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SELF CARE

Self care is a term that has become so common that it has almost lost it's meaning. However,self care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's wellbeing and happiness, particularly during stress. It is taking time from your busy daily schedule to make sure that your heart,body and mind have the potential to handle another day.Following are the different types of self care:
1. physical self care
Doing a physical self care activity helps the body to run efficiently. This could include activities such as eating a healthy balanced diet, getting proper sleep, doing physical exercises daily, taking prescribed medications, regular physical check ups and managing your health.
2. Social self care
Socialization might be considered as a self care activity for some. Social self care means enjoying and having fun with the people you love. It may imply goin out for coffee with your friend or planning a fabulous date night with your spouse. Close connections are essential for your life and your mental well being.
3. Spiritual self care
This is a practice that diversifies your thoughts and helps you connect to your true self, the real you. The true YOU is the natural expression of who you are meant to be and how you were to serve the world 🌍. It can give you your true identity and energy and inspire you in many ways. Spiritual self care is essential to enhance your inner peace and your calmness.
4. Emotional self care
It is essential to have coping skills to deal with your inevitable and uncomfortable emotional outbursts. Be it talking to a friend, taking online therapies or consulting a professional, emotional wellbeing is very important in a person's life.
5. Mental self care
How you think about different things affects your mind and dramatically influences your psychological well being. If you think positively, you will be filled with positive energy all around. Mental self care includes solving puzzles, learning a new language, reading good books, watching good movies, listening to good music, writing journals etc. It is basically those things that help you maintain your mental well being and state of mind.
 
 Your mental health is a priority, your happiness is an essential and your self care is a necessity.
Article by: _Faith_ _Psychologist_

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