2. What is Self Care?
• self-care
• /ˌselfˈker/
• noun
• the practice of taking actionto preserve or improve
one's own health.
• the practice of taking an active rolein
protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during
periods of stress.
3. Why is
Self care
so HARD
to do?
Negative bias –
Negativity is
our go-to
Efforts- It takes
work
Shame- Do you
deserve it?
Confusing-
Confusing self
indulgence for
self care
Tired- It is hard
to make good
decisions when
we are TIRED
Unrealistic-
You may be
setting your
self up to fail
4. Why is self care so important?
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STRE
SS
BETTE
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PHYSI
CAL
HEALT
H
PREV
ENT
MENT
AL
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SS(HE
LP
WITH
MENT
5. OK, so
why
should I
do it?
We can not
reach self
actualization at
the top with out
doing the self
JOY
LIVES
HERE
9. What we can do
• Snuggle under a cozy
blanket.
• Listen to running water.
• Take a hot shower or a
warm bath.
• Get a massage.
• Cuddle with a pet.
• Pay attention to your
breathing. Burn a scented
candle.
• Listen to music.
• Watch a movie.
• Do a craft project.
• Bake.
• Make a list.
• Immerse yourself in a
crossword puzzle.
• Do a word search.
• Read something on a
new topic
• Clean out a junk drawer
or a closet.
Point
Ensure to acknowledge that we are all experiencing traumatic events. No mater where you are in the world.
Loss and grief
Illness and fear of illness
Civil unrest – Happening in some of our communities
Economic instabilities
Self care is crucial to ensure over all wellness
Define Self care
Highlight Taking Action
Highlight Taking an Active role
No one can do SELF-CARE for you
Negative bias- Negative Nancys
Effort- Takes action
Shame- We must believe we are worthy of it
Confusing it for Self indulgence or being narcissistic
Tired
Unrealistic goals (losing 50 bls in two weeks or running a 5K next week with no practice
Reduce stress- Stress causes hormone shifts in the body that can cause illness
Better physical health- Self care and exercise can improve physical health
Mental health- easy self care can improve mental wellbeing