Self-care by Karina Garcia

Professional Take Away

kgarcia121_2 — 2024-10-23 01:58:27 UTC

Professional take away
The biggest takeaway in discussing burnout and compassion fatigue. Though the trauma can be secondary it’s stilll impactful it our well being. Those in the counseling profession typically are focusing and prioritize on taking care of the well being of others before themselves. I know this to be true as a teacher in that there are times when I focus on what needs to be done rather

Identification of Self-Care

kgarcia121_2 — 2024-10-28 02:21:01 UTC

An effective strategy of self-care that I have and will continue to implement is physical activity. This physical activity will consist of running and going for walks. By using these strategies for self-care it will be used as an outlet to clear my mind.

Another strategy for self-care is to allow for rest days and mindfulness breaks. Currently, I am utilizing rest days where one day during the week I rest and relax. This is being used to help me recharge for the upcoming week.

Mindfulness breaks are something that will be a new addition to my self-care. Practicing mindfulness could benefit me because now it feels as though something is missing in the middle of the day to help keep me centered.

Importance of Self-Care

kgarcia121_2 — 2024-10-28 02:24:55 UTC

In the 4 years of experience that I have had as a teacher self-care is essential. As a teacher, there are so many moving pieces and people you have to take care of. In the times when I have not prioritized, I have been the most stressed, insecure, and has the most anxiety. I feel that all of this had an impact on how I was as a teacher. It was not until I started taking care of myself that I felt that I could do a significantly better job as a teacher and person. In a profession, as stimulating and involved with taking care of others self-care can help prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.

kgarcia121_2 — 2024-10-28 02:30:02 UTC

This describes my version of self-care because when I am relaxing on my day off, it consists of me resting at home on my couch. It is when I can clear my mind of day-to-day stressors and allow myself to take breaths not and engage in activities that will not overstimulate me like watching TV or listening to music.