5 Dull But Necessary Forms Of Self Care

Self-care is the ultimate buzzword of 2019. And rightly so, because how can we care for another if we can’t care for ourselves?

But the term is often thought of as a way of rewarding ourselves, a luxury that we earn rather than a necessity we require to maintain our wellbeing.

Our imaginations conjure up images of unwinding in a candlelit bubble bath with a good book or a makeup-free duvet day of movie marathons & comfort food, but self care comes in so many forms that benefit us in more ways than just a spot of R&R.

Taking care of ourselves can absolutely include pampering ourselves – because lord knows we deserve it! – but the boring things that are often overlooked are just as important for our health & happiness. Whether it is because we have mental health issues or not, whether we need professional support to help us overcome unhealthy self-destructive behaviours such as those at this Url, or whether we just need a break, it’s essential to take care of ourselves. Check out these 5 dull but necessary forms of self-care:

A Load Of Rubbish

Dealing with our household rubbish is far from glamorous but it leaves us with all the Hollywood smiles nonetheless; as well as the obvious feeling of accomplishment when ticking it off the household chores list, we feel fulfillment by helping the environment with our recycling efforts & a sense of “out with the old” satisfaction that we get when de-cluttering our wardrobe. Emotional self-care at its finest!

Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Dining

Meal prep isn’t just for dieters, it’s a genius idea that can save us all time, money & – more importantly – stress. Setting a menu to know what we’ll be cooking for tea on an evening or preparing our lunches in advance to take with us to work is such a marvellous method of self-care even if it does feel dull.

Bank Account Accountability

Whether we need to watch our pennies or have money to burn, taking time to check our bank account to keep track of what direct debit payments go out on what date & how much we have in their ‘til our next payday is key in helping us avoid any unnecessary financial worries.

Date In The Diary With The Diary

Stationary geeks like me will see this as an utter delight while others deem it the most boring task on earth, but another great self-care hack to pop into our weekly routine is to book ourselves a date with our diary to jot down any upcoming appointments, events or special occasions we may need to prepare for.

Back It Up

We already know the importance of backing up our gadgets & gizmos a-plenty so why do we always panic at the thought of losing that all-important photo when just taking those boring but simple few minutes to back up our devices will resolve all our worries? Do it. Do it now.

Once we get over how mundane these tasks may sound on the surface, biting the bullet to get all or even just one of them done is something our future selves will thank us for…

…Then, afterward, we can make a loose leaf tea in a slogan mug to sip in the bath while we fizz away our worries with a bath bomb like Instagram’s self-care tips show us.

Balance is such a beautiful thing!

Dani Crater is the Manchester-based, fat-and-happy, thirtysomething wife of a pro-wrestler whose blog, The Unseasoned Wag, is the relatable learning curve of how to wife & how to life. Find Dani on Instagram.