Do you know how to Self-Care?

Ok lets start a bit technical...

 WHO’s defines self-care as: 

“The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health-care provider” 
The Global Self-Care Federation describes it saying "Self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them. It is a decision-making process that empowers individuals to look after their own health efficiently and conveniently, in collaboration with health and social care professionals as needed." 
I like these definitions because they each highlight how important self-care truly is. Caring for oneself can actually prevent diseases and it is an active choice each time. I know the term is very tossed around these days but I thinks that's because the state of our world right now calls for everyone to do whatever they can for themselves. Now I myself am rather new to the wonders of self-care. I had no idea just how many ways there is to care for myself and I had no idea what I really needed. My childhood was full of nonstop stressors and everyday that stress would push me closer and closer towards a full body shutdown. I mean my body was in pain everyday, I had constant headaches, no energy, and just a overall hate for life. And believe it or not I had no idea these things were happening. Once I began finding ways to care for and prioritize myself I saw just how bad it was. Recently I've been researching more ways to take care of myself and I thought to myself, "The people must know my findings." Sooo I say all this to say here are a few ways you may or may not have thought about to choose self-care. 

Self-Care 101:

• Yoga

• Journaling-Junk journaling-Scrapbooking

• Skincare

• Meditation

• Make your comfort food

• Massage yourself or get a massage

• Volunteer

• Have a game night

• Watch your favorite films

• Get a sweet treat

• Do a craft

• Do a puzzle

• Everything shower/bath

• Take probiotics and vitamins

• Do something poorly and be okay with that

• Practice replacing negative thoughts

• Limit social media time

• Listen to an audiobook

• Practice setting boundaries with yourself and others

• Accept help where you need it

• Change up your environment

• Go somewhere new

• Create support systems with people

• Self-reflect

• Join a community garden

• Stargaze

• Hydrate

I understand these might sound trivial but I swear if you make the choice to choose yourself as often as you can, you will feel a difference. Now of course self-care is different for everyone. If none of these suggestions speak to you that is alright. I simply ask that you find a way to take time and care for yourself. If anyone has any more suggestions feel free to comment...I'm also still taking notes. 

First Post kinda nervous

 A bit more about me

I've had the idea of putting out my writing back in high school. While taking AP English, I continued to get feedback along the lines of "great essay but that was not the prompt." I  would create these essays and let my mind take me farther than I was supposed to go. Needless to say that just made me want to make my own prompts and escape the formulaic essays I made for school. So I'd write random things here and there, mostly about where I was mentally since those thoughts were at the top of my brain. These writings were just for my eyes and simply used as a means of expression. This time however, I think I'm ready to put something out into the world... something that others can see. As a fandom girlie I want to engage with people who have similar interest to me while also connecting with those who have felt the feelings that caused me to feel isolated. It's easy to feel like one is alone and I hope with Mina's Musings, those who read my post will feel understood. Sooo with all that you can expect the ramblings of a 20 year old mad woman who is itching to yap about her every thought. I'm not a professional writer or anything but I do appreciate the artform and will do it justice to the best of my abilities. I embrace all feedback within reason of course, and I hope my writings bring someone joy. Ciao!