Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. When it comes to your mental health, self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.

Doing something you enjoy is vitally important for your overall health- It could be exercise or completing tasks that give you a sense of achievement, an indulgent pamper or even relaxing in front of the tv!

Whatever works for you.

Life is busy (and lonely for some) so finding the time or strength to take care of yourself can be hard.

A person who wants to focus on their self-care may start by creating a self-care action plan. This will serve as a guide that will help them promote their own health and well-being. This involves the following steps:

 

• Assess well-being and stress level: This includes understanding the importance of self-care and becoming self-aware of one’s needs. Many people are also unaware of how stressed they are and how it affects their lives. Assessing stress levels and well-being can give a person a picture of their current health.

 

• Identify stressors: Creating an inventory can help people identify their stressors or learn how to cope with them.

 

• Identify stressors: Creating an inventory can help people identify their stressors or learn how to cope with them.

 

• Identify stressors: Creating an inventory can help people identify their stressors or learn how to cope with them.

 

• Identify potential barriers or obstacles: It is important to identify barriers or obstacles that can prevent a person from implementing their action plan. This way, a person can anticipate and address them when they come.

 

As the old saying goes- you can’t poor from an empty cup!