It's about time that most of us take a moment to think about ourselves and our needs- rather than others. Too often people forget to take care of themselves and end up crashing and burning. Rather than letting things get to that point, here are five simple ways to give yourself some love that will hopefully turn into some life-long habits.
1. Stay hydrated
This is an awesome and super easy way to take care of yourself. Staying hydrated clears your skin, helps you get a good night's sleep, and helps you just feel better overall.
2. Develop a skin routine
Seriously guys, take. care. of. your. skin! Since I've started working a skin-care routine into my schedule I have noticed a huge difference. When your skin feels good, you feel good. You'll radiate with confidence by starting and ending your days with a fresh face.
3. Moisturize
Kind of along the same lines as the first two. Keep the rest of your body moisturized and keep that awesome glow.
4. Meditate
Take some time out of every day to collect your thoughts and relax. The world is a crazy, anxiety-inducing place and we all need time to get away from it all. There are tons of apps and YouTube videos that can talk you through meditations as short as five minutes- some are even specifically designed to help you sleep at night. Try them out until you find something you love!
5. Exercise
You love it or you hate it- but we all need it. Exercise doesn't have to mean killing yourself doing a billion sprints or lifting weights so heavy you can't move the next day. Go for a light jog, do some yoga, try some fitness classes at your local gym. You'll notice you sleep better at night and feel better through the day.
Don't get down on yourself if theses things don't stick immediately. Try incorporating one thing at a time to make it a habit and figure out what works best for you! Remember- make this summer about YOU and what YOU need.