It’s all well and good starting a self-care routine, but actually sticking to one is where most people fall down. It usually starts strong with a lovely, bubbly bath, a walk, a journal entry, maybe even a face mask, but then life happens, and all of it that hard work just disappears and it’s like it never happened. 

The good news is that sticking to your routine doesn’t have to be as hard as you might think, and it can be done even if you’ve only got a very small amount of time, or hardly any budget, or not much energy, and so on. With that in mind, here are some useful tips to help you learn how to actually stick to your self-care routine. 

Start Small

One of the best things you can do is keep things simple because if your routine is too long or too intense, it’s probably not going to last very long. Self-care doesn’t need to mean an hour at the gym or a full evening of journaling, it can be brushing your hair properly in the morning, or sitting with a hot drink for ten minutes before bed or anything else you fancy doing. 

In fact, what you do isn’t really the point – the main thing is that it’s something you can repeat, even on the busy days, and that it’s something you enjoy and that relaxes you so you can reduce your stress and feel better. Otherwise, what’s the point? 

Make It Part Of Your Day

If self-care feels like extra work, it’s not going to last, and you’ll end up skipping it, putting it off, or just forgetting about it completely, and it won’t be because you don’t care, but because life already feels full, so the trick is to fit it into what’s already there.

For example, if you’re making dinner, you can put on your favorite playlist while you do it. And if you’re cleaning the kitchen, light a candle or open the window for some fresh air. What about those five minutes before you head out the door? Sit down, close your eyes, and do absolutely nothing because that counts too, and it can be the ideal way to make yourself feel great, and it’s definitely self-care. 

Do What Works For You 

Self-care means different things to different people, and that’s brilliant because it means you get to explore all the options, and that can be fun in itself. So some people might like reading, and for others, it’s calling a friend or getting outside for a bit of fresh air. Some people like hot baths and others prefer cold showers. In the end, there’s no one right way to do it, and the only thing that matters is that it actually helps you.

For example, some people use THC CBD gummies to help them relax or wind down at the end of the day, and these kinds of products can offer gentle support, especially during stressful times, but they’re not for everyone. If it’s something you’re curious about, make sure you follow local laws, start with a low dose, and check in with a health professional if needed.

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