Ideas for Self-Care:
Physical self-care:
- Practicegood sleep hygiene, try to develop a regular sleep routine
- Aim toeat a balanced diet, try to consume more vegetables and fruit
- Set time in the day for breaks and rest
- Get outside and enjoy the fresh air while moving your body
Mental and Emotional self-care:
- Start a
- Try a new hobby
- Turn off your email once you have finished work/studies
- Make time to take deep breaths every day, aim for 5 slow deep breaths every hour
- Take the time connect with friends and family
Spiritual self-care:
- Try out yoga or meditation, there are some greatappsand youtube videos available to get you started
- Try outreflective journaling
- Head out into nature and discover the great walks around your city
- Engage with your culture or religion
How to make a self-care checklist:
- Availability.Working out what is realistic with the time you have available is a great place to start with self-care. By doing this you are controlling your time rather than letting it control and consume you. Figure out your non-negotiables. For example, work, university study, socialising and exercise.
- Be realisticwith your routine and recognise that setting smaller goals is the key. While coming up with the components of the checklist think about what changes you might need to make to achieve your goals. For example, you might replace 30 minutes of social media or Netflix with meditation or a walk.
- Start with the basics, ask yourself am I getting the right amount of rest and nourishment?
- Check in with yourself, check how you are progressing with your goals and reward yourself for your efforts.
Daily Routine:
Having a daily routine is a key component of leading a balanced life. A routine helps to build daily habits which will later become automatic. There are 5 main reasons as to why a daily routine is important, including better time management, self-discipline, focus, a healthy balance and understanding yourself better.
Apps:
Available to download from the apple app store or android store
- , meditation and mindfulness techniques.
- , can improve sleep and boost mood.
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If you require urgent or crisis mental health care please call Crisis Resolution on0800 920 092or dial 111.
