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Self-Care for Creators

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How to Create a Self-Care Routine

Step 1: Reflect on your needs. Self-care is deeply personal. Begin by reflecting on what aspects of your life require more attention, such as mental health, physical fitness, and emotional well-being.

Step 2: Identify practices that work for you. Find windows of time to do activities that make you feel recharged and at peace, such as exercising, meditating, or simply taking a few deep breaths.

Step 3: Set realistic goals. Once you’ve identified your needs, set achievable goals. Small, realistic goals ensure you’re not overwhelmed and help build confidence as you meet them.

Step 4: Make a plan. With goals in place, it’s time to plan. Draft a self-care routine that fits your schedule. If mornings are hectic, for example, an evening wind-down routine may be more feasible.

Step 5: Integrate and adapt. Incorporate your self-care routine into your daily life. That may mean setting reminders on your phone or journaling to track progress. Be flexible and adapt as needed.

Step 6: Create a supportive environment. Surround yourself with positivity. Connect with friends who encourage your self-care efforts, or join a community group focused on a shared activity.

Step 7: Practice self-compassion. Remember that self-care is not about perfection. There will be days when your routine may not be possible, and that’s all right. 

Step 8: Review and revise. Regularly review your self-care routine. What’s working? What isn’t? As your life changes, your self-care needs will too.  Find more self-care tips at Verywell Mind.

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Alternate Nose Breathing with Andrew

We can center ourselves through simple breathing here so before we get started with alternate nostril breathing go ahead and just take a few breaths in through your nose feel the crown of the head lift up to the sky…

3 Ways to Be More Present

When faced with negativity or uncertainty, our minds tend to go to the worst-case scenario. Directing our attention to the present can help slow negative thoughts and bring our focus to our goals.

#1 – Follow your breath. By bringing your attention to your breath, you can slow down racing thoughts and feel calmer. When thoughts come up, gently redirect your focus to inhaling and exhaling. 

#2 – Engage your senses. Observe the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures around you. This sensory awareness brings you into the current moment and can help ease negative thoughts.

#3 – Scan your body. Instead of scrolling on social media or dwelling on negative thoughts, shift that focus to your body. Notice how your body feels right now. Watch this video for guidance.

You can find more meditations and practices for slowing down your mind and connecting with the present moment at justpresspause.com. 

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