in fight-or-flight), you'll also feel more present and relaxed as you move through your day".

Fiorenza, a NLP & Life Coach from FiorenzaRossini.com, suggests:

"With all the to-do lists and responsibilities, we often forget to prioritise ourselves and our own wellbeing. But how are we expecting to achieve and complete all these things if the main tool we have (i.e. ourselves) isn't well rested and taken care of? Think about your car.. you know 

Prioritize self-care...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
that maintenance is mandatory if you want to safely travels to all your destinations all year round... It's the same for you! Taking time for yourself isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity. What simple things you love doing can you add to your weekly schedule? It's not more difficult than asking this question".
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Be a 3-Legged Stool...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
Jason, a Therapist and Sleep Hygienist from ​TheSleepHygienist.com, says:

"I tell my clients that there is a 3-legged stool of self-care. These legs are getting adequate sleep, getting regular exercise, and having a well-balanced and healthy diet. Each leg is equally important for the stool to stand (read: good self-care). None of these three things are very sexy or exciting, but they are certainly vital.   If someone is lacking in all three, a major lifestyle change is in order. Most people do fine in one or more areas. My advice
​is to start with the one you are "worst" at and make intentional changes to improve".
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Brianna, a Health, Business and Purpose Coach from MadeWell345.com, suggests:

"Each day, take a moment to pause and ask yourself what's one thing you can do to care for your holistic health (mind, body, soul, etc) today. Then focus on that ONE THING and do it. Set out in your mind to make it more important than anything else on your schedule".

Take a moment to pause...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
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Boost your mood...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
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Thia, a Music Therapy Student from EbbonyAndLune.com, shares:

"Whenever I feel overworked, anxious, lonely, or even just the slightest hint of boredom, I often turn to two things: i) a change of scenery, perhaps going on a walk to a nearby cafe or in nature, and ii) my guitar. I love finding new songs to play and sing along to; it never fails to boost my mood".

Samantha, a Health Coach from RawFoodMealPlanner.com, suggests:

"Get consistent, sufficient, restful sleep. All the techniques to ensure restful sleep creates a pretty good self-care routine overall".
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Get a restful sleep...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth

Schedule time...

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Lee, a Business Coach and Therapist from CaravelCoaching.com, encourages professionals to:

"Schedule self-care on your calendar, just as you would any other appointment or commitment. Treat yourself like you would your clients - honor that time, don't double-book, and cancel only when absolutely necessary".
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 Laura, A Clinical Social Worker from LauraReaganLCSWC, suggests:
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"Do a mindful check-in with yourself multiple times throughout the day. To do this, you simply pause, inhale deeply and exhale fully, then turn your attention inward and ask yourself, 'what am I feeling?' or 'what do I need right now?' Allow yourself to remain quiet until you hear your body's response".

Do a mindful check-in...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
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Get some sunshine...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
Katie, a Therapist from KatieLeikam.com, encourages:

"On any and every day that the sun is shining, go outside for at least 10 minutes. Walk barefoot, sit on your porch or stoop, but get some sunshine".

Nicole, a Counselor from TherapyNT.com, suggests:
"Take time each day to slow down your brain. Meditate, immerse in a hobby, stare at the wall. It doesn't matter what you do, just slow down for a few minutes".

Take time each day...

In this article we hear from some extremely talented wellness experts who know a thing-or-two about self-care and how to promote holistic health in your life. #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth
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A sincere thank you to all of the wellness experts who have taken the time to share their self-care tips for this article. I am endlessly amazed at the amount of talent and knowledge that fellow bloggers and wellness experts are able to share with others and the tips shared for this article are no exception. I hope you visit each of their sites to find out more about their wellness practices.

For myself, I have recently started to focus more on my own self-care and well-being since I believe as wellness providers, it's very important to take care of ourselves so that we can continue to care and support others in our personal and professional lives. My self-care tip would be to explore holistic and natural ways to care for you health and well-being, such as through increasing your fruit and vegetable intake, as well as exploring the many benefits that essential oils can have on your physical and emotional well-being.

Thanks for reading. Feel free to share your own self-care tips in the comments below!

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References: goodtherapy.org
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Ngumabi link
7/2/2017 03:24:53 pm

This is nice
I have learned to take breaks and I boost my mood by dancing these days
I think taking time to take care of yourself is very healthy

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/4/2017 10:29:48 am

Hi Ngumabi, that's a fantastic tip! Breaks can be essential, especially if you're always on the go. Glad to hear you enjoy dancing to boost your mood, as well. Thanks for your comment!

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Erica Penner link
7/3/2017 10:26:55 am

Thank you so much for this! I've got to remember these things.

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/4/2017 10:30:21 am

You're very welcome, Erica! I hope you find some self-care strategies that work for you and your life. :)

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Jamie-Lynn link
7/3/2017 10:49:02 am

Great collection of advice! I've been practicing taking 10 minutes in silence every morning to set my intentions for the day and visualize them happening, then I listen to a podcast while cooking and eating breakfast. I swear off social media, emails, and clients until after those things are done! I've definitely noticed an increase in my levels of productivity after taking time for myself in the morning.

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/4/2017 10:31:10 am

Fantastic self-care practices, Jamie-Lynn! That sounds like a great way to start the day off on the right foot.

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Sarah link
7/3/2017 11:48:20 am

This is such a great list! I really like that the idea of slowing down is a theme across a lot of these...everyone moves so fast nowadays. :0)

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/4/2017 10:31:50 am

Yes, I noticed that theme as well! It's such a busy world, it can be a good reminder to slow things down. Thanks for your comment, Sarah!

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Kelly link
7/5/2017 10:38:46 am

What an AWESOME post idea!!! I really love how you featured so many awesome people! I will definitely be trying to incorporate others into my blog this month, so this was great inspo! Thanks!

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/5/2017 03:59:39 pm

I'm glad to hear this post was inspirational for you, Kelly! Looking forward to checking out your collaborative post in the future. :)

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Stefanie link
7/5/2017 10:43:16 am

That´s such a great lis!!! Taking breaks is the most important thing for me!!!

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/5/2017 04:00:17 pm

Yes, breaks can be super important to give yourself some downtime in between tasks! Thanks for your comment, Stefanie. :)

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Kala link
7/5/2017 11:44:58 am

I completely agree with everything. Lately life has been throwing me a curve ball and some days it's hard to keep it together.

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/5/2017 04:01:05 pm

I'm sorry to hear that life has been tough for you lately, Kala. I hope you found some inspiration in this post to practice some self-care!

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Amy link
7/5/2017 12:05:03 pm

Great tips! I love how you included so many resources to check out. Thank you!

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/5/2017 04:02:54 pm

You're very welcome, Amy! I hope you find some of these tips helpful for your own self-care routine.

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Cheryl link
7/5/2017 06:29:25 pm

Great post and advice! Being in my early 50's I'm ALL about self-care as I age! Thank you for sharing.

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/5/2017 09:49:03 pm

I'm glad you're focused on taking care of yourself, Cheryl.. self-care is important at ANY age! :)

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Lyf&Spice link
7/5/2017 09:22:22 pm

Such useful reminders. You're right, it is the most important thing, yet commonly ignored. Cheers!!

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Heather LeGuilloux link
7/5/2017 09:46:22 pm

I'm glad the post was helpful! Take good care. :)

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