1. Emotional
Emotional self-care involves tending to your own internal emotional world—especially your mood
and feelings.
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
PSYCHOTHERAPY
JOURNALING OR CREATIVE WRITING
(E.G., POETRY)
ART (E.G., DRAWING, PAINTING)
2. Physical
This form of self-care addresses stress that lives in your body. It alleviates physical pain or tension that either causes or results from mental stress.
MASSAGE
FITNESS
DANCE
AROMATHERAPY
WINDOW SHOPPING
PAMPERING, REST, AND RELAXATION
3. Cognitive
Self-care in the cognitive realm means engaging in activities that are intellectually rewarding and/or stimulating.
READING
WRITING
LISTENING (E.G., PODCASTS,
AUDIOBOOKS)
WATCHING (E.G., FILMS,
MASTERCLASSES)
PLAYING GAMES
4. Spiritual
Spiritual self-care can take many forms and doesn’t have to be tied to religion. It means getting in touch with the less tangible aspects of yourself and the world around you.
MEDITATION
BREATHWORK
SOUND BATHS
CONNECTING WITH A SPIRITUAL OR
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
MANTRAS, PRAYER, OR AFFIRMATIONS