Increasing self-care is one of the best ways to improve your energy level. When you do things that you’re passionate about, it fuels your soul. Furthermore, when you give yourself permission to take a break and relax, you feel refreshed and have all the energy to take on the world.
Tweetable: Self-care is putting back into me, which fuels energy levels.
Here are some ideas to nourish you soul:
- Clean, fresh air
- Exercise/movement
- Meaningful relationship
- Fulfilling career
- Rest and relaxation
- Spiritual practice
Create a “nourishment menu” for yourself. When you feel like you need a boost, take your list out and do one of the items that fuels your soul.
Suggestions
- taking a walk in nature
- calling your loved ones
- doing yoga or stretching exercises
- taking your dog(s) out for a walk
- taking a walk with a friend to catch up
- working on a hobby
- creating something
- reading a novel
Summertime is a fabulous time to invest in yourself. Plan some “me” time to nourish your soul.
Take a moment to share what something on your “nourishment menu.” Many of the suggestions above are things I do to feed my soul and re-energize myself.