Simple Self-Care Strategies for a Happier, Healthier You by Brad Krause

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A quick note from Beth:

I am thrilled to share an article written by Brad Krause especially for this blog. After spending most of his time in a corporate setting and neglecting his own self-care far too long, Brad embraced his calling and decided to become a full-time life coach. He now spends the rest of his life helping people get a better foothold on their wellness above all else.

Simple Self-Care Strategies for a Happier, Healthier You

Massages, manicures, and long weekends at the beach — that’s what self-care looks like, right? Not necessarily. Although any of these activities can be part of a healthy self-care routine, self-care can also mean doing little things for yourself every day, such as exercising, sleeping, and saying “no.” Today’s blog on self-care is just one of Beth Moshier’s many free resources to help you live your best life. 

 

Quick Overview

No time to read? Here’s the skinny:

  • We overlook self-care. We should not.

  • Self-care isn't just a luxury.

  • You’re probably not getting enough sleep.

  • Gyms aren’t necessary for a great workout.

  • Make the coffee date. You need time with friends. 

  • Relaxing is necessary for a healthier mind and body.

 

Why Do I Overlook Self-Care?

That’s a great question, and it can be answered in three simple words: You are busy. Today’s women (and men) are busier than ever, and we often feel like we have to forgo sleep, exercise, and meal preparation to handle our responsibilities to everyone else. But this is a quick path to being run down, and today is your day to allow yourself to come first.

 

Self-Care Made Simple

Maybe you don’t have time for a weekly massage or a monthly sabbatical. But you do have to prioritize making time for other self-care acts, such as:

 

  • Exercise. At the start of the pandemic, many of us lost our fitness facilities. But if you have access to ultra-fast internet, you can work out anywhere right from your desktop, laptop, or handheld device. Just half an hour each day, which can be broken up into two 15-minute workouts, will do you a world of good both mentally and physically.

  • Sleep. Working out is crucial, but you also have to sleep, so plan to wrap up your exercise routine a few hours before lights out. This will help your mind and body settle down so that you can condition yourself for an earlier bedtime. Sleep restores every cell in the body and ensures you have the mental stamina to handle the day. Give yourself an extra hour each night, and you may see a boost in productivity as well as your mood.

  • Socializing. Regardless of your age, socializing is crucial for your health. Plan an afternoon each week to spend time with friends or extended family so that you can break away from your daily grind. Even something as simple as an online coffee meet and mingle will do wonders for your soul and may even help you grow your business if you’re an entrepreneur.

  • Relaxing. The idea of relaxing is something we often daydream about but rarely do. But you really should spend more time doing nothing. As the Planet Beach blog explains, relaxing can help lower stress, which can have a positive effect on your immune system, blood pressure, and overall health. It’ll help you think more clearly, level out your emotions, and improve your workday efficiency.

 Other self-care ideas include adding a supplement or multivitamin to your daily diet and rejecting time-consuming requests for your assistance. A multivitamin can help you replenish your nutritional stores, which can give you more energy, greater vitality, and even healthier skin and hair. Saying “no,” which many women often find difficult, will take stress off your plate and put you in charge of your time.

 At the end of the day, prioritizing your own self-care is one thing you can do to improve your life, as well as that of those who depend on you. Overlooked activities, such as relaxing, socializing, and snoozing for an extra 60 minutes, can make all the difference in the world. Don’t believe us? Pick one of these and try it for a week — your body will thank you!

I don’t know about you, but I found a bunch of ideas from Brad’s article and am adding them to my self-care bucket list right now. Stay tuned for more wellness and self-love related blog posts coming in the near future. And as always, leave a comment if there’s something you’d like me to cover on a future post.

Until then, sending all the light & love your way,
Beth ♡

Goal Setting Formula for Success

It has been quite some time since I posted anything on this blog but I recently decided to jump back in and start sharing some ideas I’ve had during my time off. For today, I’d like to share my “formula for success” when it comes to setting life goals for myself. I’ve used this approach a number of times and it has always worked for me and allowed me to get from point A to point B successfully.

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Overcoming Overwhelm

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Have you noticed lately that we seem to glamorize how busy we are?  People ask us how we’re doing and the first word that pops out of our mouth is usually “busy” or some variation, right?  What compels us to broadcast how busy we are?  Is it because our busyness makes us feel important or valuable? Or is it because our to-do lists are constantly growing so all we can think about are the next ten things that we need to do?  Personally, I think we like to be busy.  But unfortunately, our busyness can sometimes backfire and make us feel overwhelmed. So how do you overcome the overwhelm in your life?  Keep reading!

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You Don't Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Change Your Life

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A few months ago I shared my story of hitting rock bottom and then bouncing back to become the happiest I’ve ever been.  I got a lot of great feedback from that post and it seemed like there were many women who could relate to my story and felt inspired to hear that it had a positive outcome.  The main reason I wrote that blog post was to show that we are not alone when we are struggling.  I know from personal experience how lonely it can be to go through a hard time, and my goal for sharing my story was to let other women know that they are not alone in their struggles.

How to Simplify Your To-Do List (And Eventually Your Life)

Regardless of where you keep your to-do list…how many items are on it?  Is your list manageable?  Or does it seem like you end up adding three new items for every one you complete? Well, I’ve got some good news for you!  I can help you cut your list in half AND let go of the guilt you might feel about the items that you don’t end up doing.

How?  Keep reading!

The Importance of Having a Morning Routine

Why are our mornings so frantic? Basically, we have a million things to do and when we wake up we hit the ground running.  We realize that there are a ton of things on our to-do list for the day and we jump right in because we feel like the clock is ticking from the moment we open our eyes.  Ultimately, we’ve got so much going on in our lives that we are in a constant “beat the clock” mentality. 

The HAPPY Series: You Are Enough

In today’s post I want to talk about the last step in finding happiness, and that is realizing that You Are Enough.  I know that may sound over simplified and in some ways it is a very simple concept. But this is one of those things where it’s easier said than done.  You could easily walk around telling yourself, “I am enough” day in and day out, but unless you truly believe it, that won’t do you much good.

The HAPPY Series: Pray For Support

I know that the title of this blog post may make it sound like I’m about to dive into religion or theology, but that isn’t the case.  To me, prayer can be done in a number of ways and the tips I’m going to give in this blog post are not based on any one religion.  In fact, it doesn’t matter if you’re Christian, Buddhist, or anything else. 

The whole point of today’s blog post is to acknowledge that there is some type of higher power in charge of your life.  And the point of focusing on that idea isn’t so you have an excuse to give up or to resign yourself to someone else’s plans for your future, but rather to realize that you’re not alone.  There are bigger forces at play in the universe and we can either ignore that or embrace it.  As you can tell from the title of this blog, my recommendation is to embrace the help you can get from God or the Universe, or whatever you want to call it.  So let’s dive in, shall we?

The HAPPY Series: Positive Vibes

Have you ever had one of those days where you get out of bed and something small happens that gets on your nerves?  Sometimes what happens next is that you continue through your day and keep getting annoyed by more and more things until it feels like your day has been ruined.  I think of that as a snowball effect where one small thing slowly gathers speed and picks up other small things until you’ve had a really crappy day. Sound familiar? Keep reading…

The HAPPY Series: Accept Your Problems (Let Go)

So far in The HAPPY Series, I have given you a quick introduction to the five tools of happiness and we’ve also talked about the first tool, which is Having Gratitude.  If you haven’t read those blog posts yet, feel free to use the links to go check them out at some point.

Today, we’ll be looking at the next tool on the HAPPY list, which is Accept Your Problems.  I also like to think of this one as “Let Go”.  First and foremost, I want to be clear that when I say, “accept your problems”, I don’t mean give up and quit trying to live a happier life.  I’m also not trying to suggest that you just ignore your issues or pretend like they’re not there.