A self-care guide: Why self-care matters for your health, what to do on your self-care day, and extra tips for self-care.

1. MORE TIPS FOR SELF-CARE
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HAIR
Washing: Regularly deep-cleaning your hair gives
it a glow and keeps it strong.
Conditioning: Using the right conditioner for your
hair type can make it easier to manage, and you’ll
have a while to relax before needing to rinse.
NAILS
Filing: Neatly filing and trimming the edges of
your nails helps them stay smooth and can prevent
them from cracking or splitting.
Polishing: A coat of polish protects your nails
from damage and gives you an opportunity
to add to your style.
IMPROVED IMMUNITY
Your body’s immune system gets a boost when
you focus on your needs. Resting and
doing something soothing activates your
parasympathetic nervous system, which
strengthens what you need to fight infections
and heal faster from illnesses and injuries.
SKIN
Exfoliating: A good scrub is important for removing
the dead skin cells and dirt on your skin that build
up over time. After scrubbing, a layer of beautiful,
smooth skin will likely be revealed.
Massage: Expert massage stimulates and relaxes
your body, better improving the blood flow throughout
your tissues. This helps your skin rejuvenate itself
and keeps you looking and feeling younger.
STRESS RELIEF
The world can be a hectic, stressful place. By
slowing down and focusing on yourself for a little
while, you can recover from the harmful effects of
your anxiety. Think of it like the cool-down period
after a workout.
EMOTIONAL BALANCE
How we feel physically can have a lot to do with
our emotional state. Self-care helps your emotions
become balanced once more. This, in turn, can
make you feel healthier and improve your ability
to resist outside stress.
T A K I N G C A R E O F Y O U :
Your Self-Care Guide
Taking a break from all of your responsibilities and worries can do wonders for your
overall health. It’s important to remember that you can’t care for others until you
take care of yourself — including going for a spa day once in a while. Here are some
ideas you should know about self-care and how to better invest in yourself.
MEDITATE
Meditation can be a
daily respite from life’s
stressors. By focusing
on eliminating
distractions and
directing your
attention inward, you
can tune out negative
thoughts and focus
on feeling better
about yourself.
UNPLUG
Technology makes
life easier, but it also
has the potential to
overwhelm us if we’re
not careful. Shutting
off your laptop,
smartphone and TV
for a while can make
a huge difference if
you’re feeling anxious
or depressed.
EXERCISE
A great workout
does a lot more than
keep you in good
physical shape.
It also triggers
the release of
endorphins that help
you feel better and
relieve stress.
SOCIALIZE
We all need some
time alone once in
a while, but we’re
also social beings.
Whether you’re
sharing a meal, going
for a run or seeing
a movie together,
spending time with
friends and family can
improve your mood.
WHAT TO DO ON YOUR SELF-CARE SPA DAY
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