Give those habits an upgrade

In the spirit of self-care, upgrading your habits starts with sitting down and listing all the things you want to change and all the habits you want to form. Give up your 3 AM sleeping schedule and wake up early, forgo some social media time and read more books. Don’t forget to write down why you want to form these habits so you get a clearer sight of your goal. And unlike your average New Years’ resolution which starts strong but fizzles out by mid-February at best (yep, we’ve been there), a solid self-care checklist requires commitment and sticking to a routine. So make it a point to stick to your habit upgrades.

Make time for yourself every day

Although we’ve spent the better part of 2020 stuck in our homes, in the hustle and bustle of work from home you might not notice that you’ve been skipping on some important Me Time. Pausing, even just for 10 minutes a day, and doing small activities such as meditating or practicing mindfulness can give you some well-deserved peace. Melt your accumulated stress via a warm (or cold) bath, an online streaming binge, or a simple walk outside.

Engage in new things

Self-care includes putting yourself out there and experiencing what life has to offer (even in the restricted way we’re living right now). You don’t have to start a passion project or get a new hobby if you don’t want to but trying out new things is a great form of personal development. Dip your toes in new waters. Join an online film review club, obsess about building a miniature dollhouse, or even simple stuff like discovering new music.

Tech detox for some peace of mind

Social media hogs up too much of your time. Ever find yourself mindlessly scrolling through Facebook’s endless feed and then switching to Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube when you’re bored? It’s a time vortex! Not to mention a total stressful environment too. Put your phone away, or create schedules for turning it off, and you’ll realize how much free time you have on your hands to do other things.

Create positive daily affirmations to boost your confidence

Some reminders for the year ahead: you don’t need to put too much pressure on yourself and you can always take a break, you should be proud of what you’ve achieved so far, you will not compare yourself to “successful people” on the internet because we all walk at our own pace. Affirmations like those are important reminders whenever you feel doubtful and stressed. Self-care calls for you to be kinder to yourself this year so write your affirmations on a sticky note, keep them in your workspace, and recite them out loud whenever you need to.

Surround yourself with good people

Just as you bid the messy 2020 goodbye, it’s time to weed out toxic friendships and relationships. You don’t need that kind of negative energy for 2021. Growing older and tightening your circle of friends is not a bad thing at all — avoiding toxic people is self-care. Surround yourself with ones who would celebrate with you in your joys and highs and support you even in your lows. 

Establish a workout routine no matter how simple

Exercise — one of the important facets of self-care — not only whittles your body into that of a healthy human but sweating it out also boosts your mood. Move your body and release some endorphins! If you can’t hit the gym, do simple workouts at home. You can even download apps to help you get started on your #2021FitnessJourney. And if you pair your 5-10 minute daily workout with a healthy meal plan capped with a good night’s rest, the world better watch out for this go-getter. 

Eat well-balanced meals

Put your elementary lessons of Go, Grow, Glow to good use. Include leafy greens, whole grains, fresh fruit, meat, and fish in your diet, these provide you with vitamins and nutrients so your body functions properly. It gives you the energy and brainpower you need to be productive at work and, most importantly, helps you fight off diseases. The same goes for drinking plenty of fluids daily including starting your day with a glass of milk packed with numerous health benefits: calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and more. These nutrients strengthen your teeth and bones, help you maintain a healthy weight, and boosts your immune system.

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