By: Leila
This is how you know you are a boss babe..
You wake up early, do your meditation, prepare yourself and your family for the day and get started on impacting the world with your feminine power. You know what that is?
It is called QUEENING!!!
While you are up and down advancing your life and making the world a better place, how much time do you take to care for your mind, body and soul?
Here are some important boss babe tips to help you through your mental health care:
1. Sitting still in silence
Personally, this has always got me geared up for the day.
When in this state, the mind settles and organizes your thoughts, the soul calms itself and your heart speaks to you through intuition.
If you were uncertain about something for instance, a business deal, opportunity or anything work-related or in an uncomfortable emotional state such as an argument with a friend, spouse or family member, the stillness will settle you and help you make a decision.
2. Journaling
Writing down how I feel is part of my weekly mental and emotional health care check-up.
It has proven to help me keep track of my emotions and it relieves me off mental pressure.
Journaling can be done daily or weekly depending on your schedule.
When you write down your thoughts and feelings, you relieve yourself of any tension that may throw you off-balance and prevent you from performing at your best.
3. Sleep
Taking that random 20 minute nap or 1-2 hour sleep is very helpful in reducing stress and organizing your thoughts, ideas, dilemmas and emotions.
Sleep is as important to your normal functioning as food and shelter.
According to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Study subject was Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep
"...Recent findings suggest that sleep plays a housekeeping role that removes toxins in your brain that build up while you are awake."
When you sleep, negative feelings are obliterated thus elevating your moods and improved moods allow you to relate better with people.
Once toxins are removed from the brain, your creativity and performance levels increase thus raising your productivity.
In addition, sleep improves your physical health. When you are asleep, the body activates your nervous system and repairs worn out tissues thus strengthening your immune system.
Contrary to the negative perception of sleep created by society, it actually works in your favor.
So boss babe, switch off that phone, iPad, tv or laptop and jump into the sack for a nice relaxing sleep. It is good for your general health.
4. Talk to a confidant
As a boss babe, you are naturally a problem solver. You are used to handling and overcoming obstacles by yourself and so far you have done well! Look at you, you are winning!!
But every queen needs a confidant especially with matters involving the heart and emotions.
Personally, I am just learning how to open up and talk about my problems as I go through them and not after I have gone through them.
It has proven to be very helpful in solving business and personal disputes.
Seeking counsel is not a sign of weakness but a sign of self-respect and emotional intelligence.
So it is okay to ask for help, boss babe. It does not take away your power. It replenishes it.
5. Affirmations
Speaking power into yourself translates to speaking well of yourself and increases a positive attitude towards others and situations in life.
Whatever you speak about, you bring about. You manifest your affirmations.
Affirming yourself every morning before you begin your routine enables you to perceive your day positively and face it with confidence.
Affirmations also elevate your mindset and calm your spirit. Affirmations alter any negative self-perception.
Moreover, they also improve your mood hence improving your relationships and people love to work and hang out where there are positive vibes.
6. Exercise
Physical exercise not only keeps you fit and gets your sexy back but also strengthens your heart's muscles, elevates your mood and refreshes your mind.
Exercise fosters growth of your brain cells and aids in memory and creativity.
According to Cleveland Clinic
Study subject: Healthy Brains
"Strength training isn’t just for body builders. Lifting weights or using a resistance band not only builds muscle and strengthens bone; it can boost brain power, improve mood, enhance concentration and increase decision-making skills."
Additionally, "Exercise improves blood flow and memory; it stimulates chemical changes in the brain that enhance learning, mood and thinking."
If you are tense about something, working out or taking a stroll will calm your nerves and allow your brain to come up with a solution.
So boss babe, get on that workout routine and keep at it. It makes you a better human.
7. Gratitude
That quote is true to the letter.
Being thankful for what you have enhances a positive attitude towards life.
Gratitude also benefits your mental health in a way that activates good memories, positive perception of problems and problem-solving abilities.
It also enhances positive emotions which in turn improve business and interpersonal communication.
Gratitude is a magnet for relationships. People like to be appreciated and they do more when they feel appreciated.
When you also thank yourself, you do more for yourself which means your personal growth and life goals will sky rocket.
Take some time to write down what you are grateful for. Even in the bad situations, look at the good that came out. Did you learn something that has been beneficial to your journey moving forward?
I have learnt to be grateful throughout my journey and I no longer complain or look back in regret or pain.
Be thankful. It is good for your life in general.
#wellness #wellbeing #womenempowerment #bossbabes #selfcare #mentalhealth
Love these tips!
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Thanks for reading queen!
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Beautifully written!
ReplyDeleteLove the sleep part.
Thanks queen! Sleep is extremely important!
DeleteI love it too!
Saw the pretty flowers on LinkedIn and I just had to click the link!
ReplyDeleteOh my... These are amazing tips!