No matter how crazy your schedule is, it’s of utmost importance to carve out time for yourself.
Here are some ideas you’ll definitely want to borrow.
But saying affirmations and dancing while in the mirror has become part of my self-care routine.
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The dancing part just makes things more fun and freeing.
Afterwards I feel energized to take on whatever may happen outside of my door.
I truly believe your health is all about finding that internal/external balance.
When I’m working onUnReal, I become aTracy AndersonDVD junkie.
Getting away from the loud city noise and the traffic is good for my soul.
I also feel spending time with animals helps rejuvenate me."
Astrid Swan
“Every morning I do three things before I get out of bed.
It is five minutes of ‘me time’ to set my mind right for the day.
The first thing I do when thealarmgoes off is smile.
Every day is a gift!
The second thing I do is scroll through my email but I do not open up anything from work.
Years ago I signed up for these different inspirational quote sites and it is my favorite thing to read.
My two favorite areInsight of the Dayand The Universe.
It can make us or break us.
Inbar Lavi
“FITMIX pilates studiois my sanctuary.
I’ve been going there for years and my body actually craves it.
It changed my life.
My mind, body, and soul wouldn’t be as healthy without it.
I also consider playing with my little cousins a workout, they have so much energy!
They are exhausting in the most wonderful way.
They help keep my heart rate up and running.”
This way I’m always feeling alive, jubilant and ready for whatever the day throws at me.
I always allow myself my ‘me time.'”
Getting into a workout routine felt hopeless.
Candice Huffine
“A vital part of my self care routine is running.
What I never expected is how important running would become to me outside of training for a race.
I now crave it daily for both physical and mental strength.
My mind feels sharper and my body feels powerful.
The running community is a huge part of why I run as well.
It’s full of inspiring, happy people which I think is most important to surround yourself!
I recently launched a new initiative calledProject Startto encourage women to begin their running journey today.
Running has changed my life and all I had to do was start!”
I balance that with competitive tennis.
It’s a great combination!"
Still, I find that its so important for me to always make time for my friends.
Laughing with my them brings me so much joy and energizes me in a way that few things do.
Its the best way to start the day and always makes me feel so centered.
Plus, it’s great to just get outside and talk a walk.
I can’t overstate how nice that is, and what a calming, peaceful ritual it’s become.
So much better than when I used to drag myself out of bed after hitting snooze a million times.
It feels good to start the day with a really positive activity on so many levels."
Laura Marano
“I practice self-care by choosing certain times to turn off my devices.
It can sometimes feel impossible to relax when you always have your work at your fingertipsliterally.
It feels nice to let go sometimes, and just let my mind relax.”
