Effective self-care is more than just eating cake. Ideally it should make you feel good over the long term: diet, exercise, meditation, relaxation, medication, study, and practice.

Of course, if you need to do something to survive, do it. But also consider what will help you NOT to have to do those short term fixes again.

Morning rituals can help you, as well as a list of ‘go to’ activities that work for you in different contexts (calm breathing, breaks, books, music).

Self improvement + Relaxation = Effective Self-Care