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Self care is important in the best of times, but it's especially important during turbulent and stressful times whether it involves stress in your personal life or beyond (see my article: Post Election Stress and Anxiety).
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| Self Care During Turbulent Times |
Many people think self care is selfish, but this couldn't be further from the truth.
In fact, self care is essential to everyone's well-being (see my article: Is Self Care Selfish?).
What Does Self Care During Turbulent Times Mean?
Self care during turbulent and stressful times means engaging in behavior that prioritizes your physical and emotional health including:
- Health Eating: Nutritious meals and good hydration
- Regular Exercise: Exercise which is appropriate for you like walking, running, yoga and other similar activities (see my article: The Mind-Body Connection: Can Yoga Improve Your Mood?)
- Good Sleep: At least 8 hours to recharge your mind and body (see my article: Tips For Improving Your Sleep)
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| Self Care: Good Sleep |
- Mindfulness Meditation (see my article: Mindfulness Meditation to Reduce Stress and Anxiety)
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| Self Care: Meditation and Breathing Exercises |
- Breathing Exercises (see my article: What is Square Breathing?)
- Journaling to Process Your Feelings (see my article: Journaling to Cope With Stress and Anxiety)
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| Self Care: Journaling |
- Maintaining Social Connections (see my article: Overcoming Loneliness and Social Isolation)
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| Self Care: Maintaining Social Connections |
How to Approach New Self Care Habits
- Be Flexible: New habits can take a while to develop, so strive to be consistent, but also be flexible instead of trying to be perfect (see my article: Overcoming Perfectionism).
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| Self Care: Be Flexible and Start Small |
- Start Small: Start small and progress in a manageable way over time.
Getting Help in Therapy
If you're struggling with problems you have been unable to resolve on your own, seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
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| Getting Help in Therapy |
A skilled psychotherapist can help you to work through unresolved issues, so rather than struggling on your own, seek help so you can lead a more meaningful life.
Also see my article: Developing Calmness and Balance During Stressful Times
About Me
I am a licensed New York psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, EMDR, AEDP, EFT (for couples), Somatic Experiencing and Sex Therapist.
I work with individual adults and couples.
See my article: What is a Trauma Therapist?
To find out more about me, visit my website: Josephine Ferraro, LCSW - NYC Psychotherapist.
To set up a consultation, call me at (917) 742-2624 during business hours or email me.
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