6 Self-Care Tips When Times Are Tough

Surviving Tough Times: 6 Essential Self-Care Tips to Keep You Strong and Resilient

In today’s world, we can expect things to go wrong. Between worries about health, finances, family, and all those things we cannot control, such as world events, it can be very difficult to practice self-care. It’s hard to think about ourselves when we are worried or experiencing upheaval. At the same time, it’s more important than ever to practice self-care during such times.

What can you do to take care of yourself even when times are tough?

Accept Things Aren’t Perfect

By refusing to let go of normalcy and accept things are different right now, you create impossible levels of stress and unnecessary suffering. The best practice? Step back. Acknowledge what’s going on. Realize you might need a different game plan for a while. This puts you less on the defensive and more in control.

Eat Something

You’re not apt to feel hungry when you’re stressed. When you do eat, you might find yourself grabbing what’s easy. This means eating a lot of fast food or empty calories. Your better bet? Start scheduling your meals. Make an effort to eat a balanced diet. Having the proper fuel will go a long way to…