When it comes to self-care, men usually don't think anything about doing it. To be honest, most men don't think that self-care is important to do. Here are 10 ways for men to practice self-care!

10 Ways for Men To Practice Self-Care

• Journal-Simply writing about what is happening can be a great form of self-care.
• Learn a new hobby-Learning something new can keep your mind sharp while offering a sort of escape into something new and exciting!
• Meditate-Like journaling, meditation can help you get your thoughts and feelings in good order, and help you express them.
• Get a facial-Spa activities like a facials are a great way to just relax and take care of your skin!
• Find a group of like minded men to connect with-Finding other men who practice self-care is a great idea. You can get ideas and inspiration.
• Start a yoga practice-Yoga is a great activity for both self-care and weight loss. Men have been starting to incorporate yoga into their self-care practice.
• Spend time in nature (camping, etc.)-It's almost a give-in that most men do enjoy some activity outdoors. I don't wish to generalize, but outside activities tend to be perfect for self-care.
• Take a weekend trip either alone or with friends-Just like finding a group of like minded men to share your practice with, taking a weekend away with friends or alone is a great way to connect.
• Read more about something interesting that you’re curious about-Learning and reading are always a great ways to practice self-care. There's something about expanding our minds that makes men feel more powerful. I do not quite understand it, but I can agree that it's true.
• Take up a mindfulness/breathing practice-Pairing mindfulness and breathing with a yoga practice is the final activity I wanted to mention today. The combination of these practices are almost unstoppable when it comes to self-care for men!

These are just a few things you can do. This brings up another question for many men and that is, "why should I practice self care?" I wish the answer was simple, but it's not.

The short answer is that self care is often seen as part of health care. You cannot pour from an empty cup, and as men, we often feel like we are doing a lot all at once. If you don't take care of yourself, it's impossible for you to take care of others. In addition, when you take time for self care, you take time to recharge your own batteries.

The trick is often finding the time to do the self care. With lives being as busy as they are, this is often the biggest challenge of all. In addition to timing, being unsure of how to start practicing self-care is another barrier. Men just need to take 5 minutes a day to start practicing self-care. That can be as easy as meditation or journaling, or any of the other activities mentioned in this blog post!

I think it's safe to say we've covered a plethora of things today. Self-care is healthcare for not just women and children, but also men. Men must begin or continue a self-care practice. Given all the mental health benefits such a practice grants, there is also a logical reason. So next time the man you love asks about self-care, show them this article and encourage him to begin a practice of his own.

Until next week! Be well and namaste!