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Now realizing that a counselors' efficacy of services can be directly impacted by a lack of self-care, I have began heavily reflecting on how often I do things solely for my own wellbeing. As a helping professional, it will be a requirement that I ensure I'm caring for myself as often as is necessary to ensure the services I provide are adequate.

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There are a few self-care strategies I plan to implement into my daily/weekly routines. My first practice will be spending at least one hour per day "unplugged"; while technology is an essential part of my daily life, I often find myself irritated without a device. I also plan on taking more vacations, because having an exciting trip to look forward to keeps my family and I optimistic on difficult days.

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There were several takeaways I adopted after reviewing Unit 1's resources. One of those profound take-aways was that several helping professionals describing their experiences mention boundaries as a crucial aspect of their self-care. As someone who struggles to set boundaries with people, I'm heading this advice by preparing myself to pay strict attention to the professionalism of the client-therapist relationship.