Self-care is more than just treating yourself on special occasions. Its about what we do to daily to take care of our physical, emotional, mental, and social self. All of these aspects are interconnected, which means taking care of your physical self also takes care of your emotional well being.
Physical: healthy eating, exercise, sleeping 8+ hours
Emotional: talking to a trusted friend, journaling, meditation
Mental: learning new things, keeping yourself mentally stimulated
Social: finding way to connect to others, video chatting, playing sports, laughing
Getting the right amount of sleep is a major component of Self Care. Obtaining healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health, improving productivity and overall quality of life. Everyone, from children to older adults, can benefit from better sleep, and sleep hygiene can play a key part in achieving that goal.
Self-care can seem like a daunting task when you've already got a lot on your plate, so let's take a little time to reflect on what works best for you, and make an action plan.
Check out some of the tools below to keep your mind, body, and soul busy!
Great ways to reduce stress and keep yourself at ease during uneasy times.
We need the people we love more than ever right now. Here are some ides you can involve your whole family in!
Finding ways to relax, reduce stress, and clear your mind are part of becoming a responsible adult.
Its a great time to learn a new skill, take up a new hobby, or learn a new language! Try to find all the things that you are lucky to have in your life and focus on being grateful for those things and people. We don't have to love the situation that we are in to maintain a positive attitude.