Celebrate Self-Care Today
July 24 is International Self-Care Day
International Self-Care Day was first celebrated in 2011 when it was established by the UK-based organization, International Self-Care Foundation (ISF). With the important theme of encouraging everyone to be attentive to taking care of themselves, the day has been observed each year since its foundation more than a decade ago.
How to Celebrate International Self-Care Day
Those who are considering ways to celebrate International Self Care Day may be interested in coming up with their own creative ideas, or engaging in some of these:
Practice Self-Care
Of course, the first thing to do on International Self-Care Day is to engage in taking care of oneself!
The way this looks can change based on the individual, but it can include beginning practices and habits such as good sleep hygiene, eating a healthy diet, adding movement into each day, setting boundaries and more. Self-care does not have to be financially costly or even require a great deal of time. It just means making plans to prioritize health and well-being, whether physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually.
Remember and Share Some Benefits of Self-Care
One of the ways that it can be useful to celebrate International Self-Care Day might be to read and share some reminders about why it is important to take care of oneself. Check out some of these benefits of self-care for overall health:
- Self-care can improve physical health
- Self-care may reduce stress & anxiety and protect mental health
- Self-care can promote better relationships with family, friends, coworkers and more
- Self-care may increase confidence, productivity and happiness
Those who have friends, family members or coworkers who seem like they have unhealthy habits or are on the edge of burnout may want to take some time on this day to encourage them to consider ways that they can take care of themselves, too.
International Self-Care Day can be used as a springboard for launching a number of healthy self-care practices that can bring more balance, calm and peace to life.