Self-Care: Taking Care of You

By Tiffany Henline, LAMFT

Self-care is not selfish!  It gives the body and mind time to rest, reset, and rejuvenate.  Like refueling the engine of your car, self-care helps to refuel your body and mind.

Day to Day Self-Care Options

What do you do each day for self-care?  It might be helpful to evaluate your current self-care practices and chose 1 practice to try this week. Consider these areas of self-care:

1. Movement/exercise
2. Healthy eating
3. Hydration
4. Sleep and rest
5. Healthy leisure time (hobbies, interests)
6. Inner peace/spirituality
7. Volunteer work/service
8. Maintaining relationships
9. Creativity

Find Something that Works for You

Is there something in one of these areas that you would like to add to your daily self-care plan?  Maybe you would like to make an effort to drink more water today, or take a walk outside, or go to bed an hour earlier, or schedule a lunch date with a friend.  Self-care looks different for each person.  Whatever you chose, be sure to take time for self-care today.

We are Here to Help

If you or someone you know would benefit from short term support in strengthening their relationship, call us for a free consultation with Tiffany or one of the other therapists in our office (801) 432-0883.  We are happy to meet with you in person or by phone for a free 15-minute consultation.