Understanding the Importance of Self-Care for Overall Well-Being
Self-care is essential for maintaining a healthy relationship with oneself by prioritizing activities that promote wellness for the mind, body, and soul. Discover why self-care is crucial, its benefits, and practical strategies for implementing self-care in daily life.
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Self Care Mimi Castro Sydney Snow
What is Self Care? Self-care is the necessity to do things that are good for your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being The importance of prioritizing activities that promote wellness for mind, body, and soul
Importance of Self Care Self-care is important to maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself. It means doing things to take care of our minds, bodies, and souls by engaging in activities that promote well-being and reduce the physical and mental effects of stress. Doing so enhances our ability to live fully, vibrantly, and effectively. The practice of self-care also reminds both you and others that your needs are valid and a priority.
Reasons for Self Care Compassion fatigue Burnout Secondary trauma Vicarious trauma Create/maintain a state of healthy mental wellbeing
Self-Care in the Workplace Learn what can create the need for self-care How much do people bring of themselves to work? How can that affect their: Client/Customer interactions? Coworker interactions? Burnout potential? How can we mitigate these effects through support strategies? How does regular self-care reduce these effects?
Self Care and Productivity Increase performance at work Improved absenteeism/presenteeism Healthier work/life balance Stress management Time management
Self Care and Health/Wellness Sleep Nutrition Hygiene Relationships with friends/family Improve physical health Decreased illness
Dimensions of Self Care (SAMHSA) Physical Mental Emotional Environmental Financial Social Recreational Spiritual
Dimensions of Self Care (SAMHSA) Physical Mental Emotional Environmental Financial Social Recreational Spiritual
What Self Care Is and Isnt Difference between how social media portrays self care vs the actual practice of engaging in self care Self-Care will look different for reach individual person Sometimes self care can mean challenging yourself to do things that are difficult or time consuming: Going to therapy or EAP Scheduling a visit with your doctor for any health concern Changing behaviors such as decreasing smoking or substance use Creating new habits such as starting an exercise routine Self-Care methods should align with dimensions of wellness
