Isn\u2019t it funny how self-care is now kind of on trend? We\u2019re not really sure when this happened but here at Morlife we definitely agree that in this day and age of hard-core hustling it is a trend that should be here to stay. So what is self-care exactly and what does it mean for all of those who struggle to have more than a cup of coffee and a tic tac or two for breakfast due to time constraints?<\/p>\n
Self care certainly isn\u2019t selfish and couldn\u2019t be further removed from narcissism so whilst it might sound a tad self involved that\u2019s because it is. Self care is purely having awareness about your own needs \u2013 specifically your individual needs to maintain wellness and knowing that these needs can\u2019t be compromised. This could mean anything from taking a dance class every week, to assigning an extra 2 hours every Sunday to prepare your favourite nourishing meals for the week ahead. As we\u2019re sure you know, if there\u2019s one thing we love most at Morlife its spreading wellness so here are some sure fire ways to maintain your own wellness through some simple self care strategies.<\/p>\n
Convert your home into a conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay so maybe you don\u2019t need to go that far but purchasing some indoor plants certainly is one easy way to bring a breath of fresh air into your surroundings –\u00a0 literally. Plants improve air quality by absorbing and filtering out air particulates (the little toxic bits of air pollution) at the same time as they breathe in carbon dioxide. They then are so kind as to transform these particulates and carbon dioxide through photosynthesis into fresh oxygen for us to breath in. Who knew greenery was so generous but if this wasn\u2019t enough for you, even the soil in your potted plants has its own microbiome that contributes to this cleaning process \u2013 much like the good bugs in our guts!\u00a0 So go out and buy that hanging pathos or a volumous Monstera if you have space to be a little Jurassic-parkesque. Not only will you be breathing in the good stuff, every time you see your little shrubberies you\u2019re sure to have a smile on your dial. Science actually says that upon sighting of greenery your brain releases happy endorphins[1]<\/a>\u00a0(yay science) so what are you waiting for? Get your green thumb on.<\/p>\n Tune out<\/strong><\/p>\n This may sound slightly contradictory considering you are reading this post from a computer\/smart phone screen but consider this a PSA (public service announcement) to get you to put down your device for just a little while\u00a0 – after you\u2019ve finished reading of course. Do you ever wonder what you did with your time before Instagram, Snapchat and (our personal favourite here with the Morlife gals) PINTEREST!? Well there has never been a better time than now to find out. Time to log out \u2013 even if it\u2019s just for an hour or two. Give yourself some time to just be, sans overwhelming static of social media. Sometimes the superficial imagery we\u2019re exposed to on social media can skew our view on the here and now moments we actually live. It doesn\u2019t make your day job any easier by constantly seeing flawless \u00a0pictures of people travelling the world, eating foods that might as well be in an art museum whilst you\u2019re stuck at your desk trying to figure out if the dust accumulating on your monitor is technically at health-concern level or not.\u00a0 So tune out, it will help you be in the now and appreciate the wonderful life you lead whilst protecting your influential sponge of a mind from the stimulus that doesn\u2019t really matter.<\/p>\n Treat yo’self<\/strong><\/p>\n This is not saying that you need to immediately stop what you\u2019re doing, increase your credit card limit and head to the shops for a splurge. We are more so talking about the little things you can start to do on a regular basis that really just makes you feel gooey inside. Like buying that shampoo that is a couple extra dollars more than the non-label purely because you love the smell and it wakes you up in the morning. Or taking some time out of your busy schedule each day to go for that beach walk that helps you decompress. Whatever it is, if it\u2019s important to you, make sure you\u2019re not constantly compromising on it. Of course there are always other factors to consider such as budget or time constraints but it\u2019s also important to consider you and the things that make you smile just as much. Here at Morlife we\u2019ve got you covered if you just want a little sneaky but guilt-free gift to self, just have a look at our scrumptious\u00a0Dark Chocolate superfoods range\u00a0or\u00a0Cacao Bliss\u00a0that is sure to get you feeling oh so luxe without the extravagant price tag..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Isn\u2019t it funny how self-care is now kind of on trend? We\u2019re not really sure when this happened but here at Morlife we definitely agree that in this day and age of hard-core hustling it is a trend that should be here to stay. So what is self-care exactly and what does it mean for … Continue reading “PSA: SELF-CARE IS A THING”<\/span>