YOU MATTER

Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness, improve energy, and more.

Some of the main ways to take greater care of yourself:

1. Recognise your needs and prioritise your serenity and well-being
2. Manage your needs regularly and strategically like a business
3. Practise savouring your alone time and exploring playfulness
4. Embrace real interest, curiosity, learning, discovery and wonderment
5. Find or create a support group where you can express feelings
6. Develop a list of healthy coping strategies and distractions
7. Consciously return to the present moment several times a day
8. Work on a variety of different sources of joy and connection
9. Do some regular physical exercise to make your body feel better
10. Treat yourself every week but also do something for your future
11. Wallow in anything positive and savour anything that brings joy
12. Practise self-motivation or self-inspiration on a regular basis