The Need for Self-Care

Originally published on Jan 24, 2024 on www.innerpeacecounselors.com // by Joseph Fincher

“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” — Princess Diana

No matter our profession, we experience increased stress levels due to the requirements of our work. This is why we encourage our clients and each member of our team to regularly engage in activities that bring them joy and peace. As the old adage goes, “we cannot pour into others when our cup is empty.”

Below, we have included a few guides for self-care; however, we always encourage you to intentionally engage in those activities that best work for them.

Examples:

• Time in nature

• Meditation/Mindfulness (guides)

• Reading a good book

• Hobbies

• Time with family/friends

• Exercise (guides)

• Personal counseling

• Collaboration with colleagues for decompression sessions after a long day

• Getting plenty of sleep each night so that your body has time to heal and recover (Need to track your sleep?)

This list can go on and on, but the most important part is that it is what soothes you.

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