Self-Care is what people do for themselves to maintain health and to prevent illness. It includes taking care of your body, working through emotions, developing healthy boundaries, and taking time to rest and heal.
In the short term, Self-Care may take more effort than Coping, or it might feel uncomfortable, but Self-Care makes things better over time. That’s because Self-Care is about creating habits that lead to a sustainable life. In this section, you’ll learn how to take care of your body and mind in a way that renews your energy, resolves emotions, helps you make progress, find joy and have better relationships with others.
Obstacles to Self Care:
If Self-Care is so vital, why do so many people not do it? There are 3 main reasons: 1- They say they don’t have time for it, 2- They think it’s selfish, or 3- They don’t know-how.
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