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The Top 10 Ways To #TreatYoSelf

It's not stupid, it's needed.

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The Top 10 Ways To #TreatYoSelf
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#TreatYoSelf

Love it or hate it, there is truth behind it.

According to the American Psychology Association, stress causes poor health emotionally, physically and mentally. In a 2015 study, millennials reported higher levels of stress than any other generation, and one in four say they don't do enough to de-stress.

This means self-care is incredibly important. It's a lesson I'm trying very hard to learn.

So, here is a list of ways to #TreatYoSelf:

10. Go for a long run or walk.

According to the Mayo Clinic, walking increases your mood, manages your blood pressure as well as strengthens your muscles and bones.

9. Unplug from technology for a day.

Various research suggests that unplugging from technology will help you sleep better and feel happier. That's reason enough to go without for just a day.

8. Go on a trip, even if it's just for a day.

Exploring the world around us is always a good idea. Finding state or national park nearby or freebies in the city is a way to help unwind from work and school.

7. Pamper yourself.

Physical health is also important! Pampering is about appreciating the body you have and taking care of it!

6. Repeat positive affirmations.

We have the power of life and death in our tongues. When we talk trash to ourselves, then we feel like trash. Why not plant a garden in your mind, body and soul?

5. Take a nap.

Napping improves your mood and focus. Napping for 20-30 minutes is best for alertness, while napping for 90 minutes is best to eliminate stress.

4. De-clutter your room, dorm or apartment.

Wellness advocates agree that de-cluttering relieves emotional stress by establishing order in your environment. A tidy home is a happy home.

3. Dress up and take yourself on a date.

Dating yourself means investing in your interests and discovering your personality. Self-awareness is incredibly needed in a world of copycats.

2. Do something creative.

Whether it's arts and crafts, writing or whatever else, being creative works parts of your brain that may not be used as much, thus it improves your mood and makes your cognitive functions stronger.

1. Read a book.

Reading is fun. It's relaxing and exciting. You can explore the whole world from your couch. It allows you to escape this world and enter a new one, if only for a few hours.

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