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Self-Care Tips for All Women
- Health & Wellness
- By InLife Sheroes
- Mar 10, 2025
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The image of facial masks and baths has become synonymous with “self-care.” However, this is not the only recipe for self-care. In fact, more often, self-care is unique to you and your needs.
Let’s explore a more inclusive approach to self-care that can adapt to women of all shapes and sizes.
Self-Care Tips for Women
Self-care for women should not only address our physical needs; it should be holistic, addressing all aspects of our person. Here are different aspects of our overall well-being and ways to take care of them to help you customize your self-care practice:
Self-Care for Physical Health
We depend on our physical body to allow us to do many things. If not taken care of, the body can get sick and become weak.
Of course, everyone’s health needs vary, so it’s best to give your body what it needs. A healthy 20-year-old’s priorities and needs will be different from that of a woman approaching menopause. Always listen to your body (and your doctor)!
What can you do?
- Healthy Diet - Give your body the nourishment it needs and limit or avoid food that is not good for you.
- Movement - Go to the gym, do yoga, or walk around your neighborhood regularly.
- Healthcare - Get regular checkups and work with your doctor/s to manage health conditions to maintain optimal health.
- Rest - Make sure you get seven to nine hours of quality sleep, establish a nighttime routine to help encourage sleep.
Self-Care for Mental Health
Your mind is perhaps the first line of defense against stress, so it’s only right that you take good care of it. Make sure you take the time to relax and stimulate your mind.
Yes, self-care for your mental health involves allowing your mind to rest and stimulating or challenging it so you continue to grow and maintain cognitive function.
What can you do?
- Set aside 15 minutes to decompress after work.
- Take a social media detox once a month.
- Seek support from a therapist.
- Engage in a hobby.
- Learn a new hobby or skill.
Self-Care for Emotional Health
As we go through life, we feel lots of different emotions. While that’s normal, we may eventually be overwhelmed if we don’t process our feelings and take care of our hearts.
When you prioritize emotional self-care, you create space for healing, self-awareness, and inner peace. You can navigate life’s ups and downs with resilience.
What can you do?
- Journal your thoughts and feelings regularly.
- Say no when necessary.
- Schedule alone time as often as needed.
- Make time for friends and family, even through small check-ins.
Self-Care for Creative Wellness
Nurturing your creativity and intellect is also a great way to relax, especially if you do it in a way that enriches your inner life. Sure, you may engage your mind at home or work, but doing activities that allow you to express yourself is equally important.
Stimulating your mind and expressing creativity enriches your life, boosts confidence, and gives you a sense of purpose.
What can you do?
- Try a new hobby or revisit an old passion.
- Read fiction books, listen to podcasts, or take an online course.
- Engage in activities where you create something, such as painting.
- Join a community or group activity.
Self-Care for Financial Health
Money can be a significant source of stress, but taking control of your finances brings stability and peace of mind. This is why self-care for women – no matter your age or current situation – should include financial self-care.
Financial self-care is about making empowered choices for your future.
What can you do?
- Set long-term and short-term financial goals.
- Save money, even if it’s a small amount each month.
- Educate yourself on personal finance and smart spending.
- Prepare for your future by drafting a will, establishing a living trust, and investing in life insurance.
Are You Taking Care of Your Well-Being?
Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for hardworking women like you! You create a balanced, fulfilling life by caring for your physical, mental, emotional, creative, and financial well-being.
Start your self-care journey with InLife Sheroes. The InLife Sheroes Advocacy and Movement is a community committed to empowering women to live a full life with less stress. Join us on this voyage as we prioritize our well-being. Send us an email at inlifesheroes@insular.com.ph to learn more.
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