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Self-Care. By: Cori Pomroy Fitness Wellness 311. Facts.
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Self-Care By: Cori PomroyFitness Wellness 311
Facts • Self-caretends to improve our immunity, increase positive thinking and make us less susceptible to stress, depression, anxiety and other emotional health issues. Taking time out to care for ourselves helps remind us and others that our needs are important, too. Feeling well cared-for leads to feelings of calm and relaxation, and conveys to others that we value ourselves, which contributes to long-term feelings of wellbeing (Livingselfcare, 2011).
Examples When studying self-care I have learned that these examples plus may more can contribute to being healthy physically and mentally, the main goal for self-care. • Eat well • Sleep plenty • Optimistic thinking • Laugh • Drink water • Love • Smile • Meditate • Keep a journal • Exercise
Summary Self-care is an important aspect of the quality of live an individual can have in any given circumstance. It is an important life change to make if not already practicing adequate self-care. Spread the knowledge and results you receive about self-care to your colleagues, friends, and family so that they may begin or choose to desire to receive benefits from self-care. If feeling lost talk to a health care provider about accurate practice to see what you could do to benefit your lifestyle.
Quotes -“Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness.” – Deborah Day -“To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life.” – Jill Bolte Taylor -“Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.” – Deborah Day -“Give your stress wings, and let it fly away.” – Terri Guillemets
Quotes continued… -“It makes no sense to worry about things you have no control over because there’s nothing you can do about them, and why worry about things you do control? The activity of worrying keeps you immobilized.” – Wayne Dyer -“You are beautiful. Know this. Anyone who tells you otherwise is simply lying. You are beautiful.” – Steve Maraboli -“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” – Christopher Germer -“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” – Mandy Hale
References References The Benefits of Self-Care. (2011, July 18). Retrieved July 1, 2014, Your Daily Reminder: 30 Quotes That Promote Self-Care - MSW@USC. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://msw.usc.edu/mswusc-blog/your-daily- reminder-30-quotes-that-promote-self-care/