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Self-care is any necessary human regulatory function which is under individual control, deliberate and self-initiated. | Self-care is any necessary human regulatory function which is under individual control, deliberate and self-initiated. | ||
- | ===== Basic Activities | + | // |
+ | Note: The information in this section is based on our personal and collective experiences. What works for the authors | ||
+ | // | ||
- | ==== Personal Hygeine | + | ===== Activities of Daily Living ===== |
- | Personal hygiene involves those practices performed by an individual to care for one's bodily health and well being, through cleanliness. Practices that are generally considered proper hygiene include bathing regularly, washing hands regularly and especially before handling food, washing scalp hair, wearing clean clothing, brushing teeth, cutting finger nails, covering one's mouth when coughing, disposal of soiled tissues appropriately, | + | |
- | ==== Sleeping ==== | + | [[self-care: |
- | Sleep hygiene recommendations include establishing a regular sleep schedule, using naps with care, not exercising physically or mentally too close to bedtime, limiting worry, limiting exposure to light in the hours before sleep, getting out of bed if sleep does not come, not using bed for anything but sleep and sex, avoiding alcohol as well as nicotine, caffeine, and other stimulants in the hours before bedtime, and having a peaceful, comfortable | + | |
- | ==== Eating ==== | + | One example of a place to start when it comes to practicing self-care in your daily activities is the TLDR 6-3-1 Rule below. |
- | ==== Medication | + | ==== The TLDR 6-3-1 Rule ==== |
+ | At the [[https:// | ||
- | ===== Instrumental Activites of Daily Living ===== | + | ---- |
- | ==== Housekeeping ==== | + | |
- | ==== Managing money ==== | + | |
- | ==== Moving within the community ==== | + | |
- | ==== Preparing meals ==== | + | |
- | ==== Grocery shopping ==== | + | |
- | ==== Communication ==== | + | |
===== Approaches ===== | ===== Approaches ===== | ||
- | ==== Physical Exercise ==== | + | |
- | ==== Healthy Diet ==== | + | [[self-care:approaches|Approaches to Self-Care]] includes specific recommendations for activities that may increase mood, energy levels, and physical and mental health. The topics in this section include covering different types of physical exercise, suggestions for healthy eating, activities to support mental wellness such as mindfulness and stress management, as well as ideas about personal development. |
- | {{ :healthy_eating-pyramid.png? | + | |
- | ==== Mindfulness ==== | + | ---- |
- | ==== Pain Management | + | |
- | ==== Stress Management | + | ===== Further Reading |
- | ==== Personal Development ==== | + | |
self-care.txt · Last modified: 2020/03/15 18:30 by maro