Self-Care You’ll Actually Use

12 Days of Wellness
Written By Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Self-Care You’ll Actually Use

Quick Tip:

Build a 5-minute self-care habit that fits your life — not something complicated you’ll abandon in a week.

Why It Helps:

Short, realistic habits are the ones that stick, especially during busy seasons.

Try This Today:

  • Pick one: stretch, journal, breathe, or sip tea quietly.

  • Choose a time that feels natural (after work, before bed).

  • Keep it to 5 minutes or less.

Put down the device, it’s just 5 minutes, and aim to keep this 5-minute habit well past the holidays.

Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Mexico, USA. As the owner of Real World Nutrition, her private practice, she's passionate about guiding individuals toward eating and living healthier in the real world. Beyond one-on-one consultations, Shelley is a multifaceted professional. She's a podcaster, author, speaker, and consultant known for her commitment to dispelling nutrition myths and providing evidence-based information. Her mission is to empower people to achieve improved health, wellness, and energy without resorting to restrictive diets or misinformation.

https://www.shelleyrael.com/
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