Title: 5 benefits of self care | Botanica Health
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5 benefits of self care
So go on, close the computer and put one of these soul soothing practices to the test:
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Jane Stark

Content: When you activate the PNS it puts your body into ‘rest + restore’ mode, giving our bodies the chance to decompress from our generally hectic daily lives. The more we can incorporate these activities into our routines, the better we can cope with our hectic lifestyle and the less time we actually have to make ‘busy.’ All of this gives the body the opportunity to build its defenses against those nasty cold bugs that like to attack when we’re at our weakest. Once I implemented a regular self-care routine I noticed a dramatic decrease in the number of sick days I had. Not to mention the positive correlation I saw in my energy levels! 3. Self-care improves your self-compassion. It’s pretty simple, the more you take care of yourself, the better you feel. Dr. Kristin Neff defines Self Compassion as “being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism.” When I really started paying attention to the voices in my head I realized that I would never talk to a loved one the way I was talking to myself.