To reflect on what you are doing for self care and design a
Last updated: 4/18/2023
To reflect on what you are doing for self care and design a weekly self care plan Overview Self care is defined as actions an individual might take in order to reach optimal physical and mental health GoodTherapy 2019 Engaging in activities that you view as self care should make you feel relaxed rejuvenated or energized rather than depleted depressed angry or defeated Self care might seem selfish however several studies show that individuals who engage in practices of self care are more resilient and better able to cope with everyday challenges Cultures also interpret and define self care differently What may be defined as self care in one culture may seem like a burden in another Sometimes it is hard to find the motivation to engage in self care even with all of these positive benefits Therefore it is especially important to have a self care plan when we are in the midst of a global pandemic economic crisis and renewed interest in dismantling systemic oppression Instructions 1 How does your CULTURE define self care 2 How is self care discussed within your culture 3 Growing up how was self care viewed within your family did your parents practice self care or talk to you about self care 4 Think of your weekly routine and describe what you do for self care If you don t do anything please state this 5 What are 2 things you want to start doing for self care Explain why you chose these and how you think it will help you achieve optimal physical and or mental well being