Do a Body Scan for Mental Self-Care

How does it help?

You may find yourself so trapped inside your own head that you don’t even realize how stressed out you are! A body scan is a perfect mental self-care exercise that can help you identify where you’re holding on to worry and tension—and let it go. Use a CBD capsule or tincture to get rid of worries that keep you out of touch with your body. Afterward, a CBD topical can address pain directly to areas of the body that are holding tension.

How to:

  1. Sit down on your yoga mat with your CBD tincture. Drop some under your tongue. Complete a few cycles of breaths as the CBD dissolves.
  2. Take a look inside your head. Notice your worries as an impartial observer. Talk to yourself with the same kind honesty that you’d give a friend.
  3. Now move down to your chest. Does it feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest or your heart is going to explode? In this case, it’s unlikely that you’re having a heart attack, and there is no elephant in the room. You’re just stressed out.
  4. Now that you’re aware of your stress levels, sit and take deep breaths in and out. Stay calm and try to bring in perspective.
  5. Often, action is the best way to combat anxiety. If you’re worried about work, get up and get to it. If you’re worried about a romantic partner, reach out and remind them how much you love them. And don’t forget about you! First and foremost, tell yourself how much you love yourself. That’s what self-care is all about.