Self-care: 5 tips on where to start

(Kelsey Martirano/ Boston University) –– Sunday, July 24, was International Self-Care Day. As the conversation surrounding mental health and mindfulness continues to grow, so does the discussion of the benefits of self-care. We’ve compiled a list of five ways to practice self-care in your everyday life.

Over the past few years, journaling as a way to practice mindfulness and self-care has become more mainstream. The simple routine of journaling is often credited with helping to manage stress or anxiety, achieve goals, and improve your brain’s memory and consciousness.

The formatted journal gives you lists with prompts to answer, both morning and evening, to help you practice mindfulness. (…)