Lifeline Booklet 2021

SOME IDEAS FOR SELF-CARE

• Take a walk in the fresh air • Sit outdoors by a fire pit, watching the flames • Take a hot shower or a warm bath • Get a massage • Cuddle or walk your pet • Listen to music • Journal • Clean out a junk drawer or cupboard • Read poetry or inspiring quotes • Meditate • Spend time in nature • Write your feelings down • Cry when you need to • Laugh when you can • Go for a walk or a run • Dance • Stretch • Go for a bike ride • Take a nap • Go on a lunch date • Call a friend on the phone • Participate in a book club • Join a support group Listen to this podcast: https://psych- central.com/blog/podcast- self-care- for-your-mental-health/

What self-care practices can you incorporate in your life today?

Self-care is a personal journey and each day life is changing, so it is important to continually look after yourself (i.e. make a habit) and reflect on your health and wellbeing.

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