5 Good Physical Health Self-Care Acts To Use This Summer

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With Summer well underway and life starting to move along now, it’s super important that we take care of ourselves in every aspect of our lives. However, when people talk about self-care, it’s easy to overlook our Physical Health. Of course, making sure we practice all types of self-care is highly important, but our Physical Health needs to be a priority just as much as our mental health does.

So, I wanted to share 5 Acts of Self-Care to do This Summer for your Physical Health.

Why it’s essential to take care of our physical health.

Taking care of our bodies is super important because this is our house for life. We will always be in our bodies and carry them with us for years to come. So, it’s only natural that we should be taking care of our bodies to make sure that we feel good, perform well and have an overall better quality of life. As someone with a chronic illness, I know just how imperative it is to make sure I’m taking care of my physical health just as much as I take care of my mental health.

There are many ways to focus on our physical health, from proper nutrition to getting up and moving. So with that in mind, the summertime is the perfect time to get up and get out more to focus on our physical health.

Here are 5 ways in which you can practice self-care for your physical health this summer.

Go out for a walk

With summer comes the nice weather, which means it’s the perfect time to get out and get active. Going for walks is a great way to get your body moving. Getting enough exercise can help lower your risk of certain diseases and keep your body stiff. Walking for just 30 minutes a day has lots of benefits such as:

• Reducing your risk of heart disease
• Building your strength
• Increasing your muscle strength
• Helps improve the management of high blood pressure and stiff joints
• And more!

As well as all those health benefits, it can also have a knock-on effect on our mental health. Getting out in nature can help you clear your mind, practice mindfulness and improve your mood. Walking is an easy exercise activity that doesn’t feel like you’re exercising. It’s also a fabulous form of Self-Care! It’s a win-win.

Drink enough water

Drinking enough water may not seem like your typical act of Self-Care, but trust me, it is! It’s essential to make sure you’re keeping up your water intake. Staying hydrated, especially in the warmer months of summer, helps to keep your body functioning at its best. When we don’t drink enough, it can impact our joints and muscles, making our bodies sluggish. Water also helps with keeping an average temperature, protecting our spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.

Some tips on getting your water intake

• Get a water bottle with times on it to help you drink enough
• Get a water bottle with a built-in infuser that allows you to add fruit
• Download a water reminder app that will enable you to also track your water intake
• Start your day with a glass of cold water

Eat a balanced diet.

Nourishing your body with the right food is vital for maintaining good health. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help you feel your best. When you’re eating a well-balanced diet with fruit, veg, carbs, proteins, etc.. it will help your overall health and help protect you against so many non-communicable diseases, like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Fueling our bodies with the right food is an act of self-care. It’s a daily conscious act of looking after yourself. Of course, you should limit food with too much sugar, saturated fats, and industrially produced trans-fats. But don’t feel like you shouldn’t be eating your favorite foods or buying into toxic diet culture. You can still eat the foods you enjoy while ensuring your diet is balanced and maintaining overall health. What’s most important is that you’re eating and getting your daily intake of vitamins, fiber, minerals, and more.

Get a good sleep

Getting a night of good sleep is imperative to have good health! Most adults need 7-8 hours of good quality sleep to help their brains function at their full potential. When we don’t get the right amount of sleep, it can leave us feeling sluggish and tired the rest of the day, not to mention how it can impact our overall physical and mental wellbeing.

Getting enough sleep as much as possible helps us lower our risk of heart problems, think more clearly, get sick less often and more. So, make sure you’ve got a good sleep schedule in place and try to stick to it.

Practice Yoga

Practicing Yoga can be a great way to improve your physical and mental health at the same time. It allows you to slow down a little, carve out time for you and help to strengthen your core. There are so many benefits to Yoga, such as;

• Improving your strength & balance
• Helps ease pain
• Helps you sleep better
• Helps you relax

What’s excellent about Yoga is it can be practiced outside as well. With the summer here, it’s the perfect time to get out in your garden or to a local park to get your Yoga time in. Or, you could even join a local Yoga class!

I hope you enjoyed these five simple and easy ways to practice Self-Care for your Physical Health. Taking care of our bodies and mind is so important now more than ever. So, make sure you’re taking care of yourself in the best way possible. 

Jordanne Lee

Blogger, Content Creator, and Founder of Ofaglasgowgirl

Jordanne is a Lifestyle blogger at The Life of a Glasgow Girl. She shares posts on many topics such as Self-Care, Mental Health, Blogging, and more on her blog.

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