Self Care Tips for a Smoother Fall
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With all the stress of college applications and first semester grades, students need a break from the workload. One way to take a break from the madness and feel rejuvenated is self-care. Self-care is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. It is vital to a balanced life, and here are some fun but unique self-care ideas to get back into the groove!
Baking sweet treats:
With the holiday season approaching, there is nothing better than a festive sweet treat to get into the festive mood. Baking another cake or a tin of brownies can get repetitive, so following a recipe for a unique dessert is the best way to entertain yourself and get interested in baking. Some unique and festive desserts include:
Arts & crafts:
Unleashing your creativity with do-it-yourself style crafts is a great way to take your mind off any worries and immerse yourself in an activity! Attention to detail and fun colors let your imagination flow and allow you to express yourself through your projects. Arts and Crafts help us stay in the moment and focus on what's in the present.
Watercolor painting
Embroidery
Origami
Rock painting
Exercise:
Self-care includes focusing on our physical and mental health, and there is no better way to take care of yourself than to spend time exercising. Physical activity helps release endorphins, which help reduce stress and improve mood. Exercise also improves your sleep cycle, and in times of late-night homework and test prep, a good sleep cycle is needed!
Going on a run
Yoga
Pilates
Working out at the gym
Hiking
Start a new hobby:
Repetition can put us in a mindless cycle and dull our enthusiasm, but starting a hobby is an excellent way to do something spontaneous. It provides a creative outlet and allows for relaxation. Hobbies contribute to a balanced lifestyle, allowing for self-expression and fulfillment.
Gardening
Photography
Crocheting
Pottery
Learn a new instrument
Self-care on a cold winter night:
Get ready to bundle up, because cold winter nights are about to arrive. Nothing is more comforting than the feeling of the fireplace against your soft pj’s while sipping a cup of hot cocoa after a nice warm bubble bath. The winter season gets pretty chilly and puts a damper on our moods, and what better fix than cozy self-care!
Making hot cocoa
Bubble bath
Put on some Christmas socks
Wearing your coziest pjs
Turn on the fireplace
Watch your favorite comfort Christmas movie
Journaling/Scrapbooking:
Journaling and scrapbooking are great ways to release any pent-up stress and negative emotions. Spending time to focus on the events of your day or the little added details in your scrapbook helps rejuvenate your mind and get it flowing. Using self-expression to reflect on your day and only focus on what you chose helps counter stressful situations and things out of your control.
Meditation:
Meditation promotes mental and emotional well-being by reducing stress and anxiety. Stress can make us feel antsy, and meditation helps with focus and self-awareness. It encourages mindfulness, allowing us to stay in the moment and reflect on our experiences. It is a powerful tool for keeping us calm and balancing daily life.
