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Types of Self Care Activities.

Social Self-Care Activity Ideas!

by cocoshore
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Social self-care is about just having fun with the people that matter to you. Socialising helps to increase positive health outcomes. This area of self-care is not measured by the quantity but rather the quality of the social ties. Social self-care is not about being a people pleaser, it is about feeling connected to those around us.

Here are some ideas of social self-care activities:

  • Having a family dinner.
  • Join a team or group.
  • Host a games night.
  • Take a walk with someone.
  • Girls night out/in.
  • Date night.
  • Calling a friend/ family member.
  • Book club.
  • Games night with friends.
  • Spend time with those that lift your spirits up.
  • Spend time with those that encourage you and not those that are just an influence.
  • Always take time to laugh.
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mental well-being
Types of Self Care Activities.

Mental Self-Care Activities:

by cocoshore
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Mental self-care is about decluttering our mind and reducing stress levels. There are many different ways to do this and different things might work for different people. This area of self-care is important to do each day to make sure that we can mange our stress and be our best selves each day. Mental self-care is also about continual personal growth and keeping your mind sharp.

Here is a list of some things you could do for some mental self-care:

  • Keep a diary/ journal, to write down your emotions, brain dump pages.
  • Make lists, so that you are able to focus your energy on the right and important things.
  • Have some ‘me time’. Take some time out.
  • Take a relaxing bath to clear our mind and relax.
  • Colour-in.
  • Learn to say ‘NO’ and not feel guilty.
  • Have positive people in your life.
  • Reward yourself for the small wins in life.
  • Learn a new skill.
  • Try something new or find a new hobby.
  • Read a book.
  • Do a puzzle.
  • Practice self compassion, keeping a positive inner dialogue.
  • Forgive yourself.
  • Practice positive self talk.
  • Meditate.
  • Find a hobby that you enjoy.
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Work/life balance.
Types of Self Care Activities.

Professional Self-Care Activities:

by cocoshore
written by cocoshore

Professional self-care is self-care that is related to your work life, and may mean that you need to practice self-care while at work. It is about creating a healthy work-life balance. This is a really important area of self-care that we might not even think about. We all need a work-life balance and not to get burnt out at work. Remember that work is only one part of your life.

Now lets look at some activities that focus on professional self-care:

  • Take short breaks, especially if you have a desk job.
  • DO NOT have your lunch at your desk. Take a step back. Enjoy your lunch break. Go to the lunch room, go outside.
  • Use your lunch break to reset your mind. Make it about you.
  • Leave your work at work. This can be hard for some people but it is important to not bring your work home with you. If you work at home have boundaries within your house of where work is complete.
  • Use your holiday leave. Your workplace will be able to survive without you. You will come back recharged and be able to give your best at work.
  • Learn to say NO. Do not take on more work than you can handle.
  • Form supportive relationships with co-workers.
  • Take a step back and acknowledge what you have achieved.
  • Set boundaries.
  • Do not work unpaid overtime.
  • Get regular supervision, have time to debrief with co-workers.
  • Make sure that your work environment is positive.
  • Continue to learn. Up skill.
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Spiritual Self-care.
Types of Self Care Activities.

Spiritual Self-Care Activities:

by cocoshore
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Remember that spiritual self-care is not always in relation to religion. It is a broader concept. Spirituality is putting emphasis on the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit. This area of self-care can be seen as holistic as it is about looking after the mind, body and spirit. Nurturing your soul.

The aim of spiritual self-care is to quieten the mind, connect to something bigger, experience more inner peace, gain clarity on what makes you happy, diminish feelings of isolation and loneliness and deepen relationship with self.

Now that we have an understanding of what spiritual self-care and the aim, lets explore some ideas of activities of spiritual self-care.

  • Practice yoga.
  • Mediation.
  • Mindfulness.
  • Journaling.
  • Be in nature, take a walk in nature.
  • Unplug from technology.
  • Practice forgiveness.
  • Practice gratitude.
  • Positive self talk.
  • Random Act of Kindness.
  • Find affirmations that ground your sense of self and purpose.
  • Find meaning and purpose in life.
  • Practice in religious activities (if you are religious).
  • Take time for yourself, time to be alone.

“Self-care can help you grow closer to your self and help you grow spiritually.”

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self-care - emotional
Types of Self Care Activities.

Activities For Emotional Self-Care

by cocoshore
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As we defined the different types of self-care you would have noticed that there was mental and emotional self-care. Emotional Self-Care is about caring for your emotions. We will explore what that looks like here. Emotional self-care is about learning to stay with those feelings and humour the emotional before moving forward.

Release your emotions. Sometimes you just need to feel the emotions.

Acceptance of yourself as you are is so important.

Here are some ideas of what emotional self-care is:

  • Journaling: thoughts, feeling, emotions, events or brain dump. Journaling does not have to be writing.
  • Let the emotions out: cry, laugh, watch a funny movie.
  • Find a song that speaks to your current emotion.
  • Give yourself permission to feel your emotions. Even if they are painful. Do this without judgement or guilt.
  • Talking to someone. Share the load.
  • Meditation.
  • Learn to say no.
  • Learn to accept compliments without feeling awkward.
  • Learning to accept mistakes.
  • Acknowledge your emotions.
  • Learn HEALTHY copying skills.
  • Practicing gratitude.
  • Love yourself.
  • Praise yourself.
  • Positive affirmations.
  • Cuddle with your pet.

All emotions are essentially “energy in motion.” They are not good or bad. They are just energy.

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Physical self-care ideas.
Types of Self Care Activities.

Physical Self-Care Activities:

by cocoshore
written by cocoshore

We have defined what physical Self-Care in the last post. So lets brainstorm some ideas that fit the physical self-care domain.

Physical self-care does not have to be about getting fit and healthy. It is about moving your body. Looking after the physical aspects of your body. Physical self-care is about taking care of the overall health and well-being of your body. Move and have fun while doing it. Get rid of the built up emotions and stress. Remember that sleep is a part of physical self-care. This is an important area to your overall well-being and functioning.

  • Have a quick dance party, let the stress out. Dance it out.
  • Yoga, meditation. Does not have to be long. Just enough to centre yourself.
  • Learn a new sport, or pick up an old sport that you once enjoy.
  • Go for a walk, run. Take the dog, go with a friend.
  • Ride your bike.
  • Go to the gym. Workout all the emotions.
  • Developing a good sleep routine. Put that phone away. You need your beauty sleep.
  • Having a healthy diet.
  • Stretching.
  • Breathing exercises.
  • HYDRATE!
  • Get a massage.
  • Go for a hike or bush walk, spend time in nature.
  • Go for a swim, exercise ,just for some fun.
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Self-care - types
Self-care information

Different Types of Self-Care:

by cocoshore
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Physical: Physical self-care is focused in your physical well-being. Things might include diet and exercise. Or it could be as simple as taking a nap when you need to rest. Physical activity also helps to blow off some steam. This area of self-care is also about making sure that you are getting your 7-9hours sleep.

Emotional: Emotional self-care is taking care of your emotional needs. Identify what you are feeling and how you can move forward. This area of self-care is about becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Spiritual: Spiritual self-care is an activity we engage in to find and nurture a sense of connection to a Higher Power and deeper meaning for our lives. Spiritual self-care is about getting in touch with your values and what really matters to you.

Professional: Professional self-care is focused on your work. Professional self-care is practicing self-care while at work, and adopting self-care practices that lead to a healthy work-life balance. This is learning to say no and not to bring your work home with you. This is a really important area.

Mental: Mental self-care is taking care and making sure you are mentally healthy. Focusing on keeping a healthy and positive inner dialogue. This can be achieved by practicing self-compassion and acceptance. This area of self-care influences our psychological well-being. Mental self-care is also making sure that we are keeping out minds sharpe.

Social: Social self-care can easily get forgotten when life gets busy, but it is important to nurture our friendships and relationships with others. Everyone has different social needs whether you are an extrovert or introvert, and it is important to learn what your social needs. For a large diversity people connecting with other people is necessary for happiness.

Sensory: Sensory self-care is about getting in touch your surroundings. This area of self-care helps you to learn how to clam your mind and to present.

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Goals VS Resolution.
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Goals VS Resolutions.

by cocoshore
written by cocoshore

At the start of the year there is always talk about setting New Years resolutions. Why do we feel this pressure to change only at the start of the year? We often don’t achieve that resolution and feel like we have failed. But what if there’s a more effective way to approach personal growth?

New year, new me. Why do we alway have to change. You don’t need to reinvent yourself every January. Change the thought to improve don’t fix. Think of personal growth as a way to enhance your life. Make sure that the change is coming form self-love and a desire to grow rather than a place of dissatisfaction.

Why do we need New Years resolutions. We often set a resolutions that we don’t care about. We set them cause we feel we have to. New years resolutions are often set out of obligation rather than passion. There is no passion or drive to achieve the resolution. This is how you end up with resolutions laking meaning and drive and the commitment needed to succeed.

Let’s explore the difference between resolutions and goals and how choosing the right approach can set you up for success.

Resolution also gives the impression that we need to fix something. A better way to look at this is to improve an aspect of your life. This doesn’t have to be personal, but something general in life. Resolutions are typically broad statements of intent, often made with enthusiasm but lacking a plan. While new years resolutions are positive aspirations, resolutions often fail because they rely on willpower alone, without a clear roadmap or actionable steps.

Why not set a goal for each month that build on each other. Break the pressure down. Goals break down the big ideas into manageable steps, creating a framework for progress. Goals encourage accountability and provide a way to track your journey.

We need goals/ steps to how we can achieve this new year resolution. Break the resolution into smaller goals. Something that is achievable. When you break the resolution into small goals it helps to make them more manageable and achievable. Therefore setting ourselves up for success. Also in having smaller goals it helps to reduce the pressure and creates momentum.

Don’t make a goal that you feel that others want you to achieve or something that doesn’t mean anything to you. It has to be important for you to work towards. Choose a goal that excites you, lights you up, what would you be proud to achieve. What is your reason for wanting to achieve this goal in doing this it helps to create passion and perseverance.

Let’s make this year a celebration of progress, not perfection.

Love your body.

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