Need a Boost? Start Growing Your Self-Care Savings!
Need a pick-me-up for your mood?
Even a few minutes of self-care can make a world of difference. Think of it like making small deposits into your self-care savings account—each moment adds up, building a reserve you can rely on when you need it most. These small acts lift your mood and keep your energy up, so you’re ready for whatever the day brings.
My go-to activity for an energy boost is checking my breathing -- give it a try -- take three deep breaths. (Seriously!!)
Let us know how it goes!
Also, share if you have another go-to for a quick energy boost!
And if you are interested in additional self-care ideas, feel free to comment or send me a DM! I'm here to help!
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I find breathing is a helpful exercise to bring my mood back to baseline but don’t see it as a form of self care. Why is breathing deemed a self care activity?
, what a great question!
I see self-care as any intentional action that supports our physical, mental, or emotional well-being.
Breathing itself is a form of self-care because if we were to stop breathing, our physical well-being would quickly end!
Deep breathing, in particular, is a powerful type of self-care because it directly impacts both body and mind, creating a sense of calm and relaxation - by choosing to take some deep breaths you are intentionally taking an action to support your well-being (and that is self-care).
Moreover, what’s fantastic about deep breathing is that it’s always available to us. It’s free, quick, and incredibly effective. A really lovely way to practice self-care and boost our mood!
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any follow up questions!
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