Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. During American Heart Month this February, ALLtech Benefits is sharing how easy it can be to “put your heart” into your daily routine. 

Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, and not cheating on sleep can all benefit your heart. Here are few self-care tips to try every day to make your heart a priority:

Self-Care Sunday: Find a moment of serenity every Sunday. Spend some quality time on yourself. 

Mindful Monday: Be mindful about your health and regularly monitor your blood pressure or blood sugar if needed. Keep an eye on your weight to make sure it stays within or moves toward a healthy range. 

Tasty Tuesday: Try a recipe that follows the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, which includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, lean meats, beans, nuts, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. 

Wellness Wednesday: Don’t waffle on your wellness. Move more, eat a fruit or vegetable you’ve never tried, or make a plan to quit smoking or vaping. 

Treat Yourself Thursday: Treats can be healthy. Try making a dessert with fresh fruit and yogurt. Then stretch your imagination beyond food. Host a family dance party, take a few minutes to sit still and meditate, go for a long walk, or watch a funny show to spend some quality time on yourself. 

Follow Friday: Follow inspiring people and pages on social media, or text a friend to help you stick to your self-care goals. 

Selfie Saturday: Inspire others to take care of their own hearts. Talk about your self-care routine with loved ones or share a selfie on your social media platforms. 

Learn more about heart health and heart-healthy activities in your community, and see what others are doing for their heart health, at nhlbi.nih.gov/ourhearts or follow #OurHearts on social media.