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Nurturing Yourself for Mental Fitness

Self-care is not indulgence—it's maintenance. It's about tuning in to your needs and making choices that sustain your well-being.

Benefits of Self-Care

  • Caring for your body, mind, and soul to maintain energy and resilience

  • Using rest, joy, and healthy habits to recharge

  • Accepting "no" as a self-care tool—for yourself and others

Without Self-Care

You may face burnout, irritability, and neglect of your needs

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Self-Care

Setting an early bedtime to ensure rest

Staying up late doom-scrolling

Saying 'no' to extra commitments when overwhelmed

Avoiding all responsibilities due to stress

Venting feelings through journaling or art

Suppressing emotions with alcohol or excessive screen time

Practices for Self-Care

Physical Well-Being

  • Rest
  • Hydration
  • Nutrition
  • Movement

Emotional Health

  • Journaling
  • Therapy
  • Talking with friends

Mind-Body Practices

  • Breathwork
  • Yoga
  • Grounding techniques

Creative Outlets

  • Writing
  • Painting
  • Music

Digital Breaks

  • Reducing screen time
  • Social media detox

Self-Care & Boundaries

Setting Boundaries

I can't join tonight, but I'd love to another time

Ghosting friends when overwhelmed

Respecting Boundaries

Accepting when a friend declines without guilt or pressure

Making others feel guilty for their boundaries

Remember

Self-care and boundaries work together to create a sustainable lifestyle. Setting healthy boundaries is an act of self-care, and practicing self-care helps you maintain those boundaries.