Self Care and Coping Strategies

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Self Care and Coping Strategies

Self-care is the act of looking after your own physical, mental, and emotional health. Creating a good self-care practice improves resilience against stress and other negative experiences. Self-care acts may be small or large, and there are many different types of self-care to consider depending on your unique and individual needs.

Ideas for Self Care

Sit outside near a park, pond, or place where people gather
Pet an animal
Acknowledge your emotions when you have them by taking a moment to name how you are feeling
Keep a journal
Prepare and eat a meal that is both healthy and delicious
Look through pictures or videos with friends
Make or listen to music
Write a mantra for yourself and repeat it to yourself daily
Engage with your spiritual beliefs
Be creative: knit, paint, draw, sew, or build
Take a walk, go for a run, do yoga, or participate in a sport you enjoy
Spend time with friends or family
Allow yourself time to cry when needed
Get adequate sleep by incorporating a sleep routine or listening to a sleep meditation
Take a social media or technology break for one hour, one day, or one week
Have a home spa day
Dance alone or with friends
Ask for help

Self Care and Coping Strategies

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Self Care and Coping Strategies

Ideas for Self Care

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