What if self-care made you more confident and resilient?

I’m going to get straight to the point.

Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury.

It’s not a fad or a phase.

You don’t need loads of money or even lots of time.

You just need to agree that your physical, mental and emotional well-being is important.

Yes, some people may think it is an overused phrase but it doesn’t take away the fact that it needs to be part of everyone’s life.

I truly believe that if you’re not practising good self-care habits then life is going to feel harder and functioning on a daily basis is going to be difficult.

So building self-care into your daily routine is crucial to your well-being and the great news is it also helps to build your confidence and resilience

So what is self-care?

Self-care refers to any activity or practice that we do to take care of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It can be as simple as getting enough sleep.

There have been many periods during my life as a mum where interrupted and disrupted sleep have been the norm. During those times, I lack energy, I am unable to focus and I just drift through the day. Which feels like a waste.

However, I know that when I’ve had a good night’s sleep my day feels easier, I can see more clearly what is in front of me and I make better decisions.

Self-care is about doing the things that keep your human batteries strong and fully charged like eating well, moving and taking time to do things that get you in a state of happiness.

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It’s really quite simple, if you are practising self-care then you will experience improved mental health, reduced stress, increased productivity and better overall health than if you don’t.

But what’s self-care got to do with confidence and resilience?

Now in our daily lives, we will encounter various challenges and life will throw us the odd curveball. Challenges that might frustrate us, make us feel awkward and push us out of our comfort zone. However, developing confidence and resilience can help us navigate our life’s challenges with greater ease.

Confidence is the belief in oneself and one’s abilities, whilst resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and overcome challenges.

Self-care is essential for building both confidence and resilience. When we take care of ourselves, we feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. This can lead to increased self-esteem and self-worth, which are essential components of confidence. Additionally, self-care practices like mindfulness and meditation can help us develop greater emotional resilience and the ability to cope with stress and setbacks.

So by prioritising self-care, we are better equipped to handle life’s challenges and setbacks.

Improved mental health

Self-care practices like meditation, mindfulness, and exercise can help improve mental health and reduce stress and anxiety.

So pick an activity which you enjoy doing and will fit naturally into your regular routine. Personally, I mix and match. I start the day with some meditation. During the day I’ll either go for a run, go for a walk or go to my kickboxing class.

Take some time now to confirm what practices are best for you and your life.

Increased productivity and motivation

When we take care of ourselves, we have more energy and motivation to tackle our goals and achieve success.

It’s all about doing what is necessary to feel good physically, mentally and emotionally. It’s about taking a holistic approach.

What makes you feel good? What practice helps to recharge your batteries?