Self-care

Taking care of yourself is the first step in being able to take care of others.

Here are a few examples of ways that we can take care of ourselves

• Be present! 5-4-3-2-1

  • Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch (and feel them while you say them to yourself), 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste

• Physiological needs

  • Are you getting enough sleep? Protein? Activity? WATER!

• Spend time with family and friends who lift you up

• Find healthy ways to manage your feelings 

• #SelfcareSunday - doesn’t have to be a Sunday but take a full day not to think about or do work

• Bare feet in the grass - there are studies that suggest putting your bare feet directly into the grass/dirt/beach helps to electrically ground your body, calming the nervous system

• Podcast Stuck Not Broken - LMFT very trauma informed about soothing your nervous system

• Looks different for everyone. Do what fills you up inside!