Self-care is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. It involves recognizing what you need and doing what you can to meet those needs.

PHYSICAL SELF-CARE

• Eating well
• Exercising
• Getting enough sleep

EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE

• Journaling
• Doing activities that bring you joy like reading, painting, or going for a walk

SOCIAL SELF-CARE

• Spending time with loved ones
• Nurturing healthy relationships
• Seeking support

MENTAL SELF-CARE

• Listening to music
• Taking a mental health day
• Practicing gratitude

TIPS FOR PRACTICING SELF-CARE

• Be aware of your needs: Notice what you need in the moment and make time for it
• Be balanced: Include a variety of self-care activities in your routine, such as physical, mental, emotional, and social activities
• Be kind to yourself: Don’t be too hard on yourself if you can’t practice self-care every day