The excessive demands of work and life can drain the body and mind, often leaving little room for self-care. Here are self-care tips for young professionals.

Nutritious Meals: What we eat can hugely impact our stress levels. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce stress, especially citrus fruits4 and leafy green vegetables4 are linked to lower stress levels.

If you are unable to fulfill your daily vitamin requirements, consider including supplements to fill the gap. Just take the first step and make small adjustments to your diet to see better results.

Quality Sleep: Young professionals often sacrifice their sleep and work harder to achieve their goals, but inadequate sleep is associated with mental distress . A well-rested brain improves productivity.

For the mind to function well, a minimum of 7 or more hours of sleep per night is necessary. Anything less than this may contribute to conditions such as depression.

Physical Exercise: When you are already tired because of a demanding work schedule, it may seem that physical exercise will increase this fatigue. But in fact, it’s quite the opposite!

Including physical exercise in your routine leads to the release of happy hormones, endorphins that improve mood, self-esteem and lower stress and anxiety levels. Pick an activity that you love and see the difference yourself.