This is a New Year. A new beginning. Most of us take this opportunity to assess the past year: What went well, what didn’t go so well, and what was achieved and what didn’t. Then based on this self-evaluation, we make resolutions for this new year. However, COVID-19 is predicted to become an endemic disease by many experts, so this year instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, challenge yourself to increase your level of self-care.
Here are a few tips to create your self-care routine in the new year.
Take Care of Your Body
- Maintain good sleep hygiene and get 7-8 hours of sleep.
- Move more and exercise regularly.
- Consume more nutritious whole foods.
- Limit junk food and alcohol.
Take Care of Your Mind
- Listen to music and read books.
- Take regular walks in nature.
- Focus on positive self-talk.
- Write down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly.
- Start a gratitude list.
- Focus on things you can control.
- Stay connected to your loved ones.