4 Simple Strategies to Keeping My Self-Care Battery Charged

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Managing our self-care battery is usually a multi-faceted approach.

I’m no expert, just someone who has spent many years slowly discovering the things that charge my personal self-care battery. I’ve failed a lot. But I’ve also continued to study through books, personal experience, and self-awareness. I wanted to share my strategies, hoping they would inspire you to design your own.

Even if these strategies don’t work, I hope you explore some things in your own life that might work.

Sleep

After years of attempting 6 hours of sleep a night, I just know that I need closer to 7.5.

The proper amount of sleep brings so much more clarity to my mind. I also have more patience, understanding, and empathy for others. This not only improves my productivity, but it also tremendously enhances my relationships and perseverance.

Do you know what your sweet spot is on sleep?

Journal (Something Mindful)

I journal for 10–20 minutes every morning to create a more precise understanding and center my headspace.

This little exercise helps me become more aware of my genuine emotions and thoughts about the things occurring in my life. It…