Self Care & Hobbies (Mental Health Awareness)
Hello All! Hope you are having a good day/ morning/ afternoon/ evening <3
With it being Mental Health Awareness Week I have taken the time to get a lil bit of info for you all on Self-Care and Hobbies. There's a few questions at the end to get you thinking :P I hope you enjoy a lil read and if you have any extra knowledge on self care and hobbies you wish to share please do!
What is Self Care?
Self care is the practice of taking and action to improve ones own health.
Why is Self Care Important?
Self-care is the most important way to boost and maintain both emotional and physical health. Many people today neglect it due to a lack of time, and this negatively impacts the lives of those who do not make sure they are putting themselves first. Self care should always come first, and should never be a reward.
Self Care helps you:
Give your mind a break / Clear mind
Time to clearly accept and think about your thoughts
Most importantly to ‘Reboot your brain so you can stay engaged.
Remember...
Self care is different for each person. It could be laying in the bath having a soak or going to have a massage or a pedicure. It may just being doing some of your favourite hobbies ( for me that would be doing crafts :P )
Importance of Hobbies
Hobbies are important to have and enjoy for many reasons..
Physical. Physical hobbies have clear physiological benefits because they increase both your heart rate and brain function.
Mental and Emotional. Carving out time for activities you enjoy is an easy way to improve your mental health and overall emotional well-being.
Social and Interpersonal. Hobbies are a great way to socialize and meet new friends and gain new skills.
Questions…
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Do you usually practice self-care?
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Stay Strong
Joy <3
@JoyIntoDarkness
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
I am planning to take a break from the internet and just practice the guitar and write poetry for a couple of hours. Probably also fit in a couple of minutes of meditation
Do you usually practice self-care?
I do but it's not as often as I would like. I'm getting there
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Ooh, I have a LOT of hobbies. I love learning languages, writing poetry, playing guitar, singing, helping people, gardening, taking walks, working out, etc.
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Drawing (either digital or traditional). It's actually an old hobby of mine that I haven't done in months due to a lot of things but I would love to pick it up again.
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Go on a mile-long run and exercise
Do you usually practice self-care?
Yes
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Sports
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
I don't know sorry
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
I would like to complete the tasks I have put off till now, and relieve my mind of stressing over when to complete them.
Do you usually practice self-care?
In all honesty, it is rather rare. Maybe once or twice a month. Not really enough to keep myself stress-free. I hope to improve on that,
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Reading. I love reading. Recently I started non-fiction, and ever since I have been intrigued by the relations between different countries and their relations with their neighbours.
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
I would love to learn how to play the piano. Not the keyboard or Casio, but the actual piano. It is such a regal instrument.
@JoyIntoDarkness
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Learn to cook
Do you usually practice self-care?
Yes
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
SInging.
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Reading
This week I can watch some more movies and start reading some books! I would say I practice self-care quite often. If I can start a new hobby, I'd love for it to be exercising!!
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care? To stop for a moment and breath. Take in everything around me.
Do you usually practice self-care? Not consciously but i do try to make sure i don't sit at my desk all day. i get up and walk.
Do you have a hobby? What is it? Reading or riding my bike
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose? Swimming
@JoyIntoDarkness
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
I can watch TV.
Do you usually practice self-care?
I do so regularly.
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Yes, I really enjoy playing an ancient piano-esque instrument.
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
I would choose to start playing the piano.
@JoyIntoDarkness
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Keeping a good schedule, exercising regularly and keeping in touch with friends.
Do you usually practice self-care?
Yep. Super important especially when you're a listener.
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Dancing/singing/piano/paddleboarding... so many :D
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Figure skating! Would like to take up some lessons again some time
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
eating lots and lots of healthy food
Do you usually practice self-care?
Yes of course
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
I love singing
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
maybe swimming
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Exercising more
Do you usually practice self-care?
Yes
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Singing, reading and writing
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Guitar or Piano
