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Self -Care Tips For Spring

The season of rebirth and new beginnings is here! And, as the days get longer and warmer, there is no better time of the year to focus on self-care, health, and well-being. But when it comes down to dedicating more time to yourself, a lot can get in the way, including financial reasons, a busy schedule, and pre-existing responsibilities. 

However, you don’t need to be able to afford a luxury retreat abroad to love yourself more! Check out these self – care tips for spring tips, so you can make self-care and self-love part of your daily routine. Start with the strategies below. 

 

Eat for Health and Well-Being

First and foremost, focus on healthy eating. The food choices we make can have a profound impact on our general health, well-being, productivity, energy levels, and mood. While you should always consult a specialized nutritionist when looking to improve your diet, you can boost your health by focusing on plant-based, whole-grain, seasonal, local, and minimally-processed foods. 

 

Invest in the Right Services

Learning to accept and love your body is essential for health and well-being. However, thanks to today’s tools and technologies, there are options that allow you to fix minor flows and rediscover your natural beauty. For example, you could straighten your teeth with invisible aligners, or get a new hair cut.

While these options may come with a small initial investment, they can help you feel more at home in your own body and boost your confidence. 

Move Your Body Daily

Next up: focus on exercise! And, by this, we don’t mean hitting the gym for several hours each day! Even if you are not a passionate gym goer, there are ways to move your body daily and more naturally. For example, you may consider going for daily walks at a local park or taking up activities like gardening, hiking, climbing,  or swimming. Whatever activity you decide on, exercise can boost your mental and physical health!

Spend More Time in Nature

Something that we tend to forget about is how beneficial spending time in nature is. Spending time with friends at an urban park, visiting a local national park, or strolling along a nearby beach can boost happiness, ease stress, and elevate your mood. Simply listening to the birds in your backyard or local forest can do wonders for your body and mind.

Find Ways To Manage Stress

Stress can be beneficial in our daily lives, but sustained high levels of stress can lead to inflammation and diseases. To keep your body and mind healthy, find ways to manage your levels of cortisol. Great ways to do so include learning breathing techniques, practicing meditation, and taking part in mind-body activities, such as Tai Chi and yoga. 

Get the Rest and Sleep You Need

Rest and sleep should never be considered privileges! These are some of your body’s essential functions and are critical to safeguarding your mental and physical health. So, make sure you dedicate enough time to relaxing, sleeping, and resting. 

Looking for ways to boost your sleep quality? Stay away from light-emitting devices, avoid caffeine before bed, and reset your circadian rhythm by going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day. Taking a magnesium supplement or using magnesium spray at night can help to calm your body into sleep. And, of course, don’t forget to turn your room into a personal sanctuary!

 

2 responses to “6 Self – Care Tips For Spring

  1. These are practical, easy to follow tips to help us to help us embrace the Spring season after a long cold winter season.

  2. This article is great and those tips are easy to follow.
    One of the article is a good reminder about Ease spray. I had forgotten about using 30 sprays on the body in the morning and 30 sprays at night.
    Thank you.

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Shirley Plant

About Shirley

I'm Shirley Plant, nutritionist and cookbook author. My passion is helping you figure out which foods fuel your body and which ones deplete it.

Appearances By Shirley

  • CTV News
  • Rogers TV
  • FoodNetwork.ca
  • The Eat Real Food Health Summit
  • Menopause Wellness Summit
  • The Parenting TeleSummit

Appearances By Shirley

  • CTV News
  • Rogers TV
  • FoodNetwork.ca
  • The Eat Real Food Health Summit
  • Menopause Wellness Summit
  • The Parenting TeleSummit

Shirley's Cookbooks

Finally... Food I Can Eat!

Finally... Food I Can Eat!

A dietary guide and cookbook featuring tasty non vegetarian and vegetarian recipes for people with food allergies and intolerances. Recipes free of gluten, dairy, eggs, corn, wheat, nightshades, sugar and yeast.

Finally... Paleo Food I Can Eat!

Finally... Paleo Food I Can Eat!

Paleo recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and dessert. Recipes free of grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar, eggs and almonds. Plus, chapters on the mind body connection by Dr. Eva Selhub M.D and healing your body from chronic illness with Dr. Terry Wahls. M.D.

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