How to Do Self-Care Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Wi-Fi Connection)

SELF CARE IN THE DIGITAL AGE

HOW TO FIND BALANCE AMIDST 
THE CHAOS

Self-care used to be simple. A bubble bath, a good book, maybe a facial mask that promised to turn your skin into silk. Fast forward to 2025, and self-care has evolved into a multi-step, multi-app journey that somehow involves both journaling and scheduling your meltdowns. But hey, at least there’s an app for it.

Between managing your inbox, making sure your Instagram grid is on fire, and convincing your boss you're working hard (when you’re actually Googling "how to meditate like a pro"), it’s easy to feel like you're drowning in a sea of digital noise. So, how do we maintain a sliver of peace?

Step 1: Throw Away the Guilt (And Maybe That One Skincare Product You Never Use)

If you feel like you need to take a nap every time you scroll through social media, you're not alone. Self-care isn’t about checking off boxes or perfecting a 12-step skincare routine that costs more than your rent. It’s about saying "no" to the things that don’t bring you joy (sorry, Aunt Brenda, we’re not attending another 6-hour Zoom birthday party). Find your zen in the chaos—whether it’s a five-minute dance party to your favorite throwback jams or muting group chats that make you question your existence.

Step 2: Redefine ‘Me Time’ (Yes, Binge-Watching Counts)

Not every act of self-care has to be Instagrammable. Meditation is great and all, but sometimes, self-care is rewatching your comfort TV show for the tenth time while eating snacks straight out of the bag. Do what actually makes you feel good, not what the internet tells you should feel good.

Step 3: Give Meditation a Go (Yes, You Can Do It!)

If one more person tells you to "just breathe," you might want to consider giving it a try. Meditation can do wonders for you, and you don't have to force yourself to sit in silence while your brain reminds you of every awkward thing you've ever said. Instead, meditation can be active, you can do it while you take a walk. You can journal (if you’re into that), color your stress away, or even play with a pet. Inner peace looks different for everyone.

Step 4: Digital Detox, But Make It Realistic

We all love the idea of an unplugged, peaceful existence, but unfortunatelly we've developped such an addictive bond with our phones that they keep interfearing - and even manacing - our closest relationships.  Let’s be real —  our mental health is deeply suffering with that, making turning off our phones lead to panic and anxiety. Make sure you set small, manageable limits: unfollow accounts that stress you out, turn off unnecessary notifications, and maybe (just maybe) stop checking your emails at 2 AM. Baby steps.

Step 5: Accept That Doing Nothing is Also Self-Care

Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is… nothing. If you’re exhausted, rest. If you’re overwhelmed, take a break. You don’t need to justify every moment of downtime. Existing is enough.

Take care of your mental health. And if that means meditating three times a day instead of scrolling through memes in bed for an hour—just do it. Changing your habits will have a major impact in your life, your mental health and your overal health.