Picture this: You have a lot of pending work already in the office and at last moment meeting crops up on your To-Do List. You feel pathetic and all you want to do is to go out with your friend to grab a beer after office. So, you call up your gym instructor and cancel your today’s workout schedule. Being workaholics, we always put everything else at top most priority taking care of ourselves ends up bottom of our priorities and before we know it, we are run down and burnt out.
We have come up with some self-care ideas to inspire you to start looking after yourself whether you have 10 minutes or 2 hours.

Few Ways to Keep You Motivated and Active

1. Go for a massage

Go for a massage

Going for a massage feels indulgent and it is a chance for your mind and body to relax and switch off for 40 minutes or so. If you are a regular gym goer and a workaholic, then massages are great for relieving tension and helping your muscles recover.

2. Meditate

Meditate

Meditation has been getting a lot of air time in recent years and there is a reason why. Adding meditation to your daily routine will bring you both mental and physical benefits and it can also help you get a better night’s sleep. Research shows that regular meditation can change brain waves, increasing the amount of alpha waves which are associated with relaxation and decreased alpha brain waves can help reduce negative moods and feelings.

3. Make time for a gym session

Make time for a gym session

When we are busy, skipping the gym seems the quickest way to make time in our day but deep inside we feel very guilty using this excuse as an easy option out of getting a sweat on. We keep cribbing about it but let us face it, exercising releases stress and good hormones so when it comes down to self-care, hitting the gym should be a priority.

4. Practise Yoga

Practise Yoga

Yoga is perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Yoga encourages you to relax, slow your breathing and focus on the present. It lowers both breathing and heart rates, decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow to vital organs. Doing Yoga is just like going stressed and coming out feeling cool.

5. Go for a dog walk

Go for a dog walk

Dog lovers: this is your self-care idea. Spending time with our furry friends can leave us feeling more relaxed, optimistic and less preoccupied with everyday worries. Dogs also require your attention and you feel good making time to take your dog out for a walk. Health Benefit: The fresh air and daily dose of vitamin D will help you feel healthier and have a clearer mind.

6. Go for a swim

Go for a swim

Like other forms of exercise, swimming releases endorphins which trigger positive feelings. The rhythmic strokes and sounds of the water mean most people find swimming more relaxing. Studies show that swimming produces the same relaxation response as yoga, so if getting into the downward dog isn’t your thing then don’t worry, you can still reap the same benefits in the pool.

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