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A good self-care tip is napping during the day. Some benefits to napping is that it costs no extra money as most people have a mattress and a blanket, some people don't even need those for a short nap. Napping can also be for everyone, and may be a very good tool to use depending on your work-life schedule as it's a good tip for shift work as shift workers may have to be awake at irregular times. The health benefits include reduced fatigue as you're getting more sleep, which actually increases your alertness, mood, and boosts your performance. Napping can improve your cognitive functions, such as a better memory and problem-solving skills. There's also evidence that napping can reduce your stress and support your immune system if not getting enough sleep at night. The pillars of wellness that napping can address are emotional, spiritual, and intellectual. The emotional pillar is addressed as napping can boost your mood and alertness from reducing your sleepiness. The sp...

Another self-care idea that's on the more physical side is swimming. Some benefits to swimming, not focusing on the pillars of wellness, is that it can be fairly affordable depending on where you go swimming. I used to live 10 minutes from this small beach and that's free. There's also a variety of activities that you are able to do, such as water volleyball or Marco Polo. You can also decide to spend time with friends or swim alone if wanted. This is also a great activity for kids as it is usually seen as a fun activity and is not as formal as other exercise options may be. Now, going through the health benefits, swimming works your whole body and builds your strength and endurance while toning muscles. Swimming also strengthens your heart and lungs and is a low-impact exercise that makes it safer injuries or other conditions that make high-impact exercises difficult or dangerous. This is because the water is only a gentle resistance when swimming and other exercises, such...