6 Ways To Practice Self Care
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6 Ways To Practice Self Care

Simple things to help practice self care

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6 Ways To Practice Self Care
Catherine Zaidova

Self care means any necessary human function which is under individual control, deliberate and self-initiated. It's super important for our health overall. Sadly, in college, self-care is something we can forget back. It gets overtaken by school projects, tests, and activities. Self care isn't something we should forget though. Here are some simple ideas for practicing self-care.

1. Journal

2. Read

Take a trip to the library or bookstore and get a book. Nothing is better than curling up in a chair with a good book. It's a nice way to go on an adventure without having to leave your room.

3. Meditate

This is something I've recently been getting into. It's a great way to focus your thoughts and have some me time. For beginners, there are tons of guided meditations on Youtube. Piece of advice though, make sure you like the voice talking to you.

4. Go for a walk

You don't have to have a destination in mind for this. Just go out and start walking. You might find a really cool new place to get some peace and quiet.

5. Dance it out

Make a playlist that makes you want to move. Grab some friends or go solo and dance it out around your room. It's a great break from life that allows you let loose.

6. Eat Healthy

I know in college eating healthy can be a challenge and expensive. It's always tempting to pick up the cheapest and quickest things, but eating healthy actually makes you feel better. It is filling your body with the right things it needs to function, so try to make the effort to eat better.

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