In case no one has told you yet, you too deserve a break. You may have proven yourself to be strong, independent, and competent in whatever you are doing, but like everybody else, you also have to reward yourself – most particularly this Women’s Month.
The month of March is designated worldwide as Women’s Month. This is not just another month to hustle and beat the deadline. With so many things to deal with every day – from life at home and at work – most women have already forgotten how to take good care of themselves.
According to research, around 53% of women are already experiencing burnout, especially in the time of the pandemic. That’s why it’s important to take some time to relax. Because without you knowing, underneath those tasks you have been seamlessly doing, you might already be on the edge of breaking down.
Celebrate Women’s Month: Take Time for Self-Care
For today’s read, we have listed some of the things that you can do to celebrate this special month dedicated for you. Again, you deserve this.
Treat yourself.
When was the last time that you’ve given yourself that TLC? You’ve been too occupied with long lists of to-dos that you’ve forgotten to take good care of yourself. Don’t let this month end without you pampering yourself. Go to the salon, enjoy the spa, have fun shopping, apply those skincare products that you have been hoarding, and don’t hesitate to dress up even without any occasion.
Learn to say “no.”
One of the many reasons why you feel so exhausted is because you have been allowing people to think that you can do everything that they ask you to do. Remember: not because you can, you have to. Learn to reevaluate how you deal with things at home and at work. Set boundaries. Know that you can outsource some of the tasks. It’s okay to delegate things.
Go out with your friends.
With restrictions eased now, it’s about time to gather your friends and talk about life updates in person. Share a meal in your favorite restaurant in Singapore, have some coffee at your most preferred café, or go on a picnic! Do some fun activities to reconnect with them. You can also opt for a sleepover and watch together with the latest movies on available streaming sites.
Go on a digital detox.
Allow yourself to eat real food for breakfast and not emails, meetings updates, and social media toxicity. Going on a digital detox does not necessarily mean staying away from your phone all day long. Set some boundaries. Notify important contacts about your plan of going offline for some hours or days so that you don’t also get anxious about the important things that you might miss. Another alternative is changing your weekend morning routine. Instead of scrolling on your newsfeed, you can go jogging outside, enjoying your morning coffee on the balcony, or simply reading that book that has been long collecting dust in the shelf.
Clean and redecorate your room.
While cleaning may feel like a lot like work, this can actually be good destressing activity. Come to think of it, you can unleash your creativity and rearrange or redecorate your own area. You can give it a fresh look; thereby, giving you a revitalizing energy to start a new day.
It’s also about time to go over your wardrobe and let go of those that may not fit your style anymore. This can totally help you prioritize what to shop next and share what you don’t need any more to others.
Go on a vacation.
After two long years, it’s about time that you go out of your house and go on a trip. Not necessarily somewhere far and expensive, but a quick drive away from home, an afternoon by the beach, and an overnight stay in the mountains or resort can surely replenish all the energies that you have spent from multitasking.
Give yourself sometime to rest.
Who’s not sleep-deprived these days? With world issues impacting our day-to-day lives and work demands to attend to, getting that eight-hour sleep has become a luxury that not everyone can afford. If you can’t accommodate a trip, a visit to the spa, or go to a shopping spree, at least give yourself enough time to sleep. Allow your body to recover and rest well. More than anyone else, you deserve it.
This month of March, remember to put yourself first. Allow yourself to take a break and breathe from all the worries and pressures of the city. You are strong. You are independent. You deserve a reward – not just on Women’s Month but every day of your life.
