Entry #2 Self-care

 

While attending my first-year experience class the topic of self-care and how to better yourself came up so I thought it would be helpful to share what I have gathered so far. Self-care is the practice of nurturing one’s well-being. This is broken down into four distinct points, A purposeful mind, purposeful body, purposeful emotions, and purposeful connectedness.

The first point, A purposeful mind, is central to self-care. It involves sharpening your mind through activities that stimulate creativity and mental growth. Some examples might include meditation, creating and working towards personal goals, or even just taking time to think and gain perspective. Creating a purposeful mind is all about managing stress and developing a sense of purpose.

Secondly, a purposeful body is just as important in self-care. This promotes physical health through exercise, rest, and a healthy diet. By cultivating a purposeful body not only do you boost your overall energy levels and health, but you also help create a positive self-image. This is crucial for your mental health and can even help with severe mental illness.

The third point to self-care is purposeful emotions. Learning to manage emotions, both positive and negative, is a key point to self-care. Therapy or counseling is a good option if needed but just by accepting and understanding one’s emotions they begin to build a deeper sense of self-awareness. This can help one address future emotions and anxiety.

The fourth and final point is purposeful connectedness. Humans are inherently social creatures and connections are an important aspect to one’s well-being. Whether by developing friendships, creating new relationships, or even just by engaging in social activities helps people feel fulfilled. Relationships of any type are crucial to proper self-care.

Ultimately self-care is a fundamental necessity for living a healthy and happy life. By working on developing each of these four aspects individuals can improve their well-being and achieve greater satisfaction in their lives.