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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
In celebration of Self Care Day, I will also be giving away ten $15 Amazon gift cards so you can purchase your favorite self-care products from Amazon.ca Enter via the Rafflecopter form for your chance to win. So, how do you practice self-care?
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.
Lisam says
July 21, 2018 at 10:40 amI practice self care by going for a walk every day – just being outside is great
Marlene J says
July 21, 2018 at 12:29 pmI take a nice hot bubble bath, a glass of wine, some music on, candles & relax.
Edith Rennes says
July 21, 2018 at 5:17 pmI rest when I need to.
LILLIAN BROWN says
July 21, 2018 at 7:34 pmI practice self care by attending chair yoga #SelfCareDay t
M says
July 22, 2018 at 1:39 amI get a massage
Jennifer P. says
July 22, 2018 at 12:30 pmI 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.
Stephanie says
July 22, 2018 at 5:03 pmI practice self care by taking some time for myself and take a long bath or get a mani/pedi
janine a says
July 22, 2018 at 9:08 pmI self care with a bubble bath and glass of win
HEIDI C. says
July 22, 2018 at 11:52 pmI take our dog for a walk and make sure that I use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
Amber Y says
July 23, 2018 at 4:09 amI practice selfcare by listening to my favourite music. The right music can really lift a mood.
Anu Chopra says
July 23, 2018 at 12:57 pmI practice self-case by taking a quick short nap whenever possible and talking to a good friend when I am feeling down.
Erin N says
July 23, 2018 at 3:06 pmI 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 🙂
kathy downey says
July 23, 2018 at 3:40 pmI practise self-care by exercise,eating healthy,proper rest and spending time with family and friends #SelfCareDay
Burcu says
July 23, 2018 at 11:21 pmBy spending time outdoors and enjoying the fresh air
Sandra F says
July 24, 2018 at 1:22 amI exercise and get lots of sleep.
Christine D says
July 24, 2018 at 8:54 amThe little things I do include waking up early and enjoying a coffee or tea alone before the kids wake up!
Isabella E says
July 24, 2018 at 9:30 amI do yoga and use essential oils!
nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham) says
July 24, 2018 at 11:42 amI 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.
Joni says
July 24, 2018 at 12:26 pmI like to take time to myself each day to read a book and go for walks or bike rides
Judy Cowan says
July 24, 2018 at 12:40 pmPractice self care by taking a few minutes each day for me to relax and refocus, often it is going for a walk by myself.
Jess says
July 24, 2018 at 6:53 pmI practice self care by taking a hot shower and keeping hydrated by drinking lots of water throughout the day!
Heather Sibley says
July 24, 2018 at 7:40 pmI practice self-care by spending time relaxing at my trailer
Maria says
July 24, 2018 at 8:16 pmI love to just sit on my porch , read book and drink my coffee every day for 1/2 hr or so #Selfcareday
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
July 24, 2018 at 9:33 pmI walk my sons dog.
Lushka Smith says
July 24, 2018 at 9:57 pmI love to have a bubble bath or enjoy a good book.
Aarone Mawdsley says
July 25, 2018 at 1:13 ami take a shower
Amie says
July 25, 2018 at 3:20 amI take time out to just relax and reset , even 5 minutes of just breathing and quiet
Carina Vause says
July 25, 2018 at 3:51 amI practice self care by talking long relaxing baths.
I also get alone time every day, even if it’s just 5 mins
Michelle K says
July 25, 2018 at 10:54 amPractice self care by eating well, drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep.
toni v says
July 25, 2018 at 10:55 amI practice sell care with lovey hot baths
Kristy R says
July 25, 2018 at 12:14 pmI 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.
Mary Davies says
July 25, 2018 at 12:53 pmI 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.
Wanda Tracey says
July 25, 2018 at 5:36 pmI 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.
Cassandra D says
July 25, 2018 at 7:10 pmI drink a lot of water and wear sunscreen, as well as work out.
Sandra J Lebeau says
July 25, 2018 at 11:11 pmI work out everyday, swim in the summer and take time for my self by enjoying my garden and my dogs.