C6 Activity #1: What healthy self-care practices do I usually use? Partners on the Path Posted on July 27, 2020 by Partners on the PathJuly 27, 2020 Physical Exercise regularly Rest during the day Sleep 7-8 hours at night Eat a balanced diet Limit “junk food” Drink eight glasses of water daily Maintain weight in desired range Limit alcohol consumption Do not smoke Use medications as prescribed Visit physician for check-ups Practice yoga Practice the relaxation response Groom yourself – manicure, facial, haircut, shave, etc. Get a massage Receive chiropractic care Practice Reiki Engage in outdoor activities Emotional Allow yourself to feel emotions Appropriately & respectfully express emotions Work off anger with physical exercise Say “no” when you want or need to Ask directly for what you want Cry Laugh Resolve conflicts Nurture yourself Don’t take things too seriously Mental Ask questions Accept ambiguity Read Take risks Practice guided imagery Daydream Learn something new Consider different viewpoints Read self-help books Use visualization or affirmation Relabel unpleasant situations Develop plans Think optimistically Use helpful web-based resources Take responsibility for yourself/your life Social Develop and use support systems Talk with friends and family Take time off Go on vacation Rehabilitate or end unsatisfactory relationships Limit TV viewing Engage in a creative pastime or hobby Read humorous books/watch humorous shows Socialize with others Enjoy intimacy or sex Play Spend time alone Treat yourself to something enjoyable: new clothes, CD’s, magazine, etc. Engage in volunteer activities Spiritual Pray or meditate Commune with nature “Let go” of unsolvable problems Attend worship services Read inspirational prose or poetry Appreciate the beauty of art or music Take one day at a time Clarify your values and beliefs Acknowledge your self-worth Occupational - Employment and/or Caregiving Work Learn new skills Pace yourself Balance involvement and detachment Seek respite-daily, periodic, short term, or vacations Get organized Take breaks Do your best and let go of the rest Share responsibilities with others Let others sometimes do a stressful/difficult task Beautify your environment Acknowledge the good you do Leave work at work Develop good relationships with co-workers Use Employee Assistance Program/your employer’s helpful resources Problem Solving Action Effectively manage time Assertively communicate with others Negotiate with others for desired outcomes Constructively resolve conflict Create a comfortable home Learn new information or life skills Change dysfunctional/self-defeating behaviors Clarify or resolve misunderstandings Budget and wisely manage finances Time's up
