Self-Care Tips During The Pandemic To Lift Your Spirits Up #GlobalWellnessDay

Let’s be honest the pandemic has not only brought chaos to every part of the world, but it has also affected our mental health significantly. More and more people have open up about the struggle that they experience during this time, whether it’s mentally or financially. Know that you’re not alone and it is important that you prioritize your wellness by practicing self-care tips during this ongoing pandemic. With the theme for Global Wellness Day for this year is, “Protecting Our Mental Wellness.”, Beauty Insider has listed 7 self-care tips during the pandemic to help you cope with the changes.

7 Self-care Tips During the Pandemic that You Need to Practice At Home

1.Spa Day At-home

We know that most of you miss the regular spa day and the pampering session. So, what’s better than create a quarantine spa day? Whether you want to spend the day with a glitter mask, at-home peels or even using high tech tools, it is up to you. We suggest that you create comprehensive head-to-toe treatments for an ultimate experience. Start out with a manicure or pedicure and next you can include a facial treatment to combat all your skin concerns. Then, make sure to finish it off with a detox bath before you heading to bed. The best part is that you don’t even need to leave your home to enjoy a pampering session.

2. Digital Detox

Although scrolling through social media is on the must-do list, just imagine the time that you’ve spend on social media and how it has taken a toll on your mental health. We’re sure that you’re not alone when it comes to feeling the pressure as we compared our lives to others. So, make sure to take some time off social media and use that time wisely by including more me time. If you can’t completely give up on using social media, try to gradually increase the amount of time from one day off to 10 days off.

3. Meditation

Have you ever wish that you could have some mindful moment and away from all the daily stress? Try to incorporate meditation, mindfulness or breathwork on daily basis. It will significantly help to alleviate all the burdens that weighing you down and you will feel more at peace spiritually. Simply take five minutes of your time to do some meditation and try to focus on self-love during the session. Besides, you can even burn incense or play some calming music to further enhance the effectiveness.

4. Positive Affirmations

Do you being too critical of yourself? Self-doubt and insecurities are one of the main things that affect our wellness. So, remember to practice positive affirmations like, “I am loved”, “I am a unique and worthy person,” and “I enjoy life to the fullest”. Try to make it a habit by saying five positive affirmations daily. The science behind it is that positive affirmation is linked to various benefits including help to boost our confidence, ensure positive thoughts and motivate changes.

5. Healthy and Balance Meal

This one is for the foodie out there! Wellness is not only about taking care of our physical and mental health, but it also includes having a healthy meal. Everything that we consume reflects on our body and mind, so it is important that we practice healthy eating habits. You can incorporate superfood into our daily meal like avocado, chia seeds, ginger, tomatoes and artichokes. Plus, your skin will even thank you because these superfoods are packed with essential vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients that will help you to attain glowing skin.

6. Connect with Mother Nature

The pandemic may have forced us to stuck at our home and limit our time outdoors, but that doesn’t mean that you cant connect with mother nature. Try to go for a short walk if you can and you can even simply spend some time at your home garden or watering the indoor plants. Remember to spend about 15 minutes of your time daily on this routine and you will notice that you feel much better after that. Take a deep breath and enjoy the fresh air as well as the lush greenery that surrounds you.

7. Connect with Loved Ones

Last on the list for the self-care tips during the pandemic is to connect with your loved ones. Family and friends are the ones that will truly stay by your side through thick and thin. Make sure to spend some quality time with them and you can even share your concerns for emotional support. In addition, you can make it a memorable day by doing some mini celebrations, movie nights, or pampering sessions together. The joyful moment that you spend will them will be cherished forever.

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