9 Easy Self-Care Tips That Won’t Break the Bank

Self-care does not have to be a huge thing. There are plenty of easy ways to take care of yourself without breaking the bank or spending the entire day alone.

Self-care is more than taking a bubble bath once a month. It will help strengthen your mental and emotional health while reducing your stress.

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Even though self-care is crucial when you are overwhelmed, you should make it a daily habit even when life is good. Here are a few tips to help you make self-care a daily routine in your life.

1. Schedule in Time

When you put something on the calendar, you usually stick with it. It also allows more time to find a babysitter if you need or to work it out with your spouse.

Just the simple act of writing down a time for self-care is one way to show yourself that you are a priority and will help you realize just how much you truly deserve that time.

2. Start Off Small

Don’t try to spend an hour by yourself when you first start out. Even something that only takes a few minutes at a time will still be more beneficial than doing nothing at all.

3. Change it Up

Don’t do the same thing every time you take time for yourself. Change it up! Maybe one day you focus on your physical health and the next day your mental health.

4. Don’t Feel Guilty

Self-care is not selfish. You need time to recuperate and reset in order to take care of your children. Remember, you cannot pour from an empty cup! Self-care will help you be your best self.

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