Part V of Series – Success Traits

Where do you fit into your day?

If you’re like most people, you’re pretty busy. You’re already dealing with work, relationships, and a whole lot of day-to-day actions. You’re running in every direction at once. How in the world are you supposed to fit self-care into a day like that?

In my live YouTube the other day, I talked about how adding self-care to my schedule actually increased my energy, my productivity and in effect… created more time. So when you think you don’t have the time, I beg you, give it an earnest effort and see if you don’t actually make yourself feel better and create more time through efficiencies.

Thankfully, it’s easier than you think. Try these five ways to add self-care into your busy day.

Ask Some Important Questions

Self-care isn’t always about over-indulging yourself. Truly, at its core, self-care is more practical than you might think. You start by asking yourself what you need right now. Meeting these basic needs should be at the center of self-care. When I say easy, it can be as easy as allowing yourself to go to the restroom when nature calls or getting that drink of ice-water before you are parched. Cut yourself a break.

Map it Out

Self-care is never going to just happen. Unless you are intentional, you will never make time for it. By making use of your calendar and scheduling time for yourself you are more likely to succeed in meeting your basic needs. Start small by building in the habits which will help you the most. You can begin by adding in regular exercise date several days a week, or by making a meal plan to help you eat healthier. As you achieve one goal, add in another. The key is not to overwhelm yourself all at once.

This is like that “5 Minute Journal” I have been telling you all about. It’s just a few minutes on the front and then end of the day, but the outcome is more peace of mind and clarity of thought.

Figure Out What Comes First

How are you when it comes to priorities? If you’re like most people, just deciding where to begin can be difficult. Here you need to figure out the difference between important and urgent. If something is important and not urgent, you can add it to your schedule. If something is urgent and not important, give it to someone else to do. But if something is urgent and important, do this first.

Learn to Say “No”

You should never feel like you have to say “yes” to everything. Sometimes the best form of self-care is learning how to say “no.” By setting solid boundaries, you protect yourself from activities which will only leave you drained and give you no benefit at all.

Do the Small Stuff

We think the little things don’t matter, but they do. By ensuring you take care of the basics such as making sure you get enough sleep, practicing good hygiene, eating right, and exercising, you will keep your body in tiptop form. These things also have a solid impact on your mental health.

When we get busy, we tend to forget all of these things so easily. When you’re making an effort to take care of yourself, you have to be intentional in what you do. Remembering these 5 tips will go a long way toward keeping you healthy and happy no matter how busy you get.

Recap

So what is it for you? What will be your focus on adding self-care to your menu? Hit us up here with a comment, or post to the Mañana No Mas! Facebook page to let us know how this article will effect your week.