Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress | 3

Are you ready for more ideas on how to use self-care practices to reduce your stress?

This is the third article in the series: Self-Care: Take Care of Yourself

This week you’ll discover:

• Examples of self-care
• A list of self-care practices to reduce your inner stress
• Links for articles 1 and 2 are at the end of the article

Examples of Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

Everyone has his or her definition of self-care. Some ideas cost money and at times you’ll find activities that are free and bring you more sustained joy.

Consider a manicure or massage or any other pampering activity. It might seem indulgent for some of you. Yet, if the activity helps you de-stress and carve time for yourself, it counts!

Taking a walk or riding your bike doesn’t cost you money. Walking counts if it brings you satisfaction. If not, find another activity that suits you better.

The idea is to find self-care practices to reduce your stress that provides just enough calm to help you get through the day and wake up in a better mood tomorrow.

Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

The following is well researched and linked to a longer life:

• Exercise: People who exercise between two and eight hours per week throughout their lives reduced their risk of dying by 20 to 36 percent.
• Finding Purpose: Having a strong life purpose is associated with decreased mortality rates.
• Diet: Finding a good nutritionist helps you discover what kind of diet is best for your needs and health.
• Sleep: Too-little sleep (less than seven hours per night) is linked with higher mortality rates.
• Getting Outside: Spending time outdoors is associated with a lower mortality rate.

Links to Previous Articles About Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Inner Stress

Self-Care Article 1

Self-Care Article 2

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