7 Self-Care Gifts You Need to Treat Yourself To

7 Self-Care Gifts You Need to Treat Yourself To #beverlyhills #beverlyhillsmagazine #self-care #treatyourself #effectiveself-care #improvedself-awareness #self-esteem #mindfulness #meditation
7 Self-Care Gifts You Need to Treat Yourself To #beverlyhills #beverlyhillsmagazine #self-care #treatyourself #effectiveself-care #improvedself-awareness #self-esteem #mindfulness #meditation

With everything that’s going on in the world right now, most people are finding that they need to make self-care a priority to keep themselves on the right track. Self-care doesn’t have to mean taking long, hot bubble nectar bath treats (although it definitely can!), it’s the small things you do to look after yourself and prioritize your own wellbeing. (Image Credit: Kelly Brito/Unsplash)

Journal

Journaling is incredibly powerful. Traditionally journaling has been thought of as a way to express yourself safely and to process emotions and thoughts without fear of judgment. Journals can be especially valuable if you use them as a kind of mind dump, where you write down all of the thoughts that are whirling around in your mind so that you have captured them but don’t need to dwell on them anymore. This works exceptionally well before bed!

You could also use your journal as a bullet journal, where you can plan out your tasks for the week, track your habits, your sleep patterns, and even your mood to help you to get to know yourself and how you work even better.

Pens

If you’re going to get yourself a journal, it only makes sense that you buy some pens to go with it! The journaling process is even more satisfying if you can make your pages look beautiful as well as functional. Check out these pens, which are perfect for journaling.

Adult Coloring Book

Coloring is a great activity for when you are feeling overwhelmed because it forces you to engage with the present moment in a way that isn’t too overwhelming. Being in the present moment is one of the core ideas behind mindfulness practices.

Subscription Box

Subscription boxes are a great way to commit to surprising yourself with a treat each month, which is a wonderful way to show yourself that you care. Even better if you can use your subscription box to help you to cultivate a helpful habit. For example, if you are trying to quit smoking, then a monthly vape subscription from ZampleBox could be just the thing.

Weighted Blanket

A good night’s sleep is the key to effective self-care, and many people find a weighted blanket invaluable in their quest for a peaceful night’s snooze. They are particularly effective for people with anxiety and for people with autism.

Fun Exercise Class

Everyone knows that exercise is excellent for you. However, that alone is often not enough to convince you to put on running shoes, go outside, and torture yourself for a 5k run! Treat yourself to some exercise that you will actually find fun, like pole dancing, Zumba, or netball – whatever takes your fancy. A class like that can be a great way to make new friends, too.

Mindfulness and Meditation App

Meditation has all kinds of benefits. Those who practice meditation report lowered levels of stress and anxiety and improved self-awareness and self-esteem.

Try out a mindfulness or meditation app and see if it makes a difference for you!