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  Happy International Self-Care Day!

  Jul 25, 2024

  When was the last time you took a moment for yourself? In our busy lives today, it’s so easy to forget about our own personal needs. Self-care is not just about going to spa, but it involves a whole lot of area including managing stress and avoiding burnout.

  About Self-Care Day

  International Self Care Day is celebrated every year on 24th July which was initiated in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation to promote self-care globally with efforts focusing on raising awareness across age groups and studying its benefits. In 2019, the World Health Organization launched Self Care Month to support self-care initiatives and to encourage global discussions.

  Why Self Care is Important

  According to an article published by Galen Hope on ‘The Importance of Self-Care: Observing International Self-Care Day’, the benefits that self-care brings includes:

  1. Physical Health

  Self-care improves physical health through activities like healthy eating, exercise, and rest. These activities boost energy, strengthen the immune system, reduce illness risks, and enhance sleep, leading to greater vitality and overall well-being.

  2. Mental and Emotional Well-being

  When we do things that make us happy and relaxed, it lowers stress and makes us stronger emotionally.

  3. Stress Reduction and Burnout Prevention

  Engaging in activities that promote relaxation, setting boundaries and making self-care a priority helps us avoid the harmful effects of ongoing stress, keeping us well despite life's demands.

  4. Improved Relationships

  Prioritizing self-care improves work life by reducing burnout and stress, enhancing productivity and focus. It fosters better workplace relationships through patience and empathy, and helps maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensuring sustained performance and motivation.

  5. Increased Productivity and Focus

  Self-care significantly enhances productivity and focus by reducing mental fatigue and improving concentration. Taking breaks, engaging in recharging activities, and ensuring adequate rest sharpen cognitive abilities. This leads to increased efficiency and effectiveness at work.

  6. Enhanced Resilience and Coping Mechanisms

  By building resilience through self-care, we can handle stress and setbacks better, facing work obstacles with more strength and clarity.

  Self-Care Tips for Personal Life and Work Life

  Here are some easy self-care tips:

  • Live healthy by eating nutritious food, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol.
  • Find ways to relax, such as meditation, yoga, or taking walks in nature.
  • Practice good hygiene by maintaining cleanliness to stay healthy and feel good about yourself.
  • Spend time with friends and consider joining groups to meet new people and feel connected.
  • Do something you love every day like dancing, gardening, painting, or reading.
  • Skipping sleep hurts your thinking and adds stress, leading to higher burnout especially for working adults. Prioritize sleep to cope better with work and daily life demands.
  • Learn how to say “No”. While it's commendable to help others, it's crucial to prioritize yourself and learn to say no when you're already overwhelmed.
  • Unplug from social media to improve personal time and stay focused at work. While it's good for staying connected, it can be draining if you stay online all the time.
  • Establish clear boundaries with others to maintain respectful relationships in both work and personal life. Open conversations about setting healthy boundaries are a form of self-care.
  • Ease up on perfectionism. It's alright if things don't go perfectly. When a work project falls short of expectations, concentrate on what you accomplished and take pride in your efforts.

  Practicing self-care is crucial for staying healthy and balanced. International Self-Care Day on 24th July reminds us to prioritize habits to give us more meaning to our lives. Happy Self-Care Day!

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