FIND MORE ‘YOU’ TIME Developing a Self-Care Routine
Make time for hobbies. Most people find themselves constantly juggling countless tasks and obligations. With so much to do, making time for your least
Life isn’t easy — when juggling a career, family, children, social obligations, and housework, finding time for yourself can be difficult.
Studies show that roughly 59% of individuals only make time for self-care after they’ve become stressed out. Here are some ways to develop a healthy routine that suits your busy life.
favorite activities likely won’t happen; instead, do something you enjoy. After all, self-care is about you! Yoga, reading, journaling, jogging, and meditating are just a few ways to get in some “you time.” If you like it, do it!
Become intentional. When developing a self-care ritual, it’s essential to identify your reasons behind taking better care of yourself and to pinpoint your needs. With a clear vision and motive behind your efforts, developing healthy habits to nurture and incorporate into your everyday routine becomes easier.
Plan your self-care time. Without adding self-care to your
schedule, your healthy behaviors may get placed on the back burner. Block off time for your favorite activities: Once it’s on your calendar, you’re more likely to work a routine into your day.
Create large and small self-care options. You don’t need to do the same self-care ritual all the time, but make it a point to do something for yourself every day. On busier days, you may only have a moment to take a few deep breaths and mentally reset, but on other days, you may have time for a relaxing bath, massage, workout, or pedicure.
Keep it simple. Complex rituals may create more stress or anxiety when you should be relaxing. Instead, keep it simple by focusing on relaxing, breathing, and recharging. Go for a walk in the park, take a nap, get a massage, stretch, or take a few moments to do absolutely nothing. Simplicity is the key.
Semaglutide and a Lighter You SETTING YOU UP FOR A HEALTHIER PROCEDURE
You may remember Semaglutide, the FDA-approved weight-loss drug, that has recently taken the world by storm and was featured in last month’s newsletter. Originally hitting the shelves as a diabetic medication, professionals found a strong link between the drug, which can be taken by injection or mouth, and safe and effective weight loss. Here’s how it works: Semaglutide mimics glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone that controls and regulates appetite. GLP-1 signals to your brain feelings of hunger and, alternatively, can work to suppress hunger. With Semaglutide, you are less likely to overeat, snack out of boredom, and feel hungry outside of your normal mealtimes.
a 35-pound weight loss. Eligible candidates must get a prescription, and regular health monitoring is crucial throughout the drug’s administration. For patients who are deemed to be at a high risk of undergoing surgery because their body mass index (BMI) is extremely high, Semaglutide is a fabulous option to bring the weight down to a healthier level before going under the knife. Many surgeons have a cutoff of a BMI somewhere between 30–40. Here at Music City Plastic Surgery, we believe that with a healthy diet and exercise plan, we can accept patients on the higher end of the BMI spectrum, and Semaglutide is a great method to help patients get down to a safer BMI range before surgery. Not only does this make the procedure safer and help the patient become a better candidate, but it also promotes faster healing.
If you are considering a procedure but need to get into a healthier weight range first, or if you just want to shed a few extra pounds, let’s chat! Call us today to set up an appointment. We will evaluate your individual condition and set a plan into motion!
When treated with Semaglutide, one study showed patients were able to see roughly
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