01/8Want to improve the quality of your life? Try these simple self-care practices

Want to improve the quality of your life? Try these simple self-care practices

Taking care of yourself first can significantly improve the quality of your life and your relationships. Many experts have been preaching about the benefits of self-care in 2019. "Self-care is not a one size fits all," Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of New York City's Chillhouse spa and wellness cafe, told a news portal. Adding, "It mostly should just serve as a reminder that we are the priority." She further explained:"It's just about re-shifting your mindset around the practice," she says. "Kind of like drinking a glass of water every morning—which you should totally be doing if you don't already." If you are ready to transform your life for the better, here are a few self-care practices you can try.

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02/8Develop a morning routine

Develop a morning routine

One thing that can help make you feel calm and relaxed and improve the way you function would be to develop a morning routine. When things are organised and laid out for you, it becomes a lot easier to manage things easily.

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03/8Eat lunch away from your desk

Eat lunch away from your desk

If you're someone who has a proper nine to five job then one thing that you really need to do is to eat lunch away from your desk. Take a good 40-50 minutes to eat your lunch slowly and peacefully. It'll even help if you can opt for lunch outdoors like in a park.

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04/8Watch TED Talks

Watch TED Talks

All you need to function through your day is to have a little inspiration. Trust us, it'll go a long way. Watch a TED talk to help stir up some inspiration within yourself and see just how well you'll work after that.

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05/8Stretch when you wake up in the morning

Stretch when you wake up in the morning

Stretch out as much as you can when you wake up in the morning. "A one-minute flow is literally all you need to invigorate your body," Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of New York City's Chillhouse spa and wellness cafe, told a news portal. This small practice will help you to wake up your body and keep it energised throughout the day."If I had to advise people on a way to take better care of themselves, it's to find a five- to 10-minute daily routine that puts themselves first and sets the tone for a good day ahead,"Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of New York City's Chillhouse spa and wellness cafe, told a news portal.

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06/8Find a daily skin-care routine that is quick and easy

Find a daily skin-care routine that is quick and easy

A daily and simple skin-care routine that is easy to follow will do your skin a world of good. Keep your morning routine simple and don't apply tons of products on your skin. Find what works for you so you can stick to this practise and make it a ritual. "I'm a big skin-care junkie—it's my daily routine that never skips a beat," Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of New York City's Chillhouse spa and wellness cafe, told a news portal. Adding, "To offset some of those crazier weeks, I schedule in a few non-negotiable moments of self care, like a mani or massage at Chillhouse or a visit to my mom for a facial."

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07/8Read a book

Read a book

It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media these days. However, it's important to take a break from your phone and laptop and curl up with a good book."Put your phone away and read a magazine or a book. Get lost in inspiration," Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of New York City's Chillhouse spa and wellness cafe, told a news portal. Ramirez-Fulton also advises people to make it a habit to take care of yourself first.

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08/8Meditate in the shower or bath

Meditate in the shower or bath

One of the best ways to relax is by taking a nice hot bath. If you prefer to shower, use this time to calm the mind by meditating. "I don't always do baths but I always do a one- to two-minute meditation while I'm showering," Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of New York City's Chillhouse spa and wellness cafe, told a news portal. Adding, " Don't tell yourself it's a to-do list item, tell yourself it's a habit, it's a part of life."

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