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It’s Time to Take your Health into your Own Hands!
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about self-care. As our lives get busier, prioritizing self-care becomes increasingly important. Many of us think of self-care as practicing yoga, a day at the spa or even spending quality time with friends. While these are all great ways to relax, there is much more to it!
The concept of self-care is about empowering individuals, families and communities to practice healthy habits, prevent disease and cope with illness or disability to achieve optimum health. Taking better care of ourselves by utilizing the products available to us not only helps Canadians lead healthier lives, it also alleviates strain on our healthcare system! Making a commitment to practice self-care has so many benefits.
That’s why Bayer, a global health products leader, is working to educate consumers on how Better Self-care for a Better Life can make a difference in quality of life, while improving healthcare sustainability.
Here are a few ways I practice self-care:
- Taking a hot relaxing bath to De-stress.
- Spending lots of time outside with my children during the summer, and Coppertone is one of my favorite go to products that helps prevent painful sunburns.
Because I love spending so much time outdoors. I always make sure that I have plenty of Claritin on hand to help manage my hay-fever allergies, that have been recurring since I was a child.
Hiking the trails at The Fundy National Park and I use Dr. Scholl’s in my shoes for the added cushion and comfort.
In support of International Self Care Day on July 24th, I challenge you to share your self-care practices with me. To help get you started, Bayer has created a self-care calendar with one tip for each day of the month.
Share How you Practice Self Care
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Having a hot shower in peace or having a bit quiet time after my son has fallen asleep.
I eat healthy and drink lots of water. I take a daily walk.
I practice self care by going for regular massages! So glad my benefits include them 💆
I practice self care by getting enough sleep each night and by making sure to listen to my body and needs.
Getting out in the fresh air clears my mind!
I practise self care by trying to avoid sugars, pasta and bread. I also juice friuits and veggies almost daily.
Long walks help me recenter!
I love to take a bubble bath and make sure to drink tons of water! I also try to move everyday.
I drink lots of water take a daily vitamin, and always have me times!!
I Try get outside for a walk once a day, and leave my phone at home! Long walks help me!!!
I practice self care by making sure I have even a moment a day breathing, just sitting for even a minute breathing in and out and being with my self. I go to the float house and attend floats and I do yoga every Tuesday with my youngest son for self care but also it includes my son which is important. I relax in a bath with my home made natural products I make by hand and just relax and stay calm and breathe. I try to watch a show I record at night when the kids are asleep and just have that self care time for myself. Sometimes just being alone for a minute and being quiet, listening to the air and breathing can be self care time. Those are some of the ways I practice self care.
Lot’s of water, and force myself to relax
I exercise and eat well and make sure I use sunscreen year long to take care of myself.
practice self care by going for manicures/pedicures!
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I practice Self Care by doing aquafit a couple time a week and walking daily! Thank you!
I make sure I get enough sleep and take time for myself to read a good novel once in a while.
I enjoy the sunshine and go on hikes
I work longer but take breaks (away from the computer) in between.
I practice self care by finding time for myself to relax and by exercising daily.
I like to get a pedicure. The massage chairs there are quite relaxing.
I look after myself first as I need to be refreshed in order to help others. I also soak my feet in Epsom salts weekly to remove toxins
I like to take time daily to read or play a game – something simple for a short time to unwind and have some ME time!
I eat healthy, walk my dogs a few times a day, exercise regularly, book vacations & staycations a few times a year.
I love to walk. This is a great form of exercise. I try to do this either on a treadmill, at the gym or outside when the weather is good whenever I can. Riding my bike is good as well. I make a schedule every week and plan it around my work schedule. It’s very important to stay active and healthy.
Everyday I have a nice hot bath to relax and reflect on the day. It is nice to unwind before bed.
I practice self care by making sure I take an hour a day to just relax and read a good book or magazine.
I make sure to sit outside with a cup of tea every morning and watch the sun come up over the treetops.
I love to read, so I ensure that I have a portion of each day to sit with my current book.
I drink lots of water.
I practice self care by slowing enjoying a cuppa tea and reading a good book.
I already do most of this stuff on a regular basis. I’m now in my 70’s and healthy enough not to have ever been put on any kind of ongoing medical prescription. Take care of you first or you won’t be able to take care of anyone else.
I try to make time to have a bath, while reading a book. It relaxes me before bed. It’s important to practice self care, for a balanced lifestyle
for the mind I meditate, do yoga, and go to therapy. for the body I eat healthy and do face/hair masks. For the soul I drink tea and read books 🙂
I try to go to the gym and exercise after work while also giving myself some “me time” as self care. It works wonders for stress.
I practice self care by making time to do the things I enjoy and having alone time.
I make sure that I have a good sleep every night and eat a healthy diet!
I go to the gym two to three times a week.
I practice self care by having a hot tub every evening, and in the summer months i watch the meteor shower from the tub..very cool and relaxing.
I get out for a walk everyday and I take yoga classes.
I relax on my veranda & enjoy the wildlife.
I practice self care by trying to eat healthy foods for my body daily!
I practice self-care by going to Zumba class at the gym, or by reading a book for pleasure on the train.
I practice self-care by taking time before I go to bed each night to read. It helps me to relax and prepare for sleep.
my playing a favorite game or reading a good book is how I self care.
One of the ways I practice self care is by getting a massage once a month (sometimes twice)
I practice self care by going for evening walks, and reading books on my deck
I practice self-care by taking time each day to spend some time reading.
I practice my self care by taking time to myself in the morning to have some relax time before starting my day.
I practice self care by eating healthy, doing regular workouts, relaxing to a book and getting enough sleep.
I practice self care by listening to my body. There are times where I have so much to do that I’m overwhelmed, but then I realize that my body takes priority over errands and I take the time to slow down and learn to let some things go.
I practice self care by going for a walk every day – just being outside is great
I take a nice hot bubble bath, a glass of wine, some music on, candles & relax.
I rest when I need to.
I practice self care by attending chair yoga #SelfCareDay t
I get a massage
I practise self care with a 12 minute daily meditation before bed. No matter how hectic the day has been, meditating before my head hits the pillow allows me to unwind and have a peaceful and deep sleep each night.
I practice self care by taking some time for myself and take a long bath or get a mani/pedi
I self care with a bubble bath and glass of win
I take our dog for a walk and make sure that I use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
I practice selfcare by listening to my favourite music. The right music can really lift a mood.
I practice self-case by taking a quick short nap whenever possible and talking to a good friend when I am feeling down.
I practice self-care by taking time for myself every day if possible, usually reading a good book, going for a walk outside, taking a nice bath 🙂
I practise self-care by exercise,eating healthy,proper rest and spending time with family and friends #SelfCareDay
By spending time outdoors and enjoying the fresh air
I exercise and get lots of sleep.
The little things I do include waking up early and enjoying a coffee or tea alone before the kids wake up!
I do yoga and use essential oils!
I love to take a little break in the afternoon and read some of whatever book I’m currently reading. I just finished one by Jan Karon.
I like to take time to myself each day to read a book and go for walks or bike rides
Practice self care by taking a few minutes each day for me to relax and refocus, often it is going for a walk by myself.
I practice self care by taking a hot shower and keeping hydrated by drinking lots of water throughout the day!
I practice self-care by spending time relaxing at my trailer
I love to just sit on my porch , read book and drink my coffee every day for 1/2 hr or so #Selfcareday
I walk my sons dog.
I love to have a bubble bath or enjoy a good book.
i take a shower
I take time out to just relax and reset , even 5 minutes of just breathing and quiet
I practice self care by talking long relaxing baths.
I also get alone time every day, even if it’s just 5 mins
Practice self care by eating well, drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep.
I practice sell care with lovey hot baths
I like to get up before the kids to get a few minutes of quiet in the morning. It’s the perfect time to have a hot cup of coffee.
I take vitamins.; drink plenty of water; eat lots of fresh vegetables.get 9-10 hours sleep. brain stim with books and crosswords & Sudoku. Express gratitude each day I wake up.
I practice self care by swimming and biking nearly every day. I love to walk a lot too and take care of my skin with lots of sunscreen. I almost always drink water with lemon slices in it and try to eat healthy .I think it’s important to rest too when my body tells me it’s tired and I try to listen. Another thing that is important to me in my self care routine is music. I love it and find it relaxing and uplifting.
I drink a lot of water and wear sunscreen, as well as work out.
I work out everyday, swim in the summer and take time for my self by enjoying my garden and my dogs.