abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial
abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial
abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial
Teaching Self-care takes many forms and is a crucial piece of mental wellness.
Checking your feelings during and after a self-care activity can help you know what works well for you. Some activities are nourishing, depending on how you are feeling that day.
Here are eight types of self-care and examples to consider:
PHYSICAL SELF-CARE
Self-care has to do with feeling physically well and maintaining physical health.
• Sleep or rest
• Stretching, walking, or exercise that feels good
• Keeping medical appointments
• Healthy food
• Fresh air
EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE
Self-care involves attending to your emotions, finding empathy and self-compassion, and seeking help when needed.
• Journal or talk it out
• Stress management
• Listen to or make music/art
• Self-compassion
• Counseling
SOCIAL SELF-CARE
Self-care has to do with a healthy family and social relationships.
• Time with others (in person or virtually)
• Healthy Boundaries
• Balancing alone time and social time (or small groups and large groups)
• Positive social media
• Asking for help
SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE
Self-care has to do with religious beliefs or spirituality.
• Connection
• Prayer or meditation
• Reflection
• Attending worship services or groups (if applicable)
• Nature
PERSONAL SELF-CARE
Self-care has to do with knowing and honoring yourself and what you enjoy.
• Listening to yourself (getting out of autopilot)
• Hobbies
• Treating yourself
• Trying something new
• Getting to know yourself
HOME ENVIRONMENT SELF-CARE
Self-care involves maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable home environment.
• Safety
• Security and stability
• Cleaning and organizing (whatever that means for you)
• Comfy space
• Healthy living environment
FINANCIAL SELF-CARE
Self-care has to do with maintaining your financial goals and obligations.
• Money management and budgeting
• Saving
• Seeking help or information
• “Fun” money
• Paying bills
WORK, SCHOOL, CAREGIVING, OR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Self-care has to do with attending to your needs in the realms of work, school, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
• Time management
• Feeling productive and valued
• Learning and developing skills (and seeking help when needed)
• Healthy work boundaries and communication
• Break time