Discussion

What is Self-care?

For this discussion:

  1. Consider these two definitions of self-care:

  • “Self-care [is] the deliberate effort to take part in activities and behaviors that enhance one’s well-being.” (Martin, 2021)

  • “Self-care practices are self-initiated activities that maintain and promote physical and emotional health.” (Moses, Bradley, & O’Callaghan, 2016)

  1. Read or listen to the Speaking of Psychology's episode “Why We’re burned out and what to do about it, with Christina Maslach, PhD” (July, 2021)

  2. Read one of the two articles:

For this discussion please answer the following questions:

  1. How would you define self-care? Has your understanding of self-care changed after reading the definitions of self-care and the materials for this discussion? Discuss the differences and similarities.

  2. Do you actively practice self-care, and if so, how? Why or why not?

  3. Connect self-care to your future career. Here are some questions to consider: How will or can self-care play a role in your professional career? How do you plan to take care of yourself as you enter the workforce? When you think of an excellent professional in your field, do you think of self-care or well-being?

Please respond to two of your classmate's posts.

Your initial posts are due Thursday by 11:59 pm, and your responses are due Sunday by 11:59 pm.