05 Dec Self-Care
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival .” — Audre Lorde
Self care can be described as just that, taking care of yourself. As simple as it sounds, learning to appreciate who you are and taking the time to nourish your mind, body and spirit requires creativity and intentional effort. Many individuals who are exposed to hectic work environments, endless days taking care of family and children, or managing the everyday factors of life may experience a feeling labeled “burnout”. According to Psychology Today, “burnout is a state of emotional, mental and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress.” In 2017, 37% of adults in the U.S. stated their stress level had increased over the past year (Statista, 2019). Recognizing when to utilize effective self-care practices is a personal journey that is unique to each individual.
Self-care activities have been proven to:
· reduce stress
· increase productivity
· improve health
· help achieve work-life balance
· prevention compassion fatigue
For more information regarding self care activities
and healthy wellbeing techniques
visit the link below for a “Self-Care Guide” provided by mindpeacecincinnati.com.
http://mindpeacecincinnati.com/wp-content/uploads/SelfCareReportR13.pdf