I have aged by 10-15 years physically since Her Death

                                                               Simple Grief Self-Care Practices You Can Implement Now

When my mom died, I lost control of everything, including my health. I have aged at least 10-15 years since my mom died. I was borderline diabetic with borderline high cholesterol and hypertension. My mental health was a complete dumpster fire. I even forgot to attend my annual GYN and breast exams. I was fighting with my potential demise if I continued to ignore my health; however, I didn’t care to live anymore. 

 I only started improving when I thought about my family and how they would feel if they lost me. I have significantly improved, but I’m still a work in progress. You know how it is. Between grief, work, home, and social responsibilities, Do you often feel that all your time is spent caring for others? Neglecting self-care is accessible in a busy world, but the consequences can be severe. Adding self-care practices to your daily routine can significantly strengthen your health and well-being. 

Plus, experts share that the happiest and most successful people regularly focus on self-care!

Try these simple self-care strategies today:

1.  Block out time for self-care in your schedule. It’s not enough to occasionally stop your busy lifestyle or indulge in a hot bath. Self-care is an ongoing process. As you reserve time for other meetings, set aside time to care for yourself. Self-care also includes keeping up with and attending your regular and annual medical appointments.

• It’s crucial to adopt self-care habits that you can enjoy regularly. They’ll help you avoid burnout, increase your productivity, and allow you to enjoy life. 

 2. Enjoy your favorite hobby. Whether you love to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen or paint pictures of sunsets, your favorite hobbies can be part of self-care. Hobbies and activities that you already enjoy are easy to select and implement. 

• You have to find room in your schedule to do them. This is an important step and shows your commitment to self-care. 

3.  Make a note of the compliments you receive. You can enjoy this self-care practice even as you work or run errands! Start taking notes of the compliments you receive. You can keep them in a journal, diary, or online folder. 

• Your compliment folder can also include emails, notes, thank you cards, and other things that make you smile. 

          This self-care practice can help you fight negative grief thoughts. Compliments can remind you that you matter, your existence is essential, and someone appreciates you. 

4.  Remove clutter. If you decide to declutter your closet or clean out the fridge, removing clutter will uplift you. Clutter can drain you physically and mentally. It can also make you unhappy as you try to move through your day.

• Eliminate the things that no longer serve you. For example, if you’re keeping clothes in your closet you hate each time you open the door, replace them with clothes you love.

5.  Do one selfish act. Living all day selfishly isn’t recommended, but doing one selfish act that makes you happy can do wonders. You can enjoy just that one thing without feeling guilty about it!

If you struggle with self-care, it’s often because you spend all your energy and time caring for others and thinking about your lost loved one. There’s nothing left in your well for yourself. Taking the time to do one selfish act, such as reading your favorite book or ignoring a boring phone call, will restore your importance. 

Self-care often takes a backseat to work, family, grief, and other obligations. However, without stopping to care for your mind and body, you risk burning out and suffering from serious health issues. Start making time for your self-care practices today! You may join your loved one sooner than you think. Self-care is not an option!