Self care for men

Self care is not just a luxury specifically for women, but it’s a mindset we all should embody, regardless of gender. Because it’s not just the women who feel stressed, pressured, and burned out from daily stressors. So before you kick ass and act composed and powerful, take a step back and spend some time for yourself.

We all need ways to manage stress and reduce anxiety, even if it means having to soak in the tub, chug a beer, work out in the gym, or spending a few hours alone in your man cave. The whole concept of self-care is for you to have time away from stress.

Don’t know how to incorporate self care into your or your partner’s daily routine? Here are tips and techniques on how to do it.

How do men pamper themselves?

Men’s self care is not much different than any other else. Whether meditating, traveling, or building a grooming routine, we listed a few ideas on how you can spend a meaningful and relaxing time for yourself.

1. Going to the gym, exercising, or just taking a run with nature can help you relax and reset the long week of hard work.
2. Skincare is also for men, and there is nothing better than to feel good. Whether soaking in a tub or treating yourself with a luxurious grooming set can be an act of self-care.
3. Drinking your stress away with a beer or wine after a long day at work is also a gift.
4. Spending time with your family is a rewarding gift. Bond with a simple board game, a movie, or just eat out. A day without stress can help you recharge yourself.

Simple and easy self care for men ideas

From improving your sleep to trying meditation, these self care ideas will help you stay healthy and sane.

1. Make time for yourself. The first step to proper self-care is making time for it. It is easy to get caught up in your daily routine and fall victim to the idea that you do not need to reserve time for yourself when there are other more important things to do, such as providing for your family. 
2. Engage with others. Maintaining meaningful relationships has been shown to influence mental health. It offers both the opportunity to share aspects of your own life and escape from your day-to-day routine to do something out of the ordinary.
3. Embrace your health, mentally and physically. Your health needs to be a priority in your life. Psychologically, this might mean taking a few minutes before you go to sleep, or when you wake up in the morning, to check how you are feeling and make plans to remedy any issues you may come upon. From mindfulness practices to engaging with a mental health professional, staying on top of your mental and physical health can be nothing but beneficial in the long run.
4. Find passion and connection. Making time to engage in activities, whatever they may be, is essential, even if in small gains. Knowing what brings you joy and being proactive about practicing or engaging with these aspects of your life has been shown to increase well-being.
5. Know your burnout signs. Little signs, whether a short temper or exhaustion, can help identify when it may be time for either a mental health day or a half-hour to yourself, doing something that helps you “reset.”