{"id":21411,"date":"2020-10-07T22:49:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T22:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=21411"},"modified":"2020-10-12T19:17:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:17:23","slug":"self-care-for-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/self-care-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Self-Care for Men Is Essential & 6 Ways to Start"},"content":{"rendered":"Garrett Munce, grooming expert and author of <\/em>Self-Care for Men<\/a>, explains why personal TLC is essential and easier to practice than you may think. Plus: six simple self-care ideas for men.<\/em>\r\n\r\nLook, I totally get it. Taking time out of the day to care for yourself doesn’t always sound like the easiest thing to do. Packed schedules, endless to-do lists, and looming deadlines can make focusing on yourself seem frivolous and, well, just another thing to add to your list.\r\n\r\nBut if the long quarantine season of 2020 has taught us anything, it\u2019s that stress is always going to be there. In fact, when our usual unwinding methods\u2014like hanging out with friends, dining out, even going to the barbershop\u2014are taken away from us, creating a personal self-care routine becomes even more important.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s why self-care is on everyone\u2019s mind right now. We\u2019re scrambling for ways to deal with what\u2019s going on in the world. As things seem to spin out of control, we’re all searching for ways to decrease stress, disconnect for a little bit<\/a>, and do something that just makes us feel good.\r\n\r\n\"Copies\r\n

Men Need Self-Care, Too<\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019ve never had a self-care routine, starting one might seem intimidating. Especially if you\u2019re a dude, who as a group are notorious for neglecting themselves.\r\n\r\nWe tend to think of self-care as what we see on social media<\/a>: elaborate bathing routines, sunrise yoga, hours spent in advanced meditation<\/a>, an insanely complicated #selfcaresunday DIY spa ritual. These images make self-care seem like a real commitment<\/em>, you know? And you scroll past them thinking you could never do that.\r\n\r\nBut I\u2019ll let you in on a secret: Self-care doesn\u2019t have to be elaborate. At its base level, self-care is doing something because it makes you feel good. And it could be almost anything!\r\n\r\nChances are you\u2019re already doing some things that count as self-care. Maybe you\u2019ve adopted a new home workout routine<\/a> lately. Welcome to self-care. Have you been going to bed earlier? That\u2019s self-care, as well. Perhaps you\u2019ve decided to eat a little healthier and cook more of your own food. That definitely counts as self-care, too.\r\n

6 Simple Self-Care Ideas for Men<\/h2>\r\nSelf-care shouldn\u2019t be intimidating. It\u2019s all about developing practices that make you feel more relaxed, less stressed, and generally better.\r\n\r\nIn my book<\/a>, I outline a variety of ways men can begin to develop a self-care practice. Self-care is not one-size-fits-all, and your practice can be simple or elaborate. But the most important thing is that you include things that you actually want<\/em> to do and can stick with.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re not sure what those things could be, here are some places to start.\r\n\r\n\"Garrett\r\n

1. Develop A Skincare Routine<\/h3>\r\nThe reason many guys don\u2019t get into skincare is because it seems complicated, but I\u2019m here to tell you it\u2019s not! Not only will a skincare routine keep you looking great in both the short and long terms, but it can actually make you feel<\/em> better, too.\r\n\r\nCreating a skincare ritual is tactile, as you\u2019re actively applying products to your face. It helps you connect with your body and disconnect from the world, even for just a minute or two.\r\n\r\nTo create your own men’s skincare routine<\/a>, start simple:\r\n