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5 simple ways to take care of yourself {when life tries to demand otherwise}

ways take care yourself

We’re all busy. If there’s one thing everyone reading this post has in common, that’s probably it. While it may feel like we’re too busy to take the time to care for ourselves, the truth is, we’re too busy not too. Today, I’m sharing 5 easy ways to do something good for yourself. I do not claim to be an expert at this, but it’s definitely something that I’m working towards getting better at, and I hope this post helps you as well!

ways take care yourself

1. Life isn’t always simple, but snacking should be. Enter Perfectly Simple snack bars. They’re high in fiber, gluten-free, and an easy way to #FeelGooder about what you put into your body. I’ve been eating these for breakfast (Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk is my favorite), and they’re the perfect complement to my morning coffee, in addition to keeping me full until lunch.

ways take care yourself

2. Take time to meditate. I try not to be overly dependent on technology, but a good friend introduced me to the Calm iPhone app and it’s helped me to take time out to meditate when I otherwise wouldn’t. The many, many benefits of meditation are too numerous to state or link to here, but meditation seems to be on everyone’s radar lately. It’s free, easy, doesn’t take much time and is a simple way to recenter, relax, and take a moment for yourself.

3. Read, listen to music, audiobooks and/or podcasts. My phone’s battery has been dying around midday lately. The reason for this? I’m always using it to listen to a favorite Pandora station, podcast, or audiobook. Even mundane household chores feel a little more enticing when I know I’ll get to listen to the next chapter in a book I’m reading or a favorite podcast. I’m not saying I ever look forward to folding laundry, but engaging my mind elsewhere is an easy way to make the day-to-day a little less tedious.

ways take care yourself

4. Drink plenty of water. This tip has been stated and overstated, but it bears repeating. Staying hydrated is such an easy way to take care of yourself and your health. I share one of my favorite methods for drinking enough water in this post.

ways take care yourself

5. Do one small, but meaningful, thing for yourself each day. Whether it’s purchasing fresh flowers, taking a walk, reading a magazine or calling a friend, doing a small kindness for yourself each day can have powerful results.

I’d love to know–what simple but effective ways do you utilize to take care of yourself?

 

Lindsay AFM

Wednesday 16th of September 2015

Those bars look so good! Thanks for sharing the great tips!

Amy Anderson

Wednesday 16th of September 2015

Definitely taking 5 - 10 minutes to meditate is important. I need to try that calm.com. I use a different one.

Also those bars look awesome!

burlap+blue

Wednesday 16th of September 2015

Just curious, what app do you use, Amy? I've started using guided meditation podcasts, which I'm loving, too.

kara

Tuesday 15th of September 2015

Great tips!! Looks yummy!

Leanne

Tuesday 15th of September 2015

Those look delicious! I often eat bars for breakfast or a mid morning snack.

kristin

Tuesday 15th of September 2015

Those look great, I'm a bar person in the morning, have to try this! thanks for sharing