According to hypnotist Emilie Leyes, self-care does not have to take extra time out of your day.
She shares five simple techniques that can easily be incorporated into everyday routines, Express reports.
No extra time is needed
Emilie Leyes says her methods can be practiced without setting aside additional time in your schedule.
She believes they have made a significant difference to both her daily life and her overall well-being.
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Five seconds can make a difference
One of the techniques is Mel Robbins' five-second rule.
When the alarm goes off, count down from five to one and get out of bed as soon as you reach the end of the countdown.
A better start to the morning
According to Emilie, this method can make it easier to get out of bed.
She says that after just a few days, she found herself becoming more of a morning person.
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Laugh during your morning routine
Another habit she recommends is laughter yoga, which she practices while getting ready in the morning.
This can be done in the shower or while brushing your teeth.
Your body responds to laughter
She explains that the body does not distinguish between genuine and forced laughter.
As a result, forced laughter can quickly turn into genuine laughter and help lift your mood.
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Make everyday routines work for you
Emilie encourages people to use ordinary daily tasks as opportunities for self-care rather than seeing them simply as chores.
Focus on your senses
For example, while washing the dishes, she recommends paying attention to the feeling of the warm water and the soap on your hands instead of focusing solely on the task itself.
Notice the good things around you
On your way to work, she suggests looking for beautiful things along the route.
According to her, this can make an ordinary commute feel more positive.
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Take three mindful breaths
If there is no time for meditation, she recommends conscious breathing instead.
She suggests focusing your attention on your next three breaths.
The physiological sigh
One technique involves taking a deep breath, followed by a short additional inhale before slowly exhaling with a long sigh.
She believes repeating this three times can help reset the nervous system.
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Make room for daydreaming
The final technique is to allow yourself to daydream about both happy memories and future goals.
Let positive thoughts take up more space
Emilie recommends imagining joyful past experiences and future successes as vividly as possible.
She believes that, taken together, these five simple habits can improve how you feel throughout the day.