5. Outside time
Remember how enjoyable summers felt when you were a kid? All that carefree time outside is part of the reason! Get some of that feeling back by spending more time outside. Time spent outside is crucial for your wellbeing. Fresh air and sunshine have health benefits and will make you feel better. You can take a walk, sit outside with a book, or even take a nap in a hammock. If you have a table and chairs outside and can focus in a different environment, you may want to bring your work to your porch for an afternoon.
6. Work/Life Balance
Speaking of work, it’s crucial to maintain a balance between work and life. Working at home may have made this more complicated, but remember that your time off is your time. You can mute notifications on work apps so you can have some peace and quiet. Even if you love your job, a break from all the noise of emails, messages, and phone calls is extremely important.
7. Spa Day
Hold a little spa day! Next time you have a day off, take a nice walk, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and finally do that face mask you’ve been meaning to do! If you aren’t into face masks, take a nap, drink some tea, or just relax.
8. Music, Books, Movies
Music, books, and movies are a great way to escape your life for a little while. Try finding some new playlists with music you don’t usually listen to, to put on while cooking. Start a virtual book club with your friends! Hold a movie night with your favorite movie snacks for your family.
9. Professional Development
Self-care is relevant to all aspects of our lives and can help improve work, too. If you’re feeling a bit down about your work, look into some professional development opportunities. Podcasts can be helpful and are easy to listen to while cleaning, walking, or just relaxing. While conferences may not be held in person this year, many are now being hosted online. Online and virtual meetings are a great option, especially because they don’t have travel costs associated with them right now!