Self-care is an important part of living a healthy life. Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish- it’s self-loving!

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Self-care can help:

 

• Reduce the impact of stress

• Increase life satisfaction

• Increase professional satisfaction

• Improve relationships

 

At Home:

 

Do what makes you happy- if even for just a few minutes.

• Enjoy your favorite meal or dessert

• Get physical – take a walk, do yoga or a stretching routine

• Get healthy- eat plenty of fruits and veggies and all the other things in moderation

• Engage in sports or recreation

• Play with the kids

• Phone a supportive friend

• Schedule a day or night out with friends              

• Practice controlled breathing techniques

• Practice mindfulness and meditation

• Seek alternative therapies like reiki, reflexology or acupuncture

 

At work:

 

• Physical movement and exercise- take your breaks- dance, walk or just get some fresh air

• Interact with positive people as much as you can

• Take a lunch break, and take a lunch break away from your computer/desk/office/work site

• Express gratitude to a coworker. You’ll be surprised at how much it lifts both of you up!

• Seek out a trusted colleague if you need to vent frustrations safely.

 

It is always ok to ask for help.

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• Allegany County Crisis Hotline: 1-888-448-3367

• Allegany County Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-593-5322

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

• New York State Crisis Text Line: Text “Got5” to 741-741.  Frontline workers can text “FRONTLINENY” to 741-741 for specialized support.

• NY Project Hope Coping with COVID Helpline: 1-844-863-9314

 

Self-Care Resources: 

 

How are you doing?  For more information on how to develop a greater life balance, check out the ​Self-Care Wheel and Resilience Wheel by Olga Phoenix.