self care
For a healthy mind, body, and soul.
Self-Care
Self-care is one of those words that doesn't have a set definition. It's all based on the perception of the individual. Almost a year ago, my therapist would always ask what I was doing for self-care. Those two words sound self-explanatory, but, I was confused about what that really meant and how it pertained to me. I remember getting frustrated because I couldn't find a concrete answer. Each Google search was something different. Until one day, my therapist simply said: "Self-care is discovering or participating in the fun and relaxing activities you choose to do." At the time, I thought I was being tricked because there was no way that could be the answer. After almost a year of trial and error, I've finally figured out the relaxing and fun things I enjoy to do. I've listed the top ten ways to enjoy self-care.
By teisha leshea6 years ago in Longevity
How to Treat the Consequences of Long Working Hours
Working long and hard may bring you a lot of money but it can also bring you a lot of stress and health problems. Everyone keeps telling you that you should slow down and you probably know it yourself, but work just fulfills you in such a way that few things can. Either that, or you’ve been working so long and hard that you forgot how it feels to relax. No more of that. Now is the time to relax and unwind and give your body the rest it needs from all that it’s been through.
By Mianna Korben7 years ago in Longevity
Self-Care Don't Care
I’ve been working at a community health center in a predominantly Latinx neighborhood of Boston for two years and I love working with such a diverse population. I’d wanted to work in mental health for years and I dove headfirst into my role as a Behavioral Health Clinician. I was warned about provider burnout and encouraged to practice self-care. "Make sure you take care of yourself," my coworkers said to me on the first day. "Oh, yeah, definitely," I replied. But stupidly, I believed burnout wouldn’t happen to me because I was doing what I love to do most: help people. So rather than eat lunch or go outside or read a book on my free time, I spent all of my free time on work-related tasks: writing notes, phone calls to patients, etc. I read articles and watched videos on mental health issues. I submerged myself in my work, convinced that my passion for it would never get old.
By Yvonne Castaneda7 years ago in Longevity
5 Things I Do to Relax
Everyone needs a way to relax and relieve stress. Figuring out what works can be a difficult task but once you know what works, you can relax. There are a number of different ways and things that people do in order to relax and rest. Here are a few of the things that I do in order to relax and rest. They include writing poetry, learning to sew, making trivets and ribbon leis, scrapbooking and reading.
By Tiffani Metzger7 years ago in Longevity
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep plays a major role in keeping us healthy, alert, and fully functional. In some cases, sleep is more important than food, because without proper sleep, the food that is eaten fails to nourish our bodies. A large percent of the urban population suffers from sleep deprivation. A person who goes without seven or more hours of sleep every night is called sleep deprived. Chronic sleep deprivation can affect people of any age, although it is more common among adults and the elderly.
By Sleep Sherpa7 years ago in Longevity
The Joy of Napping
My name is Chantelle. I am a 28 year old woman, and I love to nap. Ever since I can remember, my Dad has taken an afternoon nap. I began to follow in his footsteps when I was about 16, due to teenage lethargy, and I haven’t looked back. Even now, as an adult, naps are an essential part of (most) of my days.
By Choice Words by Chantelle7 years ago in Longevity
Symptoms of Dehydration
Dehydration a condition that occurs when a person doesn't have enough water in the body to function normally. Being out in the heat for long periods of time could cause dehydration. Unfortunately, some people might not even know they are dehydrated until they feel sick and need medical attention. Dehydration occurs when water loss in the body is greater than water intake, and the body temperature goes above 105 degrees.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Longevity
