Low-maintenance habits to make self care easier

Little ways to make yourself feel better when you can't give it your all...

Rebecca Wright
5th March 2024
Image credit: Pixabay @IqbalStock
It can sometimes feel as though the only people prioritising self-care are the people who can afford to – both in terms of financial ability and having the spare time for it. But how do you prioritise something that you just can’t find time for in your schedule?

If self-care just feels like an elaborate plot from businesses for you to spend money on expensive products that will change your life (spoiler: they won’t) then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some self-care tips that, unlike a mid-week shopping spree at the metro centre, won’t break the bank or make you feel guilty afterwards - even if those Boux Avenue pyjamas are really cute...

1. Water

In this economy, having a carafe of water at your bedside table is a simple luxury, and a godsend if like me you wake up at 4am dying of thirst. Pre-empt that nightly need for a gallon of water by keeping some close by your bed – your future self will thank you, and so will your skin! Bonus points for carrying some water around with you throughout the day too.

your future self will thank you, and so will your skin!

2. See your friends

When you’re really busy, it can be easy to tell yourself you don’t have time to see your friends, when that’s not really true at all! Given that we’re all at uni, most of the time we’ve got more on our plate than we’d like to. Meeting up with a friend for a chat between lectures or even doing work together can make the workload feel much lighter, and you can socialise at the same time. Win-win.

3. Do nothing

My third and final tip is to do nothing at all. If you don’t take breaks for yourself, your body will just take them anyway, so you might as well. Try and do something that makes you feel relaxed - whether that’s a nap, a bath, some vodka (although I can almost guarantee that your body is not asking you for vodka). Whilst it’s great to be productive, you’re not a productivity machine. Being a functioning person is much more important, and sometimes this means doing nothing at all!

If you don’t take breaks for yourself, your body will just take them anyway

So drink some water, see your friends and get some trebs in. You’re welcome.

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