Five Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life

Five Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life.

[Virtual Presenter] Feeling your best is the greatest gift you can give to others because you will have the energy to share your gifts and talents! Applying self-care practices may look different for everyone, but it is the conscious act of inviting quality time for yourself that matters. We are all worthy of taking care of ourselves in a healthy manner, which will reflect and impact our loved ones, as well as our work productivity..

[Virtual Presenter] This is why we recommend these five self-care practices for every area of your life, because everyone will win. Physical Self-Care. Social Self-Care. Spiritual Self-Care Mental Self-Care. And Emotional Self-Care..

[Virtual Presenter] Physical Self-Care. The mind and body connection is a real phenomenon. When you are caring for your body, you’ll think and feel better too. Physical self-care includes how you're fueling your body, how much sleep you're getting, how much physical activity you are doing, and how well you're caring for your physical needs..

[Virtual Presenter] Attending appointments, taking medication as prescribed, and managing your health are all part of good physical self-care. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to assess your physical health. Am I getting adequate sleep? Is my diet fueling my body well? Am I taking charge of my health? Am I getting enough exercise?.

[Virtual Presenter] Social Self-Care. We are not meant to live in total isolation, We all need social connectivity to thrive in life. Although it can be hard to make time for family and friends with our busy schedules, close connections are important for our well-being. Here are some fun ideas to try. Watch a fun movie with friends. Call a relative or old friend. Have dinner with someone. Family game night. Or volunteer for a cause that is important to you. If these activities don’t resonate with you, try something that would..

[Virtual Presenter] Mental Self-Care. Did you know that humans have about 6200 thoughts in a single day? Don’t you think our self-talk will affect how we think and feel about ourselves? It’s also important to stimulate your mind with mental activities. Here are some mental activities to try. Practice self-compassion and acceptance. Choose positive thoughts more often. Choose kindness. Do a puzzle. Or learn something new..

[Virtual Presenter] Spiritual Self-Care. Nurturing your spirit doesn’t have to involve religion, though for some it does. It can involve anything that helps you develop a deeper sense of meaning, understanding or connection with the universe. Here are a few examples. Meditation. Yoga. Being in nature. And self-reflection..

[Virtual Presenter] Emotional Self-Care. It is important to have healthy coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions like anger, anxiety, and sadness. Emotional self-care is a process in which we bring our awareness to our emotions and take the steps necessary in order to honor and care for these emotions. Here are some activities that can be helpful for emotional self-care. Talk to a friend you can trust. Journal your feelings. Feel your feelings without judgement. Meditation. Show gratitude. Set boundaries. And remember to take a break..

[Virtual Presenter] Far too often, we don’t want to slow down because there is so much to do. Ironically, by taking time for ourselves, we gain the strength and positive energy to drive forward in high gear. Sometimes, taking a step back is all we need to feel inner balance, happiness, and peace of mind. You deserve to feel good and you are worthy of quality time for yourself and with others..

[Virtual Presenter] On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your self in the five Self-care Practices? Please take a moment and rate yourself using the provided worksheet..

Reference. Wellness Workdays. (2021). Five self-care practices for every area of your life. Retrieved from: www.wellnessworkdays.com/post/five-self-care-practices-for-every-area-of-your-life.

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