Self- Care has become a buzz word that many of us use. Taking care of yourself is important in order to have healthy relationship with yourself as it produces positive feelings and boosts your confidence and self-esteem. Listed below you will find a list of practices that may help you or someone you know.

Well-Being: Well-being is a must in everyone’s life. It is the "idea" or the "why" that helps keep us balanced.

Example: Laughing- What happens to our brain when we laugh?

*Neurotransmitters called endorphins are released when you smile. These are triggered by the movements of the muscles in your face, which is interpreted by your brain, which in turn releases these chemicals. Endorphins are responsible for making us feel happy, and they also help lower stress levels.

*Faking a smile or laugh works as well as the real thing—the brain doesn’t differentiate between real or fake as it interprets the positioning of the facial muscles in the same way. This is known as the facial feedback hypothesis.

Stress Management: Stress Management is the "doing". What can you do to relieve stress?

Example: Laughing- Engage in activities that make you laugh.

*Smile and laugh regularly. Remember that your brain does not know the difference between a fake or real smile.

*Watch funny films, TV, and theater shows. This is an excellent way to inject some instant humor into your life.

*Surrounding yourself with happy, fun-loving, optimistic people will bring out your happy side, and their behavior will rub off on you as you subconsciously mimic their behavioral patterns.

*Find things to smile and laugh about.