{"id":31179,"date":"2021-09-07T13:30:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T03:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/?p=31179"},"modified":"2021-09-07T13:30:47","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T03:30:47","slug":"5-self-care-tips-to-make-sure-youre-prioritising-yourself-during-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/5-self-care-tips-to-make-sure-youre-prioritising-yourself-during-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Self-Care Tips To Make Sure You\u2019re Prioritising Yourself During Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s be real with each other here for a sec\u2026 lockdown is really hard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a few months at this, it\u2019s probably starting to feel a bit mundane and to be honest, you\u2019re probably feeling a little lost and you may not be taking care of yourself as you would be in precedented times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, this is why in partnership with Augmentia Health<\/a> for National Women\u2019s Health Week, we\u2019re putting the call out to women (and everybody else) across the Central Coast to press pause and take a moment for themselves by engaging in a bit of self-care!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know you\u2019re pretty busy juggling home schooling, working from home and just life in general but this is your reminder that self-care is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-care helps to prevent stress and anxiety and practised regularly, will help to maintain and enhance our health and wellbeing according to the Black Dog Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not sure where to start? Well, then don\u2019t worry because thanks to Augmentia Health<\/a>, we\u2019ve compiled our favourite self-care tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Create A Daily Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We know you\u2019ve got a lot to juggle but experts recommend making sure you develop a daily schedule for these unprecedented times and making sure that you build in some time for self-care! Now, we know what you\u2019re thinking\u2026 isn\u2019t this a given? Well, you\u2019d be right there but according to experts, this will help on the days your feeling unmotivated by providing a bit of clear structure. Plus, it will ensure that you\u2019re making time for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Take 10 Minutes Out Of Your Day To Be Zen:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We know a lot is going on at the moment, but experts recommend taking 10 minutes out of your day to try and be zen! If you\u2019re stressed about something, then experts recommend setting a timer for 10 minutes to practise some mindfulness or even engage in some mediation. Meditation not for you? Then experts recommend putting all of your distractions away and focusing on one small, everyday activity. Could be something as little as making yourself a meal and focusing on everything you\u2019re doing at that moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Treat Yourself:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way of self-care during a lockdown? Treating yourself according to the experts! Now\u2026 this doesn\u2019t mean you have to go online shopping and further solidify the fact you’re on a first name basis with the postman. It can be something as simple as running a bath, watching your favourite TV show or even just enjoying the sunshine. When doing this make sure you\u2019re relaxing, living in that moment and trying to destress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Watch Read Or Listen To Something Positive:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The news cycle can be a bit brutal, which is why experts recommend taking time out of your day to disconnect and engage in something more positive! By doing this, you\u2019ll be able to zone out to the world. Not sure where to start? Well, grab some headphones because we heard that the Rabbit & Sarah for Breakfast podcast<\/a> is pretty good for a lighthearted laugh (shameless self-plug, we know)! There are also some other pretty good mindfulness podcasts, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Be Compassionate With Yourself:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is probably the biggest one to practise with yourself day in and day out. Be compassionate with yourself! Take a moment out of your day to remind yourself that it\u2019s okay not to have it all together but whatever you\u2019re doing, you are doing amazing at it! It\u2019s okay if you accidentally snooze your alarm one too many times, the kids don\u2019t complete home schooling on time for the day and it\u2019s okay if you haven\u2019t quite got around to that pile of laundry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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