Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy in all aspects and do work to your full potential. But there is a common misconception about self-care; it does not mean being selfish or self-indulged. You can do everything you want and need to complete in a day.
Indeed, Holistic Well-being is what the world is talking about right now. But, understand, Self-Care is essential.
Since 2015 the number of people searching for Self-Care has dramatically increased. Paula gill Lopez (Ph.D., chair of the department of psychological and educational consultation at Fairfield university) says
"We have an epidemic of anxiety and depression; everybody feels it. "
She feels it is obvious, and about time people realized the need for self-care.
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The definition of self-care can change from person to person. It does not stay constant throughout, and it doesn’t have to.
Making sure to take care of yourself is essential since it makes you work at your full potential to deal with situations better. Taking care of yourself regularly leads to many healthy and productive benefits, including better quality of life by reducing Stress, improving your immune system, and boosting your self-esteem.
Many people usually take a health-oriented approach while defining self-care.
The WHO (World Health Organization) defines self-care as "The ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider." According to this, self-care includes everything related to staying physically healthy, but one should not limit oneself because mental health is essential.
A study published by BMC palliative care has defined self-care as, “The self-initiated behavior that people choose to incorporate to promote good health and general wellbeing.”
The authors said that it is not only about being healthy but also making sure to include coping strategies to deal with stressors. As self-care has become more mainstream, the definitions have become more relatable to the public, and they tend to focus more on their needs and ensure they are being fulfilled.
Marni Amsellem, a licensed psychologist, says, “Self-care is anything you do for yourself that makes you feel nourished. That can be relaxing or calming, intellectual or spiritual, physical or practical, or something you need to get done. “
Self-care is mostly checking with yourself, asking yourself how you’re doing and what your body needs. Self-care does not mean the same for everyone; one can do it to make themselves, keep themselves fit, or even as a coping mechanism. Different people adopt different practices and routines for self-care.
As mentioned earlier, self-care is personal to everyone, and they can have it their way in any form. Self Care is anything that floats your boat and makes you feel better.
It can be as basic as taking a bubble bath, going out with a friend to catch, or even just treating yourself to food to boost your mood. We can consider any mood boosters as taking care of yourself emotionally.
Any physical activity that gives you satisfaction could be giving yourself a break and sleeping for a few extra hours or an exercise routine you have always wanted to try.
It could be anything that you connect with on a spiritual level. It could be going out in nature or keeping a journal about the times you feel good. Many people have their own religious beliefs, and they find comfort in that making time to perform related activities gives you inner peace.
So take this 7-Day Self-care Challenge with us.
Remember! Self-care is not Selfish.
When you start practicing self-care, you look good. Since you look good, you are more confident and much happier. And eventually, you are more comfortable, healthier, and less stressed out.
It won’t be easy initially, but you can practice self-care before or after bedtime.
Stress is a natural response by our body to various external & internal pressures it undergoes. And it’s pretty alarming!
Certain aspects of Stress are beyond our control, but we can surely change our outlook toward it. In the long run, Chronic Stress can affect us physically, emotionally, and behaviorally.
Hence, to overcome Stress, firstly, we must understand the nature of Stress and its demands. Then we have to reinterpret the situation and change our attitude towards Stress.
So, analyze what is holding you back.
Understand You can cope with Stress in three ways:
1. Being Problem-focused
2. Being Emotionally focused
3. By seeking social support
Self-care can be as petty as making your bed in the morning to something as huge as achieving an award in the field you love to work in the future. The spectrum is vast; doing it improves an individual. Keeping yourself first is not being selfish. It’s just molding yourself into a better version of yourself.
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