Healthy Self-Care
Resources for Healthy Self-Care
Visit the following links for downloadable tools to help you better balance life with dialysis
Visit Mindful for more tips and a free downloadable checklist.
How to Engage in Emotional Self-Care
Connect with others who are passionate about the same issues. Whether it’s your self-care buddies, community of care, or a local organization or campaign you are volunteering for, surround yourself with people who can understand how you feel.
Focus on creating human connection, giving back, and showing kindness to others.
Evaluate how much news you are absorbing and be mindful of how the news affects you—physically, mentally and emotionally.
Things you can do Right Now
Allow yourself to unplug from news and social media for a few days. Turn off your alerts and push notifications, turn off the TV, and don’t access social media. If you must access it for work or otherwise, limit your time and do not engage or comment on posts. Enjoy a few days of peace.
Recognize when you are in need of self-care and respond to that need. If it impacts the lives of those around you, share that you are responding to a personal need.
Have a self-care checklist ready with options tailored for you. Whether scheduling a mid-day call with a friend, drawing a bubble bath, or doodling, have this list ready since you may not have the mental energy to come up with options at the moment when you need them.
Calendar provided courtesy of Action for Happiness. Visit their website to sign up for free coaching
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