10 Signs Of Lack Of Self Care You Need To Watch Out For
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If you are watching out for signs of lack of self-care in yourself, it is essential to know these!
We all know that self-care is vital for our mental and physical well-being; if you didn’t, then check out this blog post on self care benefits! But it can be hard to know if you are doing too much or too little or what to look out for to remind you to incorporate more self care!
You are going to love these signs for lack of self-care because once you know them, you will always be on the lookout and know precisely when to bring more self-care into your life.
This post is all about signs of lack of self care!
10 Signs Of Lack Of Self Care
Feeling Tired Frequently:
Constant fatigue can be a sign you’re not getting enough rest or relaxation.
It can be helpful to take some melatonin or take social media breaks to help you gain more energy!
Don’t forget to eat a variety of foods and nutrients to give your brain sustainable energy that will keep you going throughout the day.
My favorite tip is to get a pack of personal-sized smoothies (not an affiliate link) from a big box store like Sam’s Club and keep them around for easy snacks, quick pick me up, and study break drinks.
Find easy ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet to make it super easy for yourself!
Here is a post about anxiety meal plans if you would like to learn more about food and mental health :).
Stress and Anxiety:
If you’re feeling stressed and anxious more often than not, it might be time to incorporate more self-care into your routine2.
These are the best times because you can really figure out what works for you!
If you notice your mental health is deteriorating, then you know that your self care routine either isn’t working or it’s being neglected.
Try out some journaling or writing down a list of everything you can control that is stressing you out. Find ways to actively work on this stress and anxiety so you can actually improve. Here’s a post all about journaling for beginners if you don’t know where to start.
Talk to a kind friend who will listen and not overshadow you, they might just be able to help you solve some of your problems!
Physical Illness:
If you frequently fall ill and doctors cannot find a clear cause, it could be a sign of poor self-care.
I love this topic because when I get sick all the time when I am depressed. It always surprises me when I go to the doctor and there’s nothing wrong with me then I practice some self-care and it basically goes away.
Here’s a post about flu-like symptoms of depression that really surprised me.
Take some time to drink extra water and get more sleep to help with this!
Lack of Creativity:
If you’re finding it hard to think creatively, it might be a sign that you’re not taking care of yourself properly.
This one is so hard because it will feel like you have hit a plateau and will never get out of it. You have to learn to find ways to fill yourself up!
My solution is to start listening to audiobooks and music that make me feel good.
Audiobooks are my absolute favorite self-care hack because I like to set a 30-minute timer right when I lay in bed and fall asleep to a good book!
If you are looking for good book recommendations, here are some of my favorites!
Health Problems:
Ongoing health issues could indicate that you need to focus more on self-care.
Maybe you need to shower or drink more water, which can be difficult for some of us.
This one might be the hardest to trust or look out for because stress and health can get confused.
If you constantly feel sick or have a cold, a lack of self-care might be where you should look first!
See a doctor if your health problems are concerning, but look out for aches and pains that may be caused by unnecessary stress.
Poor Sleep:
It could be a sign of insufficient self-care if you’re having trouble sleeping.
Self-care can also look like productivity, and that sucks.
Sometimes, doing things throughout the day is essential so you actually tire yourself out.
Read a challenging book, learn something new, or do some homework throughout the day so that your brain will want to take a break!
Overly Self-Critical:
Being overly critical of oneself can be a sign of needing more self-care.
Look out for this sign, especially if you aren’t usually self-critical.
It can be comforting to know that if you’re being self-critical, then it might just be your brain lashing out at you rather than worthy criticism.
Emotional Instability:
Mood swings or emotional instability can be a sign that you’re not taking care of your mental health.
You might want to ask your friends and family to help you watch out for this one!
Self-care is tricky, so if you are constantly switching moods, then that can be a sign of a lack of self care.
This would also be an excellent time for journaling and being inspired.
Listen to a happy book or write down simple lists.
Here is 200 five minute journal prompts that can help you regulate your emotions.
Lack of Energy:
If you constantly feel drained, it’s a sign that you’re overdue for some self-care.
Try taking quiet time where you do absolutely nothing and sit with your thoughts.
Notice your surroundings and what makes you feel negatively and positively.
Taking time to be quiet will absolutely help you with a lack of energy.
Neglecting Personal Needs:
Ignoring your physical and emotional needs is a clear sign that you’re not practicing enough self-care.
This one is the hardest to tackle.
This is also the most giant sign of lack of self care!
The only cure to this is to find ways to make self-care easier.
This can mean only washing one outfit and some towels so you can shower.
Or asking a friend or partner to put toothpaste on a toothbrush and bring to you with a cup of water and an empty cup.
Find ways to make self-care easier by having options for how you can complete the task!
Remember, everyone’s experience with self-care is different.
Well, There You Go!
This post was all about lack of self-care!
If you are struggling with self-care I highly recommend having as many options as possible!
Remember that self-care isn’t one size fits all and that what your friends do might not work for you.
Talk around and look for ways that self-care can be made more accessible!
Comment below with a brief overview of your self-care routine so we can all get ideas on making it amazingly
