Here at The Organizer Chicks, we are big believers in holistic wellness. It’s why we do what we do. And, we recognize that living in the time of Covid-19 comes with some extra stress. So, we want to share some insight about managing stress and navigating these hard times. In particular, we want to take a look at self-care, avoidable negativity, and reset rituals. (To listen to our podcast episode on managing stress, click here.)
The Importance of Self-Care
“Self-care” refers to practices and lifestyle choices that empower people to effectively navigate periods of high stress while avoiding burnout (Click here to learn more about burnout).
In reality, the stress of this global pandemic is likely going to continue to affect all of us for a while. Rather than adopting an attitude of pure survival, we want to encourage our readers to learn how to manage this stress in a sustainable way. Self-care simply means making sure that your emotional, mental, and physical needs are met so that you are well-equipped to manage life in a fruitful, healthy manner.
Self-care means doing those things that fill your cup. This could include playing board games with family, giving a friend a phone call, planting a garden, taking a bath, or even binging your favorite Netflix series. Whatever it might be for you, know that setting aside time to practice self-care is not lazy or selfish. In order to care for your loved ones, you need to first care for yourself and make sure that your tank isn’t running on empty. In fact, caring for yourself is one of the best gifts you can give to your loved ones.
Click here to check out a helpful article containing some specific ideas of ways you can practice self-care.