4 Small Ways Anyone Can Practice Self-Care on a Regular Basis

4 Small Ways Anyone Can Practice Self-Care on a Regular Basis4 Small Ways Anyone Can Practice Self-Care on a Regular BasisSelf-care. Youve probably heard of it, but are you actually practicing it? If youre skeptical, I get it. In a world of non-stop emails, endless opportunity, and other peoples hustle all over the internet, its easier said than done.And lets face it Many of the people who preach about self-care seem to be yoga bunnies without bills to pay.But self-care isnt just another social media trend- its a mindset. And trust me when I say its key to building a successful career you love, no matter your situation. And, you dont have to quit your job or completely shift your routine to get started today. 1. platzset an Email Curfew (and Stick to It)My boyfriend and I recently instated a rule that I love From 8 PM onwards, we dont check or reply to any work emails. No excuses. No exceptions. Instead, we talk to each other (crazy, I know). At first, it wasnt easy, and the struggle to not get back to people right away and be productive at all hours is real. But, having this curfew has helped me sleep better and given me a point of distinction between my working day, my commute, and my personal time. At 8 PM, my working life ends, and my personal time commences. Try it. And if you want to take it to a whole new level? Try a nightly technology curfew, too. 2. Limit Work Talk to WeekdaysHow much unpaid overtime are you doing? And I dont just mean getting to work early and leaving late, but mental overtime? How much time do you spend thinking and talking and worrying about your day job? Because- real talk- youre not being paid a cent for that time. Not a single cent. My rule is simple I dont talk about my day job on the weekends. If my mind goes there, fine, but I dont bring it up in conversations. Instead, I talk about ideas, articles Ive read, things thatre inspiring me, things Im excited about. Not only does banning work talk allow you to take back some contro l from your work life, but it leaves you motivated and refreshed come Monday morning.3. Work on Your Identity Outside of WorkThis is a lesson I recently learned and cant preach enough To have a healthy approach to your work, you need to work on your identity outside of work. (FYI, the same rules apply to romantic relationships, and your career is no different.) But how, I hear you ask?Start by paying attention to what you pay attention to- you know, outside of work. Think about what you loved doing when you were a kid, and work back from there.For example, being Brazilian, Im a huge samba lover- and I love singing and dancing (badly) to it. It may sound simple, but my time spent enjoying samba is mine and mine alone. Its so far removed from my work, and it reminds me that theres a whole world out there- a world away from the constraints of my desk.4. Be Less Harsh on YourselfI know youre probably freaking out about that comment you said to your co-worker, or that slipup you made in your presentation at the brde company meeting, or that deadline you missed. But if you want to make it in your career (without burning out), you need to let it go. Why? Because nobody (and I mean nobody) is watching anywhere near as closely as you think. Theyre just not. Theyre way too busy worrying about themselves.Heres a pep talk Be less harsh on yourself. Start talking to yourself as a coach, not a commentator. Replace thoughts like, Wait, is that comment I just made really stupid? with confidence-boosting thoughts like, Great job speaking up in that meetingA healthy career requires self-kindness- lots of it. And if you want to reach success in the future, these habits will get you there the right way. This article was originally published on Biancabass.com. It has been republished here with permission.