International Self-Care Day is recognized each year on July 24, and it’s encouraged that everyone, including ODMHSAS employees, practice self-care regularly. We asked employees to describe what self-care means to them and how they practice self-care. Read on for self-care ideas!
Self care means to me...
"Putting your own well-being first."
"Self-love."
"Being kind, patient and compassionate to myself."
Self care means to me...
"Taking time to care for and rest my physical, mental and emotional health."
"De-stressing."
"Taking care of the future me."
Self care means to me...
"Clearing my mind of any thoughts besides what I need in that moment."
"Recognizing that you are as valuable as anyone else in your life."
"Learning to recognize our own special needs and tending to them."
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No matter what self-care means to you, remember that practicing self-care is not selfish. Taking time for yourself to do the things you enjoy is a great way to take care of your mental well-being. If you don’t know where to start, ODMHSAS employees have given a few self-care activities they enjoy below.
My favorite way to practice self-care is...
"Going to the gym!"
"Work in my garden and tending to my plants."
"Playing Animal Crossing."
"Listening to true-crime podcasts."
My favorite way to practice self-care is...
"Meditating and doing yoga."
"Walking in my backyard bare foot and meditate, play with my dogs, visit friends."
"Having light saber fights with my kiddo, watching a cheesy action movie, and reading in bed."
"Reading a book or cooking."
My favorite way to practice self-care is...
"Being outside, going for a walk, gardening, calling a friend, or reading a book with a cup of tea/coffee."
"Through prayer and worship."
"Journaling."
"Spend time with my partner."
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