So many women, especially mothers, find themselves taking care of the needs of others, be it their husbands, children, or parents, and taking care of their homes while having very little energy left to take care of themselves. That’s why they consistently put their needs on the back burner.
Many of these women also work full-time. As a result, many women get burnt out and keep trying to pour from an empty cup, but fail. That is why on July 24, the International Day of Self-Care, women who are constantly taking care of the needs of others should take time that day to focus on their needs first. Now let’s take a look at the best self-care advice for women based on their zodiac sign.
Aries – Do an intense workout every morning
Aries, you are full of energy, and if you feel that you are not meeting your needs enough, you will become aggressive. Since your sign is the first fire sign, your main focus is on yourself, and it’s natural for you to take care of your needs first. However, there are other factors in your horoscope that will also affect you. Therefore, you can become a wife and mother, and you cannot shirk your responsibility, even if you choose not to become those things. Therefore, if you neglect your needs, you can become feral.
The best way to combat this is to give yourself time each morning for an intense cardio workout so you can release pent-up energy and focus on your tasks, without feeling like you’re missing out on self-care.
Taurus – Get plenty of rest
Taurus, you work hard and are reliable, and your tenacity is in your nature, so you will tire quickly. And since you have a strong, stubborn streak and are therefore ambitious, you will get very upset if you don’t have the energy to complete a time-consuming and energy-consuming task.
The best self-care advice for you is to get plenty of rest. Make sure you get no less than six hours of good quality sleep each night (seven to eight hours is ideal) and get some time during the day to rest and recharge. This way you continue to meet your requirements.
Gemini – Take a meditative walk
Gemini, you are communicative, you think a lot, and you also like socializing. However, things in your head can become so overwhelming that it interferes with your decisiveness and logic. The best thing you can do in terms of self-care is to take a meditative walk every day, even if it’s just ten minutes. That’s enough to clear your mind so you can think and communicate effectively. Ideally, you would want to go for a walk outdoors, as contact with nature is best for you.
However, if the weather doesn’t permit, be it too hot or rainy or the day is unusually cold, you can always go to a quiet place like the library for that. Allowing yourself to clear your mind is the best thing you can do.
Cancer – Eat an energy-rich but nutritious breakfast every morning
Cancer, you are emotional, and your family and home mean everything to you. That’s why you want to do everything you can to keep up with the housework and cook up a storm for your family, and you do that too if you have a full-time job, whether you work from home or not (you prefer to work from home if you had the choice).
Eating an energy-rich and nutritious breakfast is the best way to meet those requirements. You don’t want to have a fast food sandwich for breakfast, because it’s mostly empty calories, which don’t give you the nutrition you need. Be sure to have an energizing but highly nutritious breakfast, such as a banana with bran cereal, peanut butter on toast with fruit, or even steak and eggs.
Leo – Get in touch with your creative side
Leo, you’re creative and have an extravagant side, but you’re easily frustrated, especially if you feel like you’re doing more for others and not getting enough in return. And if you are dealing with a lot of family responsibilities, whether it be motherhood or caring for elderly or ailing parents, or if you belong to the sandwich generation, you will often feel this, dulling your shine.
That’s why the best self-care advice for you is to get in touch with your creative side. Do some painting, make a tie-dye shirt, make some jewelry and pottery, and even do some creative writing. That way you can channel your frustrations in a way that makes you happy.
Virgo – Sing some
Virgo, you are very analytical and detailed, and you get stressed easily. You can be a perfectionist, which will add to your stress. It’s easy to say you need to sit and meditate for a while, but there’s better self-care advice: chant. Sing away your frustration. Sing in the shower, sing while driving, and sing while cooking and cleaning. That will help allay the fear. Invest in a waterproof shower radio if you haven’t already.
Try to sing your frustrations away for a few days, and you’ll find that your stress levels are more manageable. And you can really get into the groove when you do this.
Libra – Go to the spa
Libra, you are the one who invests so much time in relationships, and sometimes you forget that you need love too. And you have a hard time expressing how you feel because you don’t want to cause conflict because you’re afraid you might say something that will upset someone. That brings extra stress.
And since beauty is essential to you, you want to treat yourself by going to the spa. Get a massage to release any tension in your shoulders, back, and legs. Go for a facial to feel fresher, and for a manicure and pedicure. After a day at the spa you will feel much better and refreshed.
Scorpio – Go for a swim
Scorpio, you are intense, which can cause you a lot of stress, but you keep your feelings inside because you don’t like to appear vulnerable. Therefore, the stress affects you much more, which can have serious consequences for your mental state. and physical health. However, there is one self-care tip that can help you immensely, which is to go for a swim. You have a water sign and a connection to water. That’s no surprise.
Swimming will allow you to relax and release all your tension, and it will be a natural way to do this because you are a water sign. So go to your local community center or one near you, as most of them have a pool. If you are lucky and have a pool you can swim to your heart’s content.
Sagittarius – Spend time in nature
Sagittarius, you are always on the go and eager to move on to the next adventure because you could spend your whole life traveling if you could. And it’s great to have the desire to explore and to have such enthusiasm for what life has to offer; you need to slow down and process everything you are experiencing.
The best thing you can do is to slow down and spend some time in nature. Take in your surroundings, this will help you slow down and process your experiences. Therefore, you can appreciate them more, and spending time in nature is good for your mind, body and soul. The more you do that, the more you will see that this is true.
Capricorn – Low intensity exercise
Capricorn, you are very ambitious and business oriented. You perform well and don’t stop working until you complete a project. Because you take on so much, you can burn out quickly. It gets even more complicated when you have a family on top of that.
However, the good news is that there is a self-care ritual you can use every morning before you go to work. This ritual energizes you and helps you release stress. That means a low-intensity exercise routine every morning. You can do yoga, pilates, stretching and even take a walk. It doesn’t have to be intense, because an intense workout can be stressful for you. Do some light exercise, and you’ll be able to go about your day much better.
Aquarius – Take a soothing bath
Aquarius, you are progressive and your mind is constantly busy. You can’t stop thinking because you’re thinking about the latest invention or trend and what’s to come. You cannot quiet your mind if someone tells you to. That’s why the best self-care ritual for you is to take a soothing bath every night before going to bed.
Add some lavender and chamomile to help and some Himalayan salt, and let it soak in so that you feel your cares and concerns neutralize. That way you don’t think about anything before you go to bed. Therefore, the evening bath of more than half an hour will serve you well.
Pisces – Bedtime Ritual
Pisces, you are imaginative, dreamy and intuitive. You may be prone to stressful nights and nightmares because your imagination is active. You need a bedtime ritual in which you can relax so that you can sleep peacefully. That means using a diffuser and adding the essential oil of your choice that will soothe you, often lavender.
However, there are others, such as chamomile. Turn off your screens and leave the lights off or down for at least half an hour before you go to sleep. Put on soothing and meditative music that can help you fall asleep quickly. You will feel better if you can do this and build a good sleep pattern.
There are not enough women who take good care of themselves because they put their needs last and take care of everyone else. And this speaks volumes for mothers who end up losing their identity through being a mother and forgetting who they are. July 24 is the International Day of Self Care, the day when everyone should remember to respect their needs and wishes and take care of themselves. Especially if they are carers or parents who also take on so many other responsibilities related to managing their home, giving extra to their partners and working when they do. Burnout is the result of not making sufficient use of self-care.
