SELF-CARE Double or Nothing

1

100

This self-care mistake often looks productive but quietly increases burnout.

ignoring needs by staying busy

200

Doing this only when you’re overwhelmed makes self-care less effective.

waiting until crisis to use coping skills?

300

This belief blocks self-care more than lack of time.

"I don't deserve it" or feeling guilt

400

When self-care becomes another task to “do right,” it loses this benefit.

Restoration or relief

500

Overusing distractions can interfere with this purpose of self-care.

Emotional Processing

2

100

This form of self-care feels uncomfortable at first but reduces stress long-term.

Setting boundaries

200

This type of self-care is often skipped because it doesn’t give immediate relief.

Preventative self-care

300

When self-care feels pointless, this underlying issue is often present.

Emotional numbness or Burnout

400

This happens when self-care is used only to avoid discomfort instead of address it.

Emotional Avoidance

500

 Real self-care isn’t about feeling good all the time—it’s about feeling this more often.

Regulated, balanced, and stable

3

100

This is the act of saying "no" to a visitor or a phone call when you need time alone.

Setting a boundary

200

This is the act of "checking in" with yourself to see if you need a nap or a snack.

Listening to your body or body awareness

300

This 4-letter word is what you give yourself when you realize you’re doing the best you can in a hard situation

Grace

400

This is the act of being mindful of your body from head to toe to see where you might be holding onto stress.

Body Scan

500

This is the name for a "Mental Vacation," where you spend 5 minutes imagining you are back in your favorite chair at home

Visualization or safe space