Most of us juggle multiple responsibilities. We are professionals, community members, trusted friends, and caregivers for the people in our lives. We are pulled in multiple directions with little thought to care for ourselves. There is no better time than the Summer to intentionally commit to self-care to reduce stress and anxiety.
There are different forms of self-care, including physical, social, mental, spiritual, and emotional. They lead to reduced stress, greater joy, better relationships, and increased physical wellbeing. For details about each type and questions to help you determine how you’re doing, click here.
When you’ve identified where you may be falling short, make the time to address that area. If physical self-care is lacking, for example, then focus on eating healthy food, exercising, and getting at least 7 hours of sleep each night. If you need a bit of help getting started, try any of the 10 ways to take time for yourself below.
Should you need help prioritizing self-care, call One Source EAP at (800) 300-0628, anytime of the day or night, your call will be answered by trained specialists.
Both the call and the services are strictly confidential.
Top Ways to take time for yourself
The strategies below from BetterUp can help you make time for yourself and self-care. You can start small and build.
1. Express your needs – to yourself and others
2. Question your guilt
3. Learn how to say “No!”
4. Block out self-care time
5. Set boundaries at work and at home
6. Take a solo lunch break
7. Make a date with yourself
8. Try doing nothing
9. Find ways to be alone together with loved ones
For details on each strategy, click here
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