Daily Personal Activities - Getting Ready For the Day

 Daily personal activities are routine tasks that help individuals maintain hygiene and health. They include bathing, grooming (brushing teeth and hair), dressing and toileting.

The support provided for these activities is tailored to the unique needs and abilities of each individual, ensuring a person-centred approach. Learn more about how NDIS daily personal activities support can help.

Getting Ready for the Day

The term “getting ready for the day” refers to the overall process of preparing yourself physically, mentally and emotionally for your daily tasks. It includes a series of activities that help you wake up, feel refreshed and prepared to tackle your responsibilities each morning.

Getting ready for the day on a regular basis promotes a daily positive mindset and helps you perform better at all times. It increases your confidence, organization, motivation, productivity and efficiency – all while demonstrating that you care about yourself and want to be at your best all the time.

To get ready for the day, wake up at a consistent time to establish your internal clock. Have a glass of water to hydrate, do some light exercise and stretch to boost blood flow and awaken your muscles. Take a shower, brush your teeth, wash your face, do your hair and makeup, and then dress yourself in something that makes you look good and feel confident!

Taking Care of Yourself

When it comes to self-care, consistency is key. Establishing a consistent daily routine can help you feel grounded and secure. For example, waking up at the same time every day, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly and eating healthy meals are great ways to take care of yourself.

Taking care of yourself also means finding activities that make you happy. Some of these activities can include singing, reading, playing games, spending time in nature or talking with friends. Some people enjoy walking or playing with pets to get fresh air and exercise.

It is important to remember that it is not selfish to put your own needs first. It is much like the advice we are given on airplanes: put on your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs. It is essential that you make yourself a priority, so you can be a better support for those around you. It might be hard to do at first, but just try to work in one small step at a time.

Getting to and From Work

If you have the ability to, try to walk or cycle instead of driving. This will add some physical activity to your daily routine and trigger the body’s release of feel-good endorphins. If you live close enough, a short walk to work could be possible. If not, then getting off the bus or train a stop earlier and walking to the office can still be a good way of increasing your daily activity.

If you need to drive, use the time in your car to tick off any easy emails or work to-dos that can be done on the go – for example, reading through a presentation deck, or compiling figures for an upcoming meeting. This will help you feel productive and reduce your to-do list when you get home from work. You can also use this time to plan meals, look up recipes, or even find new music to listen to.

Taking Care of Your Home

Personal care is an integral part of everyday life. It includes bathing and showering, grooming, dressing, managing medications, and ensuring a clean living environment. Consistent practice promotes hygiene, mental health, and self-confidence.

Instrumental activities of daily living, also known as ADLs, include things like preparing meals, shopping, cleaning, using money, and maintaining a home. Our support specialists will take into account each individual’s goals and objectives when delivering daily personal activities in Melbourne.

To ensure our clients receive the best quality support, we only work with providers who are registered to deliver the high intensity daily personal activity class of support (registration group 104). You can find these providers on the NDIS provider register. To learn more about a particular provider, visit their website or contact them directly. Our team is happy to help you choose the right provider for you.