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An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.

Which self-care activities do you prefer?

Physical wellness is one of the most important aspects of wellness. Physical health involves many aspects of life such as: sleeping well, eating well, being physically active, having good hygiene and getting enough relaxation.

Improving physical wellness can:
- Make you feel stronger
- Help you feel less tired
- Help improve your mood

Remember to take care of your physical body through movement, nourishment, rest and healthy choices. Refer to our post to see how you can improve your physical wellness!

Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.

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Self-care starts with tending to your own needs. Start by taking yourself out for a self-care day!

Did you know that aromatherapy has become increasingly popular among both the young and old due to its multiple benefits?

The global aromatherapy market size was estimated at USD 1.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 11.6% from 2021 to 2028. Rising awareness about the therapeutic uses of essential oils coupled with a growing preference for natural products is likely to drive the market over the forecast period. (Source: Grand View Research)

Aromatherapy is considered an alternative medicinal therapy that helps recover from various disorders, including pain, cardiovascular disorders, cough and cold etcetera.

Remember that to ensure and maintain good health, eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life!

Which self-care activities have you done this week?

Use our bingo as a guide to get started on your self-care journey!

Stress is common in our daily lives, especially when we are swarmed with so many commitments and responsibilities.

Putting in effort to reduce and manage such stress can have many life-changing benefits which includes:
1) Fewer headaches – tension headaches tend to become less severe and frequent when you learn how to relax or manage stress
2) Less joint pain – severe panic attacks can make you more tense and increase your likelihood of sitting in awkward positions or reduce your ability to exercise. By managing stress, you will find your joints performing better.
3) Less indigestion – managing stress can help you to swallow better and suffer from less frequent stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation
4) Better food choices – reducing stress reduces the urge to binge eat on unhealthy food. When you manage stress and make better food choices, you may get more vitamins and minerals.
5) Lower blood sugar – when you manage your stress, your blood sugar levels decrease and your insulin responsiveness increases.

To find out more benefits of managing stress, click on this link: https://www.lark.com/blog/ten-life-changing-benefits-of-managing-stress-lark/

Always remember that it is so important to take time for yourself and find clarity as the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.

Do not forget to practice and prioritise self-care!

Sleep is not uniform, and in a typical night, a person goes through four to six sleep cycles. Not all sleep cycles are the same length, but on average they last about 90 minutes each.

It is normal for sleep cycles to change as you progress through your nightly sleep. Sleep cycles can vary from person to person and from night to night based on a wide range of factors such as age, recent sleep patterns, and alcohol consumption.

In order to have a healthier sleep cycle, one can improve their sleep environment and sleep-related habits:
1) Achieving a more consistent sleep schedule
2) Getting natural daylight exposure
3) Avoiding alcohol before bedtime
4) Eliminating noise and light disruptions

Getting a good night’s rest can have positive effects on both our mental and physical health, thus it is important that we have a healthy sleep cycle. Learn more about the sleep cycle here: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/stages-of-sleep