Title: 15 Self-Care Strategies for Parents
Headings: 15 Self-Care Strategies for Parents
15 Self-Care Strategies for Parents
Simple but Effective Ways to Take Care of Yourself
1. Meditate
2. Spend Time in Nature
3. Listen to Music
4. Join a Book Club
5. Go for a Walk
6. Write in a Gratitude Journal
7. Engage Your Senses
8. Carve out Time to Be Alone
9. Schedule Time With Friends or Family
10. Check the To-Do List
11. Turn Your Bedroom Into a Retreat
12. Spend a Little Money on Yourself
13. Take a Break From Electronics
Methods for Digital Detox
14. Savor Something
15. Practice Mindfulness
A Word From Verywell

Content: Looking at landscape photos can be just as calming as physically being in nature. Researchers discovered that patients residing in hospital spaces with a window that overlooked green spaces healed faster than patients who weren't able to look outside. Patients without a window were then offered pictures of landscapes. Those patients began reporting reduced pain and less anxiety, indicating that landscape pictures were good for their physical and mental well-being. You can also bring green spaces indoors with some indoor plants. Of course, it’s important not to purchase tons of indoor plants if the upkeep is going to create more stress in your life. If you live near the coast, plan a trip to the ocean. Being near the water also produces a relaxation effect. A study published in Health & Place found that looking at “blue spaces” reduced an individual’s risk of depression and anxiety. In addition to creating a sense of inner calm, water has also been found to increase creativity.