The Importance of Self-Care
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

The Real Importance Of Self-Care In Today's World

Treat yo-self!

149
The Real Importance Of Self-Care In Today's World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q99FZO5JXV4

Life is crazy. Today, everyone is held to such high expectations of things they are supposed to do: go to school, get good grades, have a social life, get a reasonable amount of sleep, work while in school, get ready for the next steps, and so on. But all of these things, everyday hassles creates so much stress on the body. This is why self-care is so important.

However, self-care may not be exactly what the everyday person thinks of it. When people think about self-care, they think of mental health. While prioritizing your mental health is part of self-care, it is not the whole picture of what self-care truly is.

Self-care does not have to be healthy for you, or healthy for your wallet, it's simply something you splurge on. Now, this does not mean you splurge on yourself every single day. It's simply one thing you spend a little extra out of your paycheck for.

This could be getting your hair or nails did. It could be anything that takes a regular routine to keep up. This is important to do because it makes you set time aside during your year to think and take care of yourself in a positive life. It's okay to spoil yourself, it's not okay to spoil yourself every single day.

Living in a world where everyday hassles can wreak havoc on your body due to the amount of stress it causes. By simply indulging in one thing every now and again helps not only boost your confidence but also remind yourself that your needs are important too despite the demands of outside factors.

This also helps boost your mood as well. Today, mental health problems like anxiety and depression are skyrocketing. By simply practicing self-care, helps improve your mood in a snap. Have you ever been in a slump where you are just grumpy, and after you took time to relax and recharge, you felt better? That's what self-care leads to, a mood boost!

It is not easy to prioritize yourself; however, you will run yourself to the ground if all you do is put everyone's needs above yours. In order to comply and give it all you got, you're going to have to stop and treat yourself every now and again.

But how do you get there? Well, it starts by simply asking yourself, what do I want? What is one thing you wish you could do for yourself, but you never make the time to actually do it? Start asking yourself these questions and you will eventually find that one thing you need to do to treat yourself.

And in case you are drawing a blank, here are some ideas you can try: taking yourself out to your favorite restaurant once a month, setting up a time to get your nails done regularly (every two weeks, or month), picking a day of the week where you're just going to fill the bathtub with your best essential oils, soaps, and slapping on a face mask and binging Gossip Girl for the seventh time this year. The possibilities are endless, you just have to pick one.

It's okay to come first.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

39435
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

23968
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

950070
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

128841
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments