Self-Care Routines:
Self-care is crucial for maintaining mental and emotional health. A simple yet effective self-care routine can be spending some time outside daily.
Go for a short walk in the morning or evening. For me, that is the morning when it is brightest. Sitting in your garden or going to a local park to read, enjoy the scenery, or enjoy a cup of tea on your window or balcony. Exposure to natural light can boost your mood, and a change of scenery can help clear your mind; remember, it is your choice in life to do things I believe are in both your and others’ best interests, and I think you need it to yourself to try. If you are someone like me who likes to have a clear head while trying to make decisions, you deserve to get that time to do so.
Therapy Activities:
Therapy activities can have a significant impact on recovery and overall health. For instance, strength-building tasks can help regain physical strength and improve mental resilience.
A simple at-home strength-building task could be wall push-ups. Stand arm’s length from a wall, place your palms on the wall, and push your body towards and away from the wall. Repeat this ten times, rest, and then do another set. You might think that it is a little, but this is an excellent way for me to do sets of exercises that are hard enough to get the muscles pumping and burning and suitable for those who don’t have good balance like Moi.
Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise.
Healthy Smoothie Recipes:
Smoothies can be a nutrient-packed snack or breakfast option. Here’s a simple green smoothie recipe that’s both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients:
- One banana.
- One handful of spinach.
- One cup of unsweetened almond milk.
- One tablespoon of chia seeds.
- A dash of honey (optional but, in my opinion, definitely a plus)
For those who like a treat great and who like peanut butter as much as me, here is a link to a delicious smoothie; click here. Especially if this is your first foray into smoothies, it helps to make something you’ll like. I remember the first time I bought a smoothie. Make I decided to make a banana smoothy that I got in a coffee shop during one of the summers when I was a child I said that even if I didn’t make anything else, I could still make that if I wanted to, and I never looked back regardless if it is healthy or not after all if you don’t try you’ll never know.
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Bananas provide natural sweetness and are rich in potassium and vitamin B6. Spinach adds a dose of iron and fibre, and chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, which are excellent for mental function and energy.
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