Prioritize Self-Care

Instead of getting sick and tired in this cold and flu season, get inspired to prioritize self-care.

With winter upon us and the busy holiday season now over, it’s easy to put your self-care routines aside to focus on getting back into work and on the upcoming year. Between work deadlines, hosting friends and family, birthday parties, play dates, and school/work functions, your schedule is maxed out!

So, I write to remind you to give yourself the gift of continued self-care this winter. The same way you schedule meetings, appointments, dates, and car maintenance, you need to schedule in time for your physical and mental health. I know it might feel like it’s “just one more thing” in your schedule, but believe me, it’s worth it (and your body and mind will thank you).

It’s also an important time of year to both delegate and practice the art of saying “no” to requests. Perhaps your partner can do the grocery shopping or buy ready-made dinner, decline a social function, or do not offer to host something if you don’t want to. I often try hard to make a list of self-care activities so when I am most overwhelmed and swamped I can pick something from my list rather than feel even more stressed about thinking about what to do!

Self-care brainstorm: weekly bath, book club, dinner with a friend, massage, yoga, continue to go to the gym, walk your dog, indoor swimming, knit, stretch, meditate, bake something yummy, lift weights, acupuncture or make a therapy appointment.

Go head and pull out your calendar- and plug in some self-care for the month! I promise, you won't regret it. 

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This article was written by Lindsey Danisch during their time at Shift Collab.