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How to Do Self-Care the Right Way

How to Do Self-Care the Right Way

Did you know self-care is for everyone, not just the rich and famous? Learn the right way to think about self-care.

Sol TV
November 28, 2024

🌱 What Is Self-Care?

❌ What Self-Care Is Not?

🍎 Sol Bites: 3 Ways to Practice Self-Care

🚀 Self-Care 2.0: 5 Radical Rituals for a New You

📹 Video Bite: Caren Baginski on Self-Care Ritual

💡 Words of Wisdom

Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today. We hope you take time this weekend to nurture yourself.

What Is Self-Care?

You probably already do things to take care of your physical health (exercising, flossing, choosing healthy foods most of the time). Self-care is a personal program you create to ensure you’re nourishing yourself mentally and emotionally.

What Self-Care Is Not?

This is not about quick fixes or occasionally indulging in a massage or retail therapy. It’s a consistent and ongoing practice that prevents stress rather than just reacting to it.

TL/DR: Self-care is not mystical, complicated, selfish, or only for people with lots of money and free time. It is for everyone.

Sol Bites: 3 Ways to Practice Self-Care

1. Have social interactions:

Being around other people is essential for your emotional well-being. Make sure you’re regularly engaging in social activities you love, whether it’s a quiet coffee with a best friend or big celebrations with lots of friends and family.

2. Participate in fun but challenging activities:

Pickleball, tennis, building/making things—any activity that gives you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

3. Create space in your life:

Leave room in your calendar for downtime. Don’t fill every moment with busy work or tasks. Give yourself whitespace (or breaks) to spur creativity or simply recharge.

Self-Care 2.0: 5 Radical Rituals for a New You

Is your self-care routine basically just wine and Netflix? You deserve an upgrade! (And maybe some actual self-improvement.)

Video Bite

Unwind with Sol TV Creator Caren Baginski's simple restorative yoga ritual. This self-care practice will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed in body and mind. When the body relaxes, the mind can follow.