All types of self-care are important and this week we’re talking about how and why we should take care of our physical bodies.

When we don’t take care of our physical bodies, they break down in a lot of different ways. We become tired and rundown. We can develop medical problems and we’re just not able to live our best life.

The thing about self care is that only you can do it for yourself. No one else can provide self-care for you. So let’s talk about some ways to take care of ourselves.

One thing we can do is have a regular sleep routine. Setting a time to sleep and time to wake up is a good start. If you struggle to sleep, shutting off all electronics 30 minutes before bed can help.

Another tip to help with physical self-care is to reflect on your day. How did you show up in the world. Is it how you wanted to show up. Doing this consistently will help you make different choices as you become the person you want to be which will help with all types of self-care.

Eating a healthy diet is a great physical self-care activity too. Find a routine that works to make healthier choices and that can be different for each of us. Start now. Start whenever it works for you. You don’t have to start “at the beginning”.

Other things you can do is start small. Make simple recipes. Make sure that you are eating throughout the day. Don’t skip meals. Find an accountability partner.

Give yourself permission to take the time for the things that are important to take care of yourself. You CAN take the time.

Other Ideas for self care include: Getting a haircut or new hair style, showering or bathing, getting a massage, be aware of what’s going on around you and have a plan.