10 Minutes To Better Self-Care

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With how busy life can get sometimes, we don’t always take the time to take care of ourselves. Life tends to get in the way as it revolves around work, community, and family. But it’s important to take a few minutes each day to care for yourself too.

Rachelle Jones, a women’s health doctor, helped us put together this list of self-care tips that you can do in 10 minutes or less each day.

  1. Read


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Take a few minutes to read something that you enjoy. Whether it’s a magazine, a book, a blog, or even a Facebook post, take some time for yourself to sit and read something just for you.

  1. Call a Friend

How long has it been since you called your best friend? Call a friend up and talk to them for a few minutes. They’ll appreciate the sentiment and you’ll feel much better after you’ve caught up with your friend.

  1. Color


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Adult coloring books are all the rage. Pick on up for yourself, or print off a few pages of one, and sit down for 10 minutes or less and just color. Don’t worry about anything else except the task at hand. Let your mind relax as you fill the colors in the lines.

  1. Meditate

All you need is a few minutes to meditate. Meditating is especially helpful if you find yourself stressed out or anxious a lot. If you’ve never meditated before, try a guided meditation with an app like Calm. This will help you clear your mind and focus only on yourself while shutting off all other stressors.

  1. Listen to Music


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Music can be very therapeutic. Find a quiet place to relax for a few minutes and listen to two or three of your favorite songs. You’ll feel rejuvenated after this much needed break.

  1. Go Outside


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Go for a short walk outside – or just go outside and sit. Allow the air to refresh your senses and clear your mind as you take in the nature that surrounds you.

  1. Journal

Find a quiet place and write down your thoughts. Journaling allows you to reflect on everything that you are thinking and feeling. Write down positive thoughts and things you are grateful for.

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Louella

Louella has a Degree in Business Administration and is a B.A in History with minors in English. After almost 10 years of working in the HR and Corporate Communication divisions of Multi-National businesses - ranging from Healthcare, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG/ FMCG), Banking and Advertising she resigned from her full-time role as an HR professional to pursue a career in writing and blogging and has experience editing and publishing web articles.

She runs InstantElla - an entertainment, lifestyle and perspective blog. An engaging personal style makes her approachable and dependable and this positive energy is reflected in her writing. She writes to make a difference, always looking forward to creating something unique, discovering new information, provoking a thought, sharing an idea!

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