As a society, we spend so much time working on maintaining our image and keeping up with the fast-paced, demanding world that we live in. I’m sure it comes as no surprise that this can play a toll on our physical health, wearing us down and even leading to feeling exhausted. What we too often overlook is the toll that this lifestyle takes on our mental and emotional health as well.
In fact, there are safeguards in place in our society to protect our physical health. It is recommended that we have regular physical exams with our family doctor, there are vaccinations to protect against disease and a number of specific tests that are recommended to catch possible illnesses before they hit, such as the pap smear and the mammogram. Yet, what steps are you taking on a regular basis to take care of your mental health? Your emotional health?
All of the different areas of our life work together like a well-oiled machine. If one goes down, it impacts everything else. Take, for example, the physical symptoms that are associated with high levels of stress. Those who are battling stress often report headaches, nausea, aches and pain, insomnia and decreased immune systems. Therefore, if we’re going to be healthy, we need to take the time to focus on all areas of our health and well-being.
For this reason, I am going to challenge anyone who is interested to join me on a 10 Day Self-Care Challenge. The challenge is easy, below you will see a breakdown assigning a specific activity to each day for the next 10 days. Each of these activities focuses on doing something to promote better mental and emotional health by pushing you to make yourself a priority in your own life. Throughout the challenge, I invite anyone participating to share their experiences on social media and tag me in it! I will be compiling a summary at the end from my own experiences, and I would love to share some of yours as well!
Without further adieu, here’s the 10 Day Self-Care Challenge:
Do you make self-care a priority in your life? Are you going to join in on this challenge? If so, what day are you looking forward to most?
I am very focused on selfcare in my daily routine. Everyday I make sure I take time to meditate, read and eat well. Good luck with your challenge..I hope you get positivity out of your self care challenge xo
Pinar | http://www.beautybakingbella.com
That’s great! More people need to take their self-care seriously!
These are some great self care tips! I’ve been getting out and going for a walk to help try to improve my own mental state and I really benefit from just getting out and getting to loose myself for a while in nature. Self care is something I constantly feel I neglect so being reminded through posts like this are so helpful!
Robyn // http://www.midnightandlace.co.uk/
There is something so relaxing about being out in nature!
This is such a great challenge, self-care is so important! ? I love having long baths listening to music or watching YouTube a couple of times a week. Going for walks is such a great way to de-stress and unwind. I need to work on decluttering as things get so untidy so quickly! Great post and hope you enjoy your challenge ?? xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Thank you! I need to finish unpacking before decluttering can really happen hahaha
This sounds like a great challenge! I love how the days are spread between more active and relaxing activities. I definitely need to unplug more x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
Thank you! I think we could all unplug a little more!
Love this and plan to take your challenge! Also I pinned it to my Getting healthy board on Pinterest.
I’m glad to have you joining in! Looking forward to hearing all about how it goes for you
I love that you went through the 10 day self care challenge. Everyone should do this! You have a good point that we need to do things to destress. Thanks for sharing these ideas! I can totally see how it helps! 🙂
Nancy ? exquisitely.me
Thank you!
I absolutely love this post!!! I definitely need to make a list of things I want to do for self care 🙂
Thank you! Good luck with your list – have fun with it!
This is a great idea!
Faye Jessica | fayejessica.co.uk
Thank you!
such a great post, i dont think i devote much time to self care anymore so i think i need to at least try this x
So many of us fail to do to give this the attention that we really should
I always try to keep my self care routine up, but sometimes its so hard.
It really is, but it’s worth the time and attention!
What a great challenge. I think I may give it a go
I can’t wait to hear how the challenge goes for you!
This is such a great idea! I’m trying to put self care at the top of my list lately and this will be a great challenge to try out!!
Vikki | http://planetvikkiblog.wordpress.com
It can be hard, but it’s SO worth it!