Self CareWe all need to take care of ourselves. Self care supports physical and mental health. You determine the best self care activities for you that bring you joy and replenishment.
Try some things out, but don't feel like you have to try it all. Forming habits takes time, so don't be afraid to keep working at it and only try a few at a time. "How we care for ourselves gives our brain messages that shape our self-worth so we must care for ourselves in every way, every day.” -Sam Owen |
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment, aware of and accepting our feelings and thoughts. Some examples include meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and body scans.
Being mindful can help us stay focused, take a pause, calm down when experiencing emotions, and notice our surroundings for what they are.
Being mindful can help us stay focused, take a pause, calm down when experiencing emotions, and notice our surroundings for what they are.
Anxiety
"Although anxiety exists on a spectrum, its presence is never absent. As the graphic shows, even a “high functioning” day does not mean I am free from anxiety. That may be the hardest part to explain to other people. I am always anxious." -Jill Alexandra posted on The Mighty.