Self-Care

“The importance of taking care of yourself.

There are three areas of Self-Care that are important at any stage of life:

Sleeping Habits

According to the Sleep Foundation, sleep powers the mind, restores the body, and fortifies virtually every system in the body. It is advised that adults get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night.

The same rules of stopping screen time an hour or more before bedtime should apply. Also, sticking to a regular sleep time routine, having a comfortable mattress, and limiting your caffeine intake will increase the chances for a better night’s sleep.

Diet

According to Optum, you can improve your energy and support your health by choosing nutritious foods most of the time. These include:

• Fruits and vegetables

• Whole grains

• Fat-free or low-fat dairy

• Lean meat, poultry, or seafood

• Beans, legumes, and soy foods
• Nuts and seeds

You should limit your intake of processed sugar and unhealthy fats. The benefits of healthy eating include:

• Better heart health

• Longer Life

• Healthy weight

• Lower cancer risk

• Better brain health
• Healthier gut

Exercise

Walking is underrated as a good form of exercise. The important thing is to keep moving!”

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✨Takeaway: Three important aspects of self-care include sleep habits, diet, and exercise. Having a good sleep helps you re-energize your body. Similarly, a good diet helps you maintain your health and energy. Likewise, part of taking care of ourselves also involves keeping ourselves moving!

✨Reflection: What’s one self-care act you can do today?

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