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Importance of Self-Care

ccarroll181 — 2023-10-24 17:43:54 UTC

When you are not taking care of yourself emotionally, mentally, and physically, you are unable to provide the best care possible to others. In order to hold safe spaces for others we need to hold that same space for ourselves. We need to allow ourselves time to recharge and repair.

Professional "Take-Away" from Selected Readings

ccarroll181 — 2023-10-24 17:54:08 UTC

We have gone into a care-giving profession because we want to be helpers. For many of us, it feels like second nature. This is a beautiful gift, but can also hurt us by not making ourselves a priority. Check in with yourself, reflect, recharge, and re-group.

Personal Self-Care Strategies

ccarroll181 — 2023-10-24 18:54:16 UTC

There are many ways to practice healthy self-care. I think it is important to find activities that you enjoy and that allow your mind to de-clutter itself. Nature and quiet time help me rejuvenate and repair.

YOGA-

Yoga helps me align my mind and body. It provides time for me to just be me and let everything else melt away. Some days may be an hour, some 5 minutes, but time on my mat, is time for me.

FLY-FISHING-

Nature! Walking through creek beds, watching the fish swim in swirls, casting my rod slowly and with precision. All of these things help bring order to my mind and heart.

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