Self-care is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. I personally find this difficult. I tend to want to make sure everyone else is taken care of before I look at myself. I have to remember that self-care is NOT selfish!
Then I remember what they always tell us in the airplane. Should you take care of your children first? No. If you can’t breathe, you can’t help anyone else. Taking care of yourself allows you to be in a space to take care of others.
It is especially important to practice self-care during uncertain times like we are in right now. After all, we can’t control what other people do, but we can control what we do.
Here are a few tips for self-care in uncertain times:
- Take care of your physical health.This includes eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. When you are physically healthy, you’re better able to cope with stress and anxiety.
- Take care of your mental health.This includes finding healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety, such as meditation, journaling, or spending time in nature. It is also important to stay connected with loved ones and to seek professional help if you need it.
- Take care of your emotional health.This includes finding activities that you enjoy and that make you feel good. Even watching a funny movie can help! It’s also important to express your emotions in a healthy way, such as talking to a friend or therapist.
Here are some specific self-care activities that you can do during uncertain times
- Spend time in nature.Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress and improve mood. Go for a walk in the park, hike in the woods, or simply sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. I try to find the pockets of green in NYC and use them!
- Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety and to improve focus. There are many different types of meditation, so find one that works for you and stick with it. There are many great meditations on YouTube and free apps like Insight Timer.
- Journaling is a great way to process your emotions and to gain perspective on your thoughts and feelings. Write about whatever is on your mind, and don’t worry about grammar or spelling.
- Connect with loved ones.Make time for the people who are important to you. Can’t see them in person? Zoom, FaceTime, call! Talk to them about what’s going on in your life and listen to what they have to say. Spending time with loved ones (who aren’t necessarily family) can help you to feel supported and connected.
- Do something you enjoy. Make time for activities that you enjoy and that make you feel good. This could be reading, listening to music, watching a movie, spending time with your pet, or anything else that you enjoy.
- Seek professional help if you need it.If you are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, don’t be afraid to seek professional help. A therapist can teach you coping skills and help you to develop a self-care plan that is right for you.
Repeat after me,,, self-care is not selfish. It’s essential for your overall well-being. Take care of yourself, and you’ll be able to cope with stress and adversity and enjoy your life.
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