reflect a guide to one's self care
self care?
Self-care is all about taking care of the most important person in your life, yourself!
It’s about recognizing what your self needs, and identifying small problems before they become big. You have to take a look at self-care as providing yourself a physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Keeping yourself healthy will make you feel good, and help you get a balance of the competing demands of personal desires, family, work, friends, and community.
why is it important? enhances your relationship with yourself and with others TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF ON DIFFERENT LEVELS BOOST YOUR OVERALL WELL-BEING, AND IN
TURN, HELPS YOU TO FEEL HAPPIER AND MAINTAIN MORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS.
makes you more efficient and productive MAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF, RECOGNIZING THE NEEDS OF YOUR BODY AND MIND, GIVES YOU MORE ENERGY TO MEET LIFE’S DAILY
DEMANDS.
avert burnout INCORPORATING SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES INTO YOUR REGULAR ROUTINE MAKES YOU MORE RESILIENT TO THE STRESS AROUND
YOU; IT GIVES YOUR MIND AND BODY TIME TO REST, RESET AND RENEW. SOMETIMES, WE MAY NOT EVEN BE AWARE IF WE’RE STRESSED OUT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF REGULARLY AND NOTE THE WARNING SIGNS THAT INDICATE WHEN YOU’RE FEELING STRESSED.
a path to self-growth
GIVING IMPORTANCE TO SELF-CARE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOURSELF MORE, AND THEREFORE
CREATE A CLEARER PICTURE OF YOUR IDENTITY, GOALS, AND DREAMS IN LIFE.
four dimensions of self care
physical | socio emotional | spiritual | mental
physical self care Physical self care is a balancing act between staying active and resting your body. Our bodies require constant maintenance as it is constantly in need of something and it is how we maintain our bodies that is important. This can have a direct correlation to any of our daily tasks and ultimately the longevity of our lives. There are generally 3 aspects of physical care. There is the push, the pull and the routine. It is important to keep moving forward and taking breaks when it is needed
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exercise this is not limited to our bodies but also our minds
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sleep it is important to take breaks as our bodies also has its limits
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a mindful diet it is important to keep track of what we eat as good nutrition keeps us healthy
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drink water staying hydrated helps every organ in our body so dont forget to drink
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see a doctor an apple a day wont keep the doctor away, get regular check ups
socio-emotional speaking of socio-emotional self care... social-emotional development includes the child's experience, expression, and management of emotions and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others experience + express coming your way
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encourage yourself to try new things
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show your feelings
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establish a daily routine
spiritual self care What is the Spiritual Self? It is your authentic self. It is the part of us that is connected to everything and many identify to be connected to a higher being. Oftentimes it relates to being content and peaceful. What is Spiritual Self Care? This is the activity we do in order to connect with the High power and nurture this connection that we might have.
helpful tips meditate
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process of calming your mind and disconnecting from all those thoughts we may have.
practice gratitude
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tend to focus on positive things and raise your vibration. This also increases the likelihood of better things happening to you.
spend time with nature
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By spending time and immersing oneself in nature, you are able to disconnect from the heavy noises around you that you encounter in your everyday life.
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Events like this also connect us with someone greater than ourselves. These also connect you with people who are like you and this experience is said to be healing and empowering.
attend a religious service
treat yourself
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Spiritual self care is more about honoring yourself and valuing your self worth. In order to do this, we must also learn to treat ourselves, make ourselves feel appreciated.
mental self care Mental health is an important matter in our society nowadays. Our own growth whether it’s physical, psychological or spiritual, mental health should always be our priority. Mental Self Care would help you deal with stress and clear your mind.
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breathe this is the time to rest and acknowledge your failures and doubts
start small steps make a plan of everything that you need to do and do it one by one
learn from others it is okay to ask help from other people especially to your family and friends
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learn to say no you can’t always please everyone so might as well please yourself
follow your passion go back to the reason why you are fighting in the first place
be patient
don’t be afraid to keep on trying; best things don’t come overnight
keep moving forward focus on what you already have & know how you could help those around you
self love
how to:
#1 SET YOUR MINDSET you're a champ, don't forget that
#2 TAKE BREAKS invest on a bit of you time and focus on things that make you feel zen — a nap, perhaps?
#3 EAT RIGHT thinking about that cookie? it's okay, go get it there's no need to skip meals but no need to overdo it either — everything in moderation
#4 TREAT YOURSELF go shopping or pamper yourself you deserve it.
#5 LISTEN TO YOUR BODY do not overwork yourself and sleep when you need to you'll be able to work better when you're rested
"pressure makes diamonds" George S. Patton Jr.
#6 BREAK A SWEAT exercising releases dopamine and adrenaline that helps improve self confidence and a little self confidence goes a long, long way
#7 GET ORGANIZED if life feels like a mess, clearing out the clutter around you will help you clear your head too
#8 GET INSPIRED do something that makes your soul shine get creative with a favourite hobby
#9 TAKE A WALK go out and enjoy the sun and the trees nature is the best medicine
#10 ASK FOR HELP
you are not alone and you are loved burdens feel lighter when you let others help carry them
"be who you are and say how you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss
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the Hindu belief that by entering the mandala and proceeding towards its center, you are guided through the cosmic process of transforming the universe from one of suffering into one of joy and happiness.
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