Spiritual Self Care
What gives you purpose?
You name it! Examples: Family, friends, parents and siblings; pets; school; the will to get healthy; etc
What are some examples of being spiritual
Spirituality can be mindful practices, like affirmations, meditation, prayers, enjoying nature, reading something inspirational, or being in a group of like-minded people
True or False: Spirituality has different meanings and is often influenced by the ideologies one grew up with.
True. Spirituality is a personal practice. No matter what path is chosen, they all converge on the need for connection, purpose, and happiness.
Name a spiritual self-care activity.
Can include: mindful practices, like affirmations, meditation, prayers, enjoying nature, reading something inspirational, or being in a group of like-minded people
Name something that gives you a purpose.
Questions that may come up when you reflect on your life purpose are: Who am I? Where do I belong? When do I feel fulfilled? For some people, purpose is connected to vocation and doing meaningful, satisfying work. For others, purpose may lie in their responsibilities to their family or friends.
True or False: Spiritual self-care practices can look different for everyone
TRUE! (spiritual practices are deeply personal)
What can spiritual self care do for yourself?
What is your favorite spiritual activity?
Give an example, they are all correct!
Explain why finding your purpose is important.
A healthy sense of purpose helps you to put events in perspective, to refocus on the things that are meaningful to you, and to move on and enjoy life.
This form of spiritual self-care usually involves offering praise, expressing gratitude, making a request, or expressing one's thoughts to a Higher Power.
What is prayer?
What is 1 example of something that can impact your spiritual health?
Negative beliefs about self/other, limited access to spiritual community
List 3 ways to practice spiritual self-care
Mindfulness, yoga, culturally-based spiritual practices, prayer, journaling