Personal Growth/ Self Care

8 Ways to Practice Self-Care When You’re Too Busy

Eight simple ways to practice self care when life gets crazy or you get too busy

The minute we become busy, it seems like self-care is the first thing to fall to the wayside. Why is that?

I wrote an article for Metiza about how to practice self-care when life is chaotic or you feel too busy.

Click here to read the full article

For me, it can seem like an easy choice to stay up later to get something done (and miss out on sleep) or pick up takeout because I’m too busy to cook that day (and sacrifice my healthy eating streak). In the end, I’ve found these practices aren’t really worth it. When I do these things, I actually make my situation worse by neglecting to truly, deeply care for myself.

Self Care Tips for When Life Gets Busy | Nourishing Wild

When I notice myself slipping up on the self-care activities that I normally make a priority, I know that it’s time to sneak in some self-care acts, no matter how small. I start with essential oils and a nourishing meal, and go from there. I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I wrote an article about eight simple things you can do to practice self-love when your mind tells you you’re too busy.

Click here for the full article

Self care tips for when you're too busy to take care of yourself - make it a priority! | Nourishing Wild

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  • Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    April 21, 2017 at 1:26 am

    Great tips! I love essential oils 🙂

    • nicolesmall
      April 23, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      Me too 🙂

  • Natalie
    April 21, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    We all need to take ME time. I sometimes forget that, due to a busy schedule. But one nourishing meal, simple smoothie, or even a calming cup of tea at evening is what boost me up and gets me back on track 😉 Great tips. Thanks for sharing this!

  • Sarah
    April 21, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    Thanks for the reminder about self-care! It is so crucial and I find myself not doing it frequently!

    • nicolesmall
      April 23, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      I hope this inspires you, then! ❤️

  • Helene D'Souza
    April 23, 2017 at 4:34 am

    Your post reminds me of my upcoming travel plans. yay! =D

    • nicolesmall
      April 23, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Awesome!! Where are you going? I’m craving a beach vacation 🙂