Caring for oneself is one of those things that are not always that easy to do, but you should make sure that you are trying to do it if you want to really lead a better and happier life. And no, instagramming your bubble bath doesn’t count as self-care. Self-care is really a skill that most of us need to develop. It takes nurturing and consistency. In this post, we are going to take a look at some tips for how you might be able to care for yourself much more effectively. You might be amazed at how much this really helps.

Know Why & When You Fail

One of the things you need to do is figure out when and why you tend to fail on your self-care routines. As long as you know about this, you are going to find that it’s much easier to actually start adopting the right kinds of habits in return, and that is of course going to make a huge difference to how effectively you can adopt those self-care habits. So look out for when you fail and work out why it has happened – this is going to lead you to better self-care in no time at all.

Think of Self-Care As A Routine

It really is all about routine. Think of some of your favorite things to do for yourself and add them into your routine. This includes everything from sleep and exercise to eating right and even social activities. With the right balance and routines in place, self-care becomes a lot easier and simpler, and you should be able to ensure that you are going to have a much healthier and happier life.

Stack your self-care habits and you’ll see greater results. What do I mean by that? Think of something you already habitually do and add on a step to that. For example, as your alarm goes off in the morning, down a glass of water or when you brush your teeth in the morning, immediately start your skincare routine after. This makes the routine memorable and anchors your new habits to an existing trigger.

Overcome Your Unhelpful Habits

Everyone has at least one or two unhelpful habits, and it’s a good idea to do whatever you can to overcome them as best as possible. This is not always easy, but identifying the behavior you want to change is the first step to undoing those bad habits. In the spirit of Dry January… let’s say that you are drinking more than you should. Try replacing this habit with a different one. A better one. Or enlist a friend for support. Or find your own resources from well-known institutions like Sunshine Behavioral Health. There are so many tools out there that can help you overcome any unwanted habits so you can get back to focusing on loving yourself.

Be True To Yourself

We all struggle with getting pulled in different directions in life. Remember that you need to do what is right by you, and that sometimes means having to say no to people. Being true to yourself is not easy by any means, but it is absolutely worthwhile, and you will find that the more you practice it, the better you get at it, so it’s something you should start on as early as you possibly can. You might be amazed at how much this can help you to turn things around. Doing things that you love makes for a happy and healthy life.

It’s easy to think about all the things you want to incorporate into your routine. Show yourself some grace when they don’t all happen.