We wouldn't expect a car to run without gas or our cell phones to work without recharging the battery.
So why do we have that expectation of ourselves?
There's a quote that says, "You can't pour from an empty cup."
We need to be intentional about how we refill our cups.
Check in with yourself often and ask-
"What do I need right now?"
"How can I meet that need with the time I have available?"
You can also print this Mental Health Check-In Mini Poster and keep it somewhere visible as a daily reminder to check in with yourself.
As you navigate this stressful time, we want to remind you to practice self-compassion. Here is a short podcast on self-compassion, along with the self-compassion technique referenced by the student being interviewed.
Would you be interested to know where you rank in self-compassion?
Take the Self-Compassion Test developed by Dr. Kristen Neff, one of the leading researchers on the subject.