How does self-care relate to the gut?
How does self-care relate to the gut?
Benefits of self-care & having fun:
Improves sleep
By adding more relaxing activities to your life you will allow your cortisol levels to lower and melatonin hormone to function optimally
Balances gut health
When you implement self-care you signal to the rest of the body it is safe to relax, metabolize food, and absorb nutrients
Optimizes immune system
Having fun can lower stress levels, which is when your immune system works best
Reduces burnout
When we add “daily vacations”, such as self-care, we increase our happiness
Think about the last time you have had fun, how did you feel after?
Supports a happier mood
It is simple, when you take care of yourself, how do you feel?
Can help you lose weight
WHAT?!?!? YES!
Self-care puts us into the parasympathetic nervous system mode - we must be in this mode for our metabolism to function optimally and to allow our body to heal
What you can do for self-care:
Do you get stuck on what self-care looks like to you?
Ask yourself these questions:
What do you like to do for fun?
What helps you feel grounded, rejuvenated, and restored?
Here are a few ideas:
Walks
Painting
Massages
Journal
Saying “no”
Setting boundaries
Playing music LOUD and dancing
Laying in a park
Meditating
Reading
What is your favorite self-care // fun activity?
Bottom Line:
Self-care & having fun is important in order to have a fulfilling, happy, healthy life. When you take care of yourself you will have more joy, patience, and energy. That will ripple into all other areas of your life.