Create a Great Self-Care Plan in Just Minutes
A lot of people are talking about “self-care” today, but what is it?
Is it getting mani-pedis, exercising, going to the dentist, shopping, spending a day at the spa, or taking a mental health day?
While all those things can be self-care activities, they are not necessarily self-care — especially when they are done as desperate attempts to overcome burnout or avoid an emotional crash.
Self-care is most effective when it is part of a thoughtful plan — like preventative care.
Think of an automobile. A car lasts longer and performs better when you follow a service plan rather than waiting until it sputters or breaks down.
It is the same for us.
Self-care itself is not splurging or treating ourselves, and, contrary to what many people think, it is not self-centered. In fact, it often isn’t fun at all. For example, flossing teeth and getting out of a warm bed in the morning to exercise is hardly “fun” for most people.
Instead, self-care is a thoughtfully developed action plan to keep ourselves balanced and healthy. And it is a responsibility. No one else can do our self-care for us. (Hint: That is the “self” part.)
