Musician (or anyone) Self-Care

What happens if you don't take care of yourself? I can tell you there's no happy answer to that. Musicians need self-care that includes and excludes music.

Exercise

Get outside for a hike. Try a Yoga class. Splurge on that gym membership.

First Up

Stretch

Learn stretches for your instrument (even if it's your voice)

Learn

to move into your practice sessions at a pace that works for you and your body

Warm-up before you play

Avoid Screens

no matter how small they may be

Don't Worry

Set an alarm if you think you might nap too long

Rest Suggestions

Best Nutrition Possible

Prioritize vegetables, fruit, and just enough protein.

Best to try this

Greens

There are so many delicious green vegetables

Lean

Learn how to shop for lean (unprocessed) protein

Best Health-Loaded Foods

Don't Get High

Limit or remove drinks and drugs that we've become too reliant on.

ready for a challenge?

Kombucha

is a very healthy fermented tea that makes you feel like you're drinking something special

Hang out

with friends who have fun while they're sober

Find Alternatives. Get Support.

One more time

Exercise

Rest

Nutrition

Sober