The Bougie Guide to Self-Care
Living a bougie lifestyle can sometimes make you feel like you are continuously pouring out your time, energy and money leaving you feeling drained and depleted. The key is finding balance and taking time to refill and restore.
Here are 4 methods and tips to find your Bougie Balance.
BLOCK SCHEDULING
The main source of anxiety is feeling overwhelmed because you have too much to do in too little time and being pulled in different directions simultaneously. The academic system is built around something called ‘Block Scheduling’ where a time period is blocked off for each subject. This same system can be used as a productivity hack, and enable you to compartmentalize your personal life, work commitments and family obligations.
DIGITAL DETOX
Being available 24/7 is not healthy for anyone, so it is advisable that we need to set boundaries in regards to our digital devices.
Banishing all technology from the bedroom allows to you to have a space where it’s just you (or if your are in a relationship) your significant other.
Limiting your social media consumption to a specific time block in your schedule.
Binge - watching is unhealthy - Plan your TV consumption.
SELF IMPROVEMENT
Spend time up-skilling and reinvesting in yourself. There are numerous sites online that allow you to learn new skills for FREE or for a nominal charge.
Here are a few of our favorites to get you started.
Code Academy
Udemy
Masterclass
Lynda
SELF-CARE SUNDAY
Having a dedicated day to pamper and take care of yourself is a necessary step in your weekly routine. You can’t be bougie and feel/look burnt out therefore sitting down to outline the rituals/ activities that you enjoy and making them non-negotiable in your schedule will increase your self-worth because you are prioritizing your well-being above everything else.
BTW….it doesn’t have to be Sunday, it can be whatever day works best for you. We chose Sunday because traditionally that is a day of rest or the day that most people prepare for their week ahead.
