Self-care is essential. Today, more than ever.
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” — Audre Lord, writer and activist
Self-care is a conscious choice to prioritise your mental, physical and emotional health. Psychologist Agnes Wainman explains it as “something that refuels us, rather than takes from us.” Self-care is not selfish. On the contrary: when you take care of your overall health, you put yourself in the best position to take care of others.
Consider ways in which you take care of yourself today. Perhaps it’s a morning walk before work, or a purposeful pause for tea mid-day. It could be blocking out time in your calendar for exercise or catching up with family. Maybe it’s setting some healthy boundaries like no phones at the dinner table or no work email in bed. In whatever ways you choose to take care of yourself, we support you.
Daily routines for many of us have been disrupted during the pandemic. Our healthy habits were often linked to physical spaces. So, what’s missing now that you could bring back or reset? Perhaps it’s time to commit to that online yoga class or meditation group you never missed ‘in real life.’ Maybe you were once diligent at leaving the office at a reasonable time each day, but now have a hard time shutting down at home. In whichever ways you may have shifted out of balance, it’s OK. We’ve all been there. With awareness and dedication, you can take simple steps to get back on track.
It is an ever-evolving, personal process. Please use the resources here to support and empower you on your self-care path. Please share any thoughts or suggestions with us at selfcare@akqa.com.
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