Self Care Activities
The first thing to remember about self-care is that it is not indulgent. As with a plane that has lost pressure, the right thing to do in life is always to help you first. Then, when you have your gas mask in place, you can assist others. The reason for this is simple.
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Self-care is a key way we protect our mental health and improve our wellbeing. In this article, we explain what exactly self-care is and why it's so beneficial during challenging times. You'll also find easy self-care ideas you can try right now or down the track.
Remember the “self” in self-care. We each come to it with our own perspective, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of practice. Still, we can try these self-care ideas if we’re looking for a place to start experimenting until we find what works for us.