Self-Care

By: Cori PomroyFitness Wellness 311

SELF-CARE

Facts

• Self-care tends 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• Eat well • Sleep plenty • Optimistic thinking• Laugh• Drink water • Love• Smile• Meditate• Keep a journal • Exercise

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.

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/