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Self-care is an ethical mandate for school counselors. School counselors become a liability when they do not practice self-care. We are advocates for our students and must make our mental and physical health a priority.

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School counselors must maintain a healthy mental and physical lifestyle to prevent burnout. Self-care should be a mindset that school counselors use to prioritize their well-being. It is our responsibility to prevent burnout and fatigue. The ASCA Ethical Standards remind us to"monitor our mental and emotional well-being. Self-care is an important tool to keep us healthy and able to lead our students to be successful and meet challenges and goals.

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1. School counselors must get plenty of rest and maintain a healthy and separate balance between work and home.

2. School counselors must practice emotional and spiritual renewal both in the workplace and at home.

3. School counselors must consume food, medications, and drinks in moderation. Overuse can compromise their duties as a school counselors.

4. School counselors must seek apreciation and recognition from administrations and others. This increases workers satisfaction.