PHYSICAL
SELF-CARE
SELF-CARE
If you don't get 7-8 hours of this, your health will be negatively impacted
What is sleep?
This activity may take the form of writing down your feelings and emotions at the end of your day. It can also be used in processing difficult thoughts and emotions.
What is journaling?
This activity decreases stress hormones, triggers that release endorphins, the body’s natural feel good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can temporarily relieve pain.
What is laughing?
This form of spiritual self-care does not have to involve a Higher Power, but involves moving and stretching your body, and has been shown to help the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
What is yoga?
True or false: Scheduling regular dates with friends or partner can promote longevity in relationships?
What is true?
Having good this can help you feel good in your own skin, increasing your confidence, and assist you in social interactions.
What is good personal hygiene?
This activity can be done in many different techniques and involves inhaling and exhaling in deliberate rhythms and paces. It is a great tool for calming the mind and the body.
What is breathing exercises or meditation?
This practice involves shifting your focus from what is going wrong, and focusing on what is going well and appreciating the good in your experiences.
What is practicing gratitude?
A blank environment can reduce anxiety levels, and allow us to feel more regulated and productive. Keeping your environment in this state ca help you feel relaxed, accomplished, and stress freed.
What is clean?
Connecting with people, talking, getting to know people, attending get togethers.
What is socialization?
This is fuel for the body and it is important for health if the right kinds are chosen.
What is food?
This activity or lack thereof can be beneficial when feeling overwhelmed and can allow us to feel recharged.
What is taking time to rest?
This activity involves sitting with your emotions and acknowledging one’s feelings, thoughts and focusing on the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
Finding this in your life can help you prioritize things, give meaning to what you do and help you look forward. Discovering this can enhance your motivation and support to keep you going when times are tough.
What is purpose?
Building this is a result of being social and feeling secure about yourself in social settings.
What is confidence?
This activity should be done for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. It has been proven to reduce anxiety, depression, and improves self-esteem. It also releases endorphins that enhance your sense of well-being.
What is exercise?
Starting this is a great way to regulate your emotions and occupy your mind. This helps you focus on something you enjoy often and should be very important.
What is a hobby?
Taking a break from this can be beneficial for easing feelings of low self-esteem and depression, and limiting exposure has been shown to increase well-being and reduce the occurrence of comparison to others.
What is social media?
This involves intentionally have fewer possessions in a your space, and is characterized by simplicity and using the bare essentials in your space. For some, is can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.
What is minimalism?
Recognizing vulnerabilities can be difficult however it is inevitable. This is why you ___?
What is asking for help when needed?
When you encounter irregularities within your body, while at work it is best to take this actions.
What is taking time off or taking PTO?
What is one way you can maintain a balance when dealing with a heavy case load?
What is saying no to extra responsibilities or ask for help?
It is important to ___ your feelings and emotions instead of ignoring them.
What is acknowledge, name, understand?
Spending time here is proven to reduce stress, increase feeling of calm, and can leave you feeling refreshed and focused.
What is nature?
When doing this especially in your professional environment can cause communication barriers, create wedges, lower morals and deflect peer interactions.
What is self-isolation?