H ow to take better

Self-C ar e:
care of yo urse lf
 healthy
habits
Self-care/self-love Happy & Resilient
What is self-care?
Setting a specific time throughout the
day to care for your mind and body.
Self care is often about disconnecting
with the world – both physically and
virtually – and putting your needs first.

Why is it important?
"You can't pour from an empty cup"
Help nurture good relationship with others & have resilience to cope when
times are tougher
• We are called to be
stewards
• We can't give what we
don't have
 The example of Jesus
Christ
Jesus retreated from everyone else to rest alone or
to pray by Himself
(Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:35, Mark 6:30-32, Mark
6:45-46, Mark 14:32-42)
PHYSICAL SELF-CARE SOCIAL SELF-CARE
Includes how you're fueling your body Putting time and energy into building your
relationships with others

MENTAL SELF-CARE EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE

Includes doing things that keep your mind sharp. It include activities that help you acknowledge
also involves doing things that help you stay and express your feelings on a regular basis
mentally healthy.
PHYSICAL
EXERCISING & STRETCHING

E AT I N G H E A LT H Y

D R I N K I N G L O T S O F WAT E R

H AV I N G A D E Q U AT E S L E E P

D E E P B R E AT H I N G
SOCIAL
SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY

BULDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

KEEPING SOCIAL MEDIA POSITIVE

SETTING BOUNDARIES
EMOTIONAL

JOURNALING

PRACTICING KINDRESS,
COMPASSION, GRATITUDE, &
FORGIVENESS
MENTAL

SOLVING PUZZLES

READING BOOKS, ARTICLES, ETC.

WATCHING MOVIES
PRACTICING SELF-COMPASSION
AND ACCEPTANCE
SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE
ATTENDING SERVICES AND OTHER CHURCH ACTIVITES

FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER BELIEVERS

PRAYER AND DEVOTION

SINGING HYMNS AND OTHER WORSHIP SONGS

SET TIME ASIDE

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