04/19/2023
Self-care simply means taking time out of your day to do things you enjoy, just because you enjoy them.
Self-care also refers to taking good care of yourself (e.g., eating regular meals, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, caring for personal hygiene, and anything else that maintains good health).
Here are some tips from a therapist that can help you create and maintain your own self-care practice. 🌸
1. Make self-care a priority. There will always be other things to do, but self-care should be given the same importance as other
responsibilities.
2. Set specific self-care goals. It’s difficult to follow through with vague goals, such as “I will take more
time for self-care”. Instead, try something specific, such as “I will walk for 30 minutes every evening
after dinner”.
3. Make self-care a habit. Choose activities that you can do often, and
that you will stick with.
4. Set boundaries to protect your self-care. You don’t need a major obligation to say “no” to others — your self-care is reason enough. Remind yourself that your needs are as important as anyone else’s.
5. A few minutes of self-care is better than no self-care. Set an alarm reminding you to take regular
breaks, even if it’s just a walk around the block, or an uninterrupted snack.
6. Keep up with self-care, even when you’re feeling good (because doing so will keep you in a healthy routine). Plus, self-care will likely be part of the reason why you’re feeling good!
When used consistently, self-care can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions, and improve physical health.
A psychotherapist can support you in developing a customized self-care plan and working towards meeting your self-care and wellness goals — and counselling sessions themselves certainly count as a self-care activity!
As long as you’re located in Ontario, head to www.mariadrohan.com to book your virtual session. 💕
