You might tell your coworkers that you’re unavailable after work hours. You could ask friends not to call or text you after 10:00 p. m. because that’s when you wind down. You may ask your partner to complete some chores on their own.
“I’m swamped with work this week. Can you take care of the laundry?” “I made an appointment after work today. Could you pick up the kids?” “I won’t be able to give this project the attention it needs with my current workload. Could you ask someone else?”
Spend an evening at home under a comfy blanket. Spend Sunday morning drinking coffee and reading. Take a quick 20 minute nap when you feel tired. Get a good night’s sleep.
Savor hot herbal tea. Apply a scented lotion. Light a candle and listen to calming music. Take a bath with scented bath salts. Go for a walk outside.
Do something creative. Work on a puzzle. Sit outside and enjoy a beverage.
Drawing. Painting. Gaming. Gardening. Playing an instrument. Knitting. Woodworking.
Your home. Your friends, family, and partner. Your pet. Your job. Delicious food, like chocolate. Coffee. Beautiful weather.
Try meal prepping on Sundays so you have healthy meals for the entire week. Snack on low-prep fresh foods, like baby carrots, apple slices, or bananas. Prepare bigger dinners so you can eat leftovers for lunch the next day.
Take a dance class. Go for long walks. Follow along with a video workout. Play a recreational sport, like softball, tennis, or basketball.
Try apps like Headspace or Insight Timer for free guided meditations.
Forgive yourself for mistakes you’ve made in the past. Apologize for your mistakes, then start fresh.
Learn to listen to your intuition. Start by grounding yourself by breathing deeply and imagining a cord connecting you to the earth. Then, ask yourself yes or no questions. Let the feeling in your body give you the answer.
When you think something like, “I’m being selfish for prioritizing myself today,” counter with, “I need to take care of myself before I can take care of others. ” If you think, “Saying ‘no’ to that new project is lazy,” combat it with “I need to rest if I want to be my best. ” Keeping a journal can help you work through your thoughts and beliefs.
