{"id":227,"date":"2023-07-05T12:09:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehealthhop.com\/5-tips-for-self-care-sunday-to-recharge-yourself\/"},"modified":"2023-07-05T12:09:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:09:59","slug":"5-tips-for-self-care-sunday-to-recharge-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehealthhop.com\/5-tips-for-self-care-sunday-to-recharge-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Self-Care Sunday to recharge yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"
Now, before you click out of this blog thinking you do not have time to take care of yourself try this: think of how you might respond if I told you this blog was about how to help or take care of someone else in your life. You\u2019d likely get your pen and paper out and get cracking, right? But, when the focus is caring for you there is likely more hesitancy, procrastination and disinterest.<\/p>\n
Therapist Elizabeth Cohen summarizes self-care practices as:<\/p>\n
The idea of self-care is thrown around a lot. But, most of my clients look at me blankly when I mention the concept.<\/p>\n
Keep reading and trust me that using good emotional and physical self care techniques will save you time, money and stress when managing your divorce and help you carve out some time.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start by defining self-care. One of my favorite mantras is \u201cself-care is self-protection.\u201d This means that engaging in behaviors that are kind and loving that require you to take care of yourself first, protects you from pain and heartbreak. <\/strong><\/p>\n This is just like flossing our teeth. We floss so we will have healthy teeth in the long run not for the immediate effect. Before we dive into the Sunday self care tips I want to mention a common misconception about self-care. Some of you might think that self-care is simply selfish. After all, we have been taught that focusing on ourselves and taking me time to enjoy ourselves is lavish. We live in a culture where working hard and sacrificing is valued and rest and recuperation is devalued. So, don\u2019t be surprised if you find yourself struggling to accept that self-care is worth your time.\u00a0<\/p>\n There is a difference between being selfish and self-care. Being selfish means you are only thinking about your needs to the detriment of others’ needs around you. Self-care refers to behaviors you engage in so that you can fill up your own gas tank. By nurturing yourself in this way you can be more selfless and giving in the future. The goal here is to take care of yourself so that you can show up as the best version of you to others. It is important to note that there is emotional, physical and spiritual self care. We will discuss all types.\u00a0<\/p>\n Like \u2018meatless Monday\u2019 and \u2018casual Friday,\u2019 Self-Care Sunday is an easy, positive, weekly way to remember to exercise a positive habit \u2014\u00a0in this case, taking time out to care for your own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Try these 41 things to do by yourself for a fuller life<\/a><\/p>\n A regular Self-Care Sunday practice will help you:<\/p>\n I can still remember the chills I felt down my spine when someone told me that \u201cNo\u201d is a full sentence. It suddenly occurred to me that I did not need to over explain, apologize or undo my behavior when I told someone I could not deliver on their request. I noticed I had time and energy back.\u00a0 While you might worry that saying \u201cno\u201d is being mean, keep in mind that there are many ways to say \u201cno\u201d kindly. I often recommend you start with acknowledgement for the request, state your \u201cno\u201d and then end with an expression of gratitude for the consideration.\u00a0<\/p>\n The second tool for self-care is asking for help. Allow yourself at least 15 minutes for this exercise. Write down all the things you do in a day. Write down everything you do from the moment you wake up to when your head hits your pillow. Write down all you do for your family, work, pets, household, and your finances<\/a>. Use as many pages in your journal as you need.<\/p>\nWhat is Self-Care Sunday?<\/h2>\n
What are the benefits of Self-Care Sunday?<\/h3>\n
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Here are my top Self-Care Sunday tips:<\/h2>\n
SELF CARE SUNDAY TIP 1: SAY NO<\/h3>\n
SELF CARE SUNDAY TIP 2: ASK FOR HELP<\/h3>\n