Six Types of Self Care

Activities you do that improve the well-being of your physical health.

Examples: Taking a walk during lunch breaks, sleeping eight hours a day, staying hydrated, etc.

Any activity the stimulates your mind or your intellect.

Examples: Reading a book, solving a puzzle, playing chess, going to a museum, etc.

Activities that nurtures and deepens the relationships with people in your life.

Examples: Brunch with friends, going on a date, making time to call your mom regularly, etc.

Activities that nurtures your spirit and allows you to think bigger than yourself. Spiritual self care does not have to be religious, although for some it is.

Examples: Meditation, yoga, going to a place of worship, be in nature, dedicate time for self-reflection, etc.

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Whenever you go to make your self-care plan, make it according to your current life.

example. If you are a college student then you want physical self-care, mental self-care etc. On the other hand, if you are a retired person then you need social self-care.