Utilizing Self-Care as a Tool for Burnout Prevention
There are several common misconceptions about implementing a self-care routine, such as:
- “Dedicating time for myself is selfish when I have people to care for”
- “I don’t have the time for self-care activities”
- “I cannot afford to pay for it”
Several benefits are associated with a daily self-care practice:
- Having a clear mind, more energy, balance, and confidence
- Prevention from burnout
- Better relationships
Finding your own practice might be easier than you think.
Here are ways you can do it:
- Avoid scheduling events back to back
- Taking a 5 min break to do a breathing exercise or look at the sky
- Taking breaks when you feel your mind and body need it, might also include walking, stretching, or shaking your body to move energy if you’re feeling sluggish
- Using the first or last 5-15 mins of your day to implement a practice
- Making time to call friends or family
- Home spa activities like self-massage, bathing/showering, manicures, and pedicures, or facials
- Journaling, meditation, reading, creating art, listening to music or a podcast
- Dedicating time in your schedule to do things you love, that make you happy
Additional Links on the Importance of Self-Care
The Power of Self-Care & Self Love
4 Ways to Increase Your Self Love
6 Ways to Increase Self-Esteem in Teens
