Last week we determined that self-care is essentially the practice of taking an active role in preserving our own well-being and happiness. This practice could mean something different for you than it does for your spouse or coworker but the benefits are for everyone that partakes. The benefits of self-care include an increase in resilience, emotional intelligence, mental flexibility, willingness to collaborate plus others. Next week we will share more benefits of self-care and give additional tips on self-care. Here are 15 more ways to provide yourself with self-care:
- Treat yourself like your best friend
- Take a walk
- Volunteer for a cause
- Practice asking for/accepting help
- Read and reflect
- Exercise
- Color/draw/paint
- Take time off
- Maintain your boundaries
- Create something
- Set aside time for yourself
- Don’t be a negative sponge
- Practice mindfulness
- Appreciate nature
- Make healthy food choices
*source: National Safe Place Network