Learn self-care to be happy

What is self-care?

When your own needs are satisfied, you are happy. But who pays attention only to himself all day. Plenty take care of family with dedication and friendships. But what about your own care? Is there anything that would make me feel better about myself? Do I pay attention to the signals of my body and do I take care of myself enough?

Isn't self-care selfish?

It is important to find a balance in everyday life and to take care of (needy) relatives or friends, but not to forget yourself. If you ignore yourself, you will quickly notice how the energy disappears. Taking care of yourself gives you the strength to be there for others as well. Self-care is an essential part of a happy life.

No time for self-care?

Those who constantly have excuses not to take time for themselves should definitely question this. Sometimes you also feel that you are not good enough to take valuable time for yourself. Many things seem more important or essential. But in most cases, just a few minutes of time out will help to get back into balance. Even a longer break can be good. It is not important to do nothing, but to do what meets your own needs. This can be a hot bath or reading a good book. Sport is also a wonderful balance and a great way to do good for yourself.

But your needs can also be much more profound. Sometimes an hour is not enough for sports. Even the hot bath is not always the solution. Listen to yourself and ask yourself: What makes me happy? What do I need to be in my full strength?

This can mean letting go, changing things and fulfilling deep desires. The following suggestions and questions will help you to become completely yourself and your needs to explore and, above all, to fulfill.

How to learn self-care?

Some questions to learn self-care:

• Question 1: Are there any tasks that you would like to submit? Write down things that become too much for you in everyday life and find solutions. Equalize your schedule, give up tasks or change yourself professionally. Your capacities will eventually be exhausted.
• Question 2: Do you cancel appointments, set limits and sometimes say NO? Not? Think about who you would like to express your opinion to or who does not respect your personal boundaries. Also say NO when your inner voice says this to you and focus on people who accept your limits and love you as you are.
• Question 3: Do you plan time for yourself? If not, check your calendar. When are you not scheduled? And how can you use this time meaningfully for yourself. Choose things that make you happy and relax. Put the mobile phone away for this time and put quality before quantity.
• Question 4: Are you satisfied with yourself? Do you feel comfortable in your body. If you answer this question with no, then there are 4 important points to balance which you should pay attention to: Move sufficiently, eat healthy food every day , take care of yourself and sleep when you feel tired.
• Question 5: Do you expect too much from yourself? Many people feel this way. The demands on themselves are often far too high. A lot of it is difficult to comply with. Set realistic goals and treat yourself with humanity. YOU are not a machine either.

Self-care is not so easy. Caring for others is often easier. After that, you have the feeling that you have made a difference or that you have been there for the other person. But when are we there for ourselves? Where do we get our daily strength from? Maybe after this post you will manage to take a few minutes to think about yourself.

Self-care is not selfish, but the path to happiness.