How the habit-stacking method fits more self-care into your day | body+soul
How the simple ‘self-stacking’ method fits more self-care into your day
Self-care is widely touted as important to our strengthen and build from there.”
4 ways to habit-stack your self-care
Self-care stacking has become a popular offshoot of habit stacking and helps fit looking after yourself into a packed calendar.
“It reframes self-care in a really helpful way,” Dr Cleo says.
“Instead of waiting for an elusive ‘window’ that never comes, self-care stacking invites you to weave nourishing moments into the fabric of your existing day.”
Self-care stacking often involves a bit of multitasking, so is best done by pairing a high-concentration task with one or two mindless habits.
#1. Maximise your exercise
Can’t find the time to read?
Pair an at-home pilates class with an audiobook, to keep your mind entertained while your body’s working hard.
A similar concept can be applied to phone calls, where you might take a walk or do some gentle stretching while catching up with a friend over the phone.
#2. Multitask your beauty routine
Save some time by doing multiple beauty treatments at once.
Maybe you’re giving yourself a one-minute facial massage in the shower while your conditioner sits, or popping on a face mask and teeth whitening strips while your fake tan develops.
#3. Pair beauty admin with leisure
Some self-care tasks aren’t enjoyable or luxurious, but they’re satisfying to get done.
So, add some excitement by watching your favourite TV show while you do at-home laser hair removal or let a treatment mask work its magic on your hair.
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#4. Don’t waste your salon time
You’ve already set aside time for an appointment, so why not maximise your time there?
Many nail salons will do a pedicure and manicure at the same time, while plenty of hair salons offer beauty services such as eyebrow waxing and tinting.
