#SelfCare
what's self-care?
Self care in essence is the mindful taking of time to pay attention to you, not in a narcissistic way, but in a way that ensures that you are being cared for by you.
Self-care is a personal matter and everyone's approach to it is different.
Below are the different
aspects to self-care and an example that has proven useful to people.
| ASPECTS OF SELF CARE | AN EXAMPLE |
|---|---|
| workplace or professional | set up a peer-support group |
| physical | get some exercise before/after work regularly |
| psychological self-care | make time to engage with positive friends and family |
| emotional sef-care | write three good things that you did each day |
| spiritual self-care | engage in reflective practices like meditation |
| relationship self-care | prioritize close relationships in your life e.g. with partners, family and children |
Here are four ways that you can exercise self-care!
1. Self care means knowing who you are and your limits.
Self care means recognizing when you are doing more than you are used to handling and trying to figure out what can be done to slow down.
2. Self care means finding a way to decompress throughout your day
not just when you leave work. What is it you do to rest your mind during and after a work day? What helps you tune out the noise? For example, try stretching or taking a brief walk even if it's only a few feet away, getting yourself a drink of water, talking to a friend, getting in touch with a loved one even if it's just a text, or purposely looking at photos that have special meaning. The brain needs those pauses.
3. Self Care means getting the sleep you need and knowing how to rest.
Are you getting enough sleep for you? Do you know how much sleep you require everyday and are you sleeping at least that much? Making a serious effort to make that happen as well as knowing how to rest your body and your mind are essential.
4. Self care means making sure that you're well fed.
Does what you eat provide the energy you need to function? Do you take time to eat meals at work and do you take time to have snacks when your body requires intermittent food during the work day? Self care means integrating favorite healthy foods into your everyday eating routines and planning ahead to make sure you have adequate nutrition throughout your day.
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