As students, we are always on the go, and it is sometimes hard to think of ourselves before thinking of our busy schedules and all of the work needing to get done. However, it is crucial to recognize your hard work and take time to pamper yourself in order to reduce stress and maintin your health. The concept of self-care goes far beyond that of doing a daily face mask, and then calling it a day. Self-care means prioritizing yourself and giving your body what it needs. It is important to have a school-life balance, and finding a way to pamper yourself every once in a while is a good way to achieve this. So, take a break from your studies, or for that matter, treat yourself while you study.

Here are some tips for pampering yourself while juggling school:

Focus on clean eating

One part of self-care is focusing on the food that you are putting into your body. An easy way to stay on track of this is to plan out all of your meals and meal prep at the beginning of the week. If this isn’t an option for you, there are always healthy takeout options. This is a good, guilt-free way to pamper yourself while balancing your busy schedule.

Do a facemask while you do your work

The skin is the largest organ in our bodies, so it is important to take care of it. If you are stuck doing last-minute assignments, pop on a facemask and get to work. If you’ve made it this far in school, chances are you’ve likely learned to multitask, and putting on a facemask while you get some work done is a great way to multi-task and practice self-care.

Drink a hot cup of tea of coffee at your favorite coffee shop

Go to a coffee shop if you’re needing to study and order the yummiest thing on the menu. Treat yourself to a delicious latte or sweet treat, and let this serve as motivation to get all of your work done.

Buy yourself flowers

Flowers don’t always need to be a gift for you to enjoy them. Buy yourself flowers, and every time you look at them throughout the week remind yourself that you deserve them and every bit of happiness that comes with them.

Find time for your passion, and do things that make you happy

This may not be seen as pampering yourself, but making time for things that make you happy can have a detrimental effect on your mood. By fulfilling your passions or participating in your favorite activities or workouts, you may leave feeling inspired. Often times, doing your favorite things can get you out of a rut and leave you feeling better than ever.