[CHAT] I look after me
When you think about what self-care actually is, it really seems like a no brainer. Really, who wouldn’t want to do things that make them a happier, more mentally balanced and less stressed out person on a regular basis?
Even though it seems like a pretty obvious choice, a lot of us (me included) can be not too great at implementing self-care on a regular basis. Instead we might choose to do things that are easier or take less mental energy, like maybe spending hours scrolling through Tumblr… Not that I would know anything about that.
There are a few reasons why we might slip up a little on practicing self-care. For many, self-care can seem like it’s optional or even a bit selfish. In a world where we’re constantly pushing ourselves to achieve more and do more to reach strict ideas of what makes a “good life” it can be difficult to feel like you’re justified in taking time out to look out for your own needs. Self-care is something that we all need to do once in a while, no ifs, ands or buts.
So what actually makes something self-care? Self-care can be a really individual thing for different people, for example for one person going for a run would be self-care but for another it might mean baking a cake. All self-care, no matter what it entails, has one thing in common. Self-care all involves taking time to look after you, whether that’s physically, emotionally or mentally.
Want to learn more about self-care and how you can make it a bigger part of your life? Great! Come and join @safari93 and @Chessca_H on Monday 20th, 8pm AEST as we chat about looking after yo’self.
When did you first learn about the concept of self-care?
I've only really heard it around RO and still don't fully understand what it means. I know it's taking care of yourself but I don't think I've ever done it, well not consciously anyway.
Self care is learning how to care for yourself and how to put your needs first. If you don't take care of yourself then you can't take care of others.
@ErinsAntics putting yourself first is a hugely important part of self-care, thats a great point!
Awesome stuff guys, looks like you all know a lot about self-care! Onto the next Q:
When did you first learn about the concept of self-care?
When did you first learn about the concept of self-care?
I've pretty much always done it, but only learnt about the phrase last year when I also learnt about mindfulness. I guess the two terms interlock with each other.
When my mental health really suffered and I realised it was because I was dealing with everyone elses problems first then mine when it should be the other way round. I find it hard to say no to things so thats been something that I have had to work on.
Hey @FootyFan26!
@ErinsAntics Yeah, often people don't remember or think to take care of themselves because of other people. Especially when it comes to mental health problems, people think that other people have worse problems then they do but there is no scale of badness for mental health problems because, to you, your problems are bad and you are important.
@ErinsAntics it's great that you've recognised that about yourself, self-awareness is very useful in being kind to yourself 🙂
Oh hey!
1. What do you think self-care is? Why do you think it is important?
To me, self-care is looking after yourself, to counteract the stress you deal with in everyday life and to help keep you in tip top mental health.
I think it is important as it keeps you grounded and I know that when I am practicing self-care, I'm not thinking about anything. Basically it gives your brain a break from all the stressing and worrying that accompany us every day.
@stonepixie that's such a good point, not many of us spend enough time really clearing our minds!
@safari93 so many people don't realise that they're all equally important, it's so frustrating when people treat emotional/mental needs like they aren't worth as much 😕
1. What do you think self-care is? Why do you think it is important?
Self care is important for staying physically, emotionally and mentally healthy and maintaining a good well being. Self care can't really be described because there are many ways people take care of them selves and not everything works for everyone.
Hey everyone, really looking forward to tonight's sesh!
What do you think self-care is? Why do you think it is important?
I think it's just an all inclusive term for generally looking after yourself, mentally physically and emotionally. Saying that, it kinds of seems to take on extra meaning in mental health seeing as it generally isn't considered very often normally
