Self Care
- Mrs. Bitzer
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 31, 2020
During these difficult and unpredictable times, it is important that we take time to show ourselves some love. Self-care is more important now than ever. It is far too easy to become swept up in the wave of anxiety and feeling like there is too much to do for others that you don't do anything for yourself. If you need some ideas for how to demonstrate self-care, check out the link below:
Additionally, check out these ideas for what you can do to support your emotional health: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tbXGZTwEzBiSgH0ua-6PriuH_wQRN8IE/view?ts=5e6fcba3
Good Therapy lists these idea for self care activities at home:
15 Activities You Can Do at Home
Do a home project.
Get your garden ready for spring.
Spend some quality time with your children. Play some board games or cards.
Try baking some cookies or a cake.
Try cooking a new recipe.
Watch a good movie or binge on some Netflix.
Dream and envision something for your business.
Do some spring cleaning.
Listen to some good music.
Teach your dog a new trick. That is, of course, if you have a dog.
Exercise. Stretch. Practice yoga. Walk.
Make a gratitude list.
Take a nap and catch up on some sleep.
Read a good book.
Try journaling.
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Below is a recorded webinar entitled, “Strategies for Being Your Best Possible SEL’f.” It was presented by CASEL in partnership with Dr. Marc Brackett from Yale’s Center of Emotional Intelligence. Below you will find the link to the recording along with a link to an accompanying article. Both offer practical strategies for self-care during these uncertain times.
Webinar Recording: “Strategies for Being Your Best Possible SEL’f” – Dr. Mark Brackett
Article: Healthy Emotion Regulation During Uncertain Times – Dr. Mark Brackett
Image from Gabi Garcia Books.
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