Week 1 Discussion Board: Self Care- Taking Care of YOU!
Week 1 Discussion Board: Self Care- Taking Care of YOU!
Let’s clarify one common misconception from the get-go: Self-care is not synonymous with self-indulgence or selfishness. Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, be well, do your job, help and care for others, and do all the things you need to and want to accomplish in a day. Self-care is taking steps to tend to your physical and emotional health needs to the best of your ability.
Several organizations and researchers take a health-oriented approach when defining self-care. The World Health Organization defines self-care as: “the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker.”
According to this definition, self-care includes everything related to staying physically healthy — including hygiene, nutrition, and seeking medical care when needed. It’s all the steps an individual can take to manage stressors in his or her life and take care of his or her own health and well-being.
In your post, share ways you are taking care of yourself.
If you have not started, below are some "helpful" links. try one out and share your thoughts.
Post your self-care activity by Wednesday and respond to a minimum of one classmate's post by Sunday at 11:59 PM.
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