Photo by Marco Tjokro

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde

August is National Wellness Month reminding us to prioritize our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. Self-care and wellness go hand in hand as achieving that equilibrium of wellness requires taking care of yourself. Self-care is a general term and means different things to different people but overall is a way to feel good about yourself, find inner peace, and at the same time, reduce stress. The list of things that you can do for self-care is vast, but here are some things that can be done to achieve that wellness goal.

Activity

• Walk, hike, jog, yoga, aerobics class
• Get some fresh air, you can even get in a nice sunrise or sunset
• Consider getting a fitness tracker to motivate you

Eat healthy

• Incorporate those colorful fruit and vegetables in your diet
• Cut down on sugar intake

Drink plenty of water

• Studies show that most people don’t drink enough water, try to do better
• Good hydration has a multitude of benefits

Relaxation

• Treat yourself to the spa
• Spend time with family and friends either in person, call, or video chat
• Meditate, practice deep breathing
• Slow down and literally smell the roses
• Candles, soothing music
• Read
• Watch a nice movie

Sleep

• Don’t skimp on the sleep, your body needs the rest to recharge

At the end of the day, self-care translates to self-love. And we could all use more of that.