Introducing Our Exclusive Self-Care Plan Printable! We’re thrilled to present to you this one-of-a-kind printable that will help you create a personalized action plan to enhance your overall well-being! What’s more, you can make the process fun if you wish. This post has been updated for 2024.
What is Self Care, and Why is it Important?
Self care is important because “we are more resilient and more able to handle life’s stress when we are feeling our best both physically and emotionally” (source). A self-care plan works to prepare one for stressors and triggers. Without an action plan you might end up overwhelmed, burned out or even sick.
Self-care is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy and balanced life. It involves deliberately taking action to preserve or improve one’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Having a self-care plan is crucial as it can help prevent burnout, reduce stress, and improve overall health and happiness. It also helps individuals become more self-aware and in tune with their needs, allowing them to better prioritize their time and energy.
Free Self-Care Plan Printable
A self-care plan can include a variety of activities such as exercise, meditation, spending time with loved ones, pursuing hobbies, and getting adequate rest. It is important to customize the plan to one’s unique needs and preferences. By incorporating self-care into daily routines, individuals can improve their overall quality of life, increase productivity, and build resilience to overcome challenges that may arise. Taking care of oneself is not selfish, but rather an essential part of leading a fulfilling and meaningful life.
We’ve updated this post to include this free self-care template. Similar to our original Election Day version (keep scrolling for that version) but free from the “election day” stuff.
If you’d rather share your plan on social media, screenshot the image below and fill out using text or GIFS and post on Instagram.
Self-Care Plan for Election Day
2020 hit us like a ton of bricks, and if the political climate doesn’t chill out, 2024 might not be a smooth ride either. But fear not! By making self-care a priority in your day-to-day routine, you can make life sweeter and flex your resilience muscles for anything that comes your way.
CLICK HERE to download this FREE printable template PDF.
Four Categories of Self Care
Self-care can be broken into four categories: emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual. Read this article from the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute to see examples of what self care looks like within each of those elements.
Is a Pedicure Self-Care?
Yes, pedicures can be considered a form of self care. Taking time for yourself is an important component to self-care and what you do with that time is your choice. But, self care is more about substance. It’s about laying a solid foundation to handle triggers and stress, ultimately leading to your overall well-being and health.
This is a great article by Katie Bingham-Smith that explains why women need more than trips to the salon.
Wishing everyone smooth sailing.
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