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How to take care of yourself when there is no time at all: Simple tips

How to take care of yourself when there is no time at all: Simple tips How to take care of yourself when there is no time at all (photo: freepik.com)

Take care of yourself and prioritize self-care always, even when you are extremely tired and catastrophically short on time and energy. This is crucial because it helps maintain not only physical health but also mental well-being. How to take care of yourself is explained by the tips from the Ukrainian psychological platform Ty yak?

Psychologists note that there are several simple exercises that can help take care of yourself even when there is absolutely no time or energy.

You only need 3 minutes a day to:

Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.

Drink an extra glass of water.

Complete a simple daily exercise or technique.

You only need 10 minutes a day to:

Take a walk around your home or office.

Do some light exercise or a few simple muscle stretches.

Turn on some music and dance.

You only need 30 minutes a day to:

Enjoy a tasty and wholesome lunch.

Write down your thoughts and emotions on paper.

Meditate.

You only need 1 hour a day to:

Go offline and take a break.

Invite a friend for coffee.

Engage in your favorite hobby or activity.

You only need 2-3 hours a day to:

Learn something new.

Explore your city as a tourist.

Get a few hours of extra sleep.

They also talked about how to get rid of anxiety and "catastrophic" thinking.

This material is for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical diagnosis or self-treatment. Our goal is to provide readers with accurate information about symptoms, causes, and methods of detecting diseases. RBС-Ukraine is not responsible for any diagnoses that readers may make based on materials from the resource. We do not recommend self-treatment and advise consulting a doctor in case of any health concerns.