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SELFCARE

SELFCARE

TAKING CARE

One of the biggest challenges for people is taking care of themselves, practicing selfcare, can make a huge difference.

SELF-CARE

Selfcare involves physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being, essential for maintaining mental and physical health and improving quality of life.

IMPORTANCE

Selfcare is essential for maintaining mental and physical health, self-care also plays a key role in supporting treatment and recovery.

SIMPLE ACTS

Selfcare helps people manage stress, lowers the risk of illness, and increases energy, even small acts of self-care have a positive impact.

PHYSICAL

Just 15-20 minutes of exercise every other day can boost mood and improve health, a nutritional diet and plenty of water will improve energy and focus throughout the day.

SLEEP

Sticking to a regular sleep schedule improves sleep quality.

EMOTIONAL

Checking in with yourself, practicing gratitude and self-compassion contribute to improving mood, spending time in nature promotes feelings of wellness.

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Meditation, muscle relaxation, and breathing exercises help to achieve mindfulness.

SOCIAL

Reaching out to friends or family can help to maintain and build social networks, getting involved in meetups and other social activities fosters belonging.

SPIRITUAL

Spiritual selfcare is a way to nourish your inner being and connect with your purpose and meaning in life. It can include practices like meditation, prayer, and yoga. 

NEUROPLASTICITY

Expanding vocabulary, doing mnemonic drills and obstacle courses can help the brain’s ability to grow, reorganise, or change neural networks.

ACTIVITIES

Listening to music, reading, or engaging in low-stress hobbies help to challenge negative thoughts and focus on what can be controlled.

WHAT WORKS

Selfcare is different for everyone, it may take some trial and error to find what works best.

CALL US!

Take the first steps, for more information call/text/message/email:

1300 055 920
0400 552 290
info@mentor.org.au