Tips For Introverts, Here's How To Overcome Stress By Doing Self-Care

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JAKARTA – Someone who is an introvert likes to enjoy their time alone. Even when working at home like during a pandemic, introverts don't spend a lot of contact time here and there. However, even though you don't open a lot of conversations, that doesn't mean an introvert is far from pressure and stress.

Taking care of body and soul is also needed by introverts. Although social interaction is limited and personal characters are more able to enjoy solitude, here are self-care tips that can be done to avoid feeling gloomy, depressed, and stressed.

Gardening or caring for plants

Many studies have explored the positive benefits of gardening and caring for plants. Therapeutic activities like gardening can make a person focus on something. It can also be used as an activity that clears the mind.

Fun sport

There are different types of sports, for example, indoor or outdoor sports. An introvert can release stress by exercising outdoors. Either by doing yoga, cycling, or walking around the residential complex.

Do not pause to do new habits, yes. Such as avoiding crowds, wearing masks, and choosing open places. You can plug in headphones and listen to music while jogging, walking, or cycling.

Cleaning, organizing and tidying things at home

Decluttering activities will also be beneficial for someone who is introverted. The easiest analogy, if the house is neat and organized, it is likely to be far from stress.

Cook special food

Rewarding yourself in the form of cooking your favorite food can include self-care. You can buy ingredients through the marketplace and schedule me time to enjoy the moment to mix, process, and enjoy homemade food.

Journal writing

What makes someone grateful, needs to be written in a personal journal. Writing a journal or diary containing writings about the trajectory of thoughts, emotions, and gratitude can make life's burdens lighter.

Even the benefits of self-care on this one can not only be done by an introvert. Everyone can do it.

Hot shower

This self-care method is the cheapest because all you have to do is enjoy relaxing lukewarm water. You can include a music playlist that accompanies bathing. Can also soak and relax for a while.

Are any of the ways above on your list for self-care?