How do you feel? Do you have time for self care?

Do you always put work first and other obligations?

Might you feel that you lack the time for self care?

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The positive news is that self care doesn’t take a lot of time; sometimes 5 to 10 minutes is enough.

Whether you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just need a little pick-me-up, a few minutes for self care can really improve your day. Your body and mind will benefit a lot from a few minutes of daily self-care.

You can ask your self do you need self care?

We often put other people before our needs.

Especially if you are a person who has a desire to help others or please others.

Regardless of how important our loved ones may be, neglecting ourselves is negative.

We rarely do something that is just for us. Our day is often subordinated to others and their expectations.

Either we think we are not worthy of self-love, or we cannot overcome the barriers to self-care.

You need to start putting yourself first!

It is not a luxury or selfishness if you take care of yourself. Everyone needs a reset, both physically and mentally, to simply regain strength and organize their busy lives.

How can you be of help to others if you constantly feel exhausted and overwhelmed?

Even if you don’t have enough time, you should find at least 5 minutes a day for a self-care activity.

This can be during your morning routine or evening routine or anytime during the day, depending on how you feel.

To get the rest you deserve, do it daily.

Both 5 -minute self-care activities will refresh you and give you the strength to continue.

It’s easier to take 5 minutes than to have a whole spa treatment, and we often postpone it.

What Are Self Care Activities?

Self care activities are a special way to nurture your body, mind, and soul.

These activities are designed specifically for you to take a break from your busy life, become more mindful, and feel refreshed.

Self care doesn’t just happen; you have to actively make time for it and choose what you want to do.

If you do self-care activities intentionally, just 5 minutes a day is enough to make a change in your day and mindset.

There are 6 different types of self care:

• Physical self care
• Practical self care
• Social self care
• Mental Self Care
• Emotional self care
• Spiritual self care

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5 Minute Self Care Activities

1. Take a few deep breaths and stretch your body. or you can try few yoga poses.
2. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and savour it.
3. Write down three things you’re grateful for.
4. Take a few moments to meditate.
5. Go for a quick walk or do some exercises on the spot.
6. Write down one thing that you’re proud of accomplishing today.
7. Walk barefoot on the grass.
8. Do a quick workout or exercise routine.
9. Drink a nourishing green smoothie.
10. Sit outdoors and practice being mindful of your surroundings.
11. Try progressive muscle relaxation.
12. Sit in the sunshine and get some vitamin D.
13. Do a free-writing exercise in your journal.
14. Lie down for 5 minutes and just relax.
15. Have a quick shower.
16. Review your personal monthly goals and cheer on your progress.
17. Read a few pages of your book.
18. Have some water – maybe with a slice of lemon or lime.
19. Open the windows and let some fresh air into your place.
20. Give yourself a hand, foot, or neck massage.
21. Have your favorite snack.
22. Think about what you can do to treat yourself on the weekend.
23. Make dinner plans with a friend for the weekend.
24. Shut the door, turn off the lights, and just be
25. Diffuse some essential oils
26. Take a second to ask yourself, “how are you feeling today?
27. Write a love letter to yourself
28. Watch the sunrise (or sunset)
29. Massage your feet with lavender
30. Take a lap around the block (walk, jog, or bike — your choice!)
31. Give yourself a scalp massage
32. Lean against a tennis ball against the wall and get that stubborn shoulder knot out
33. Do some box breathing (inhale 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds, exhale 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds, repeat)
34. Lay in savasana
35. Get square of dark chocolate with sea salted caramel 
36. Buy yourself flowers
37. Listen to a few minutes of your favorite podcast
38. Turn off all screens
39. Start getting ready for bed five minutes earlier
40. Hug someone…maybe yourself

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When Can You Fit Self Care Activities Into Your Busy Day?

These quick self-care activities are perfect for busy women who struggle to find time for themselves.

Best of all, you don’t even need a schedule for these activities.

You can do these self-care activities during a break, when you have something to do, or when you’re stressed.

If you have a terrible habit of forgetting or haven’t yet developed a self-care habit, you can set a reminder on your phone.

Self-care doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or expensive process.

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Including these five five-minute self-care exercises into your daily schedule can help you to boost your general health, lower stress, and change your attitude.

Choose the self care activity that works best for you and make it a daily habit.