Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care

Go for a walk

If you’re feeling stuck or struggling with brain fog, there’s no better way to nourish your body and soul than spending time in nature. Taking a long walk outside can do wonders to boost your mood, sharpen your thinking and help you feel more calm.

In fact, a 2010 study in Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine revealed that spending time in nature leads to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, lower blood pressure and a lower pulse rate.

Get creative

Do you have a creative passion that you’ve been meaning to practice? This could be an amazing form of self-care, especially if it’s something that gets your body into a “flow” state. Paint, write, knit, cook, take photos — anything that fuels your passion.

If you don’t have a creative hobby that comes to mind right away, adult coloring books have become a new popular trend. A 2016 study in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice revealed that coloring significantly helped those struggling with their mental health by giving them a means to relax, express themselves and feel empowered.

Clear clutter

Clear space, clear mind. Your environment has a direct impact on your headspace, whether you’re aware of it or not. Having an organized, uncluttered space can help elevate your mood and help clear brain fog or fatigue.

This doesn’t have to be a huge deep clean, but even taking 20 minutes out of your day to clear clutter can significantly impact your mental state. Make it a daily ritual to clean the kitchen before you sleep, or put away your clothes before they land on the floor. Your future self will thank you.