What I know from previous experience is that this is when I need to pull out my self-care checklist and put in some deliberate strategies to help me, help myself.

Here is a link to a SELF-CARE TEMPLATE PDF you are welcome to try.

Step 1.

Pause and Take Notice (chill, slow down and create some space)

Step 2.

Check Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social and Spiritual needs:

Basic Physical Needs:

●      Sleep (am I getting enough quality sleep?)

●      Nutrition (am I eating nourishing food that is restorative?)

●      Water (am I drinking enough?)

●      Exercise (am I moving enough?)

Basic Mental/Emotional needs:

●      Positive Emotions (what can I do to experience more of them?)

●      Thinking (what can I do to help me think clearer?)

Social/Connection needs:

●      Do I need more connection? (how can I reach out and connect?)

●      Do I need less connection? (how can I create some time, space to myself?)

●      Do I need better quality connections? (How am I showing up? How are others showing up? Am I relating to others in a way that is uplifting, energy giving and caring? am I being treated with kindness and compassion?)

Spiritual/soul needs:

●      Am I living in line with my values? (what do I need to adjust to make sure that how I’m living lines up with how I want to be)

●      What do I need that will fill my soul?

Step 3.

Choose 1-2 simple strategies

Step 4.

Embed the strategies

Now the aim is not perfection here, it really is just progress. You are welcome to try it, but it is not intended as a replacement for professional help and support.  

Here is a link to a self-care template you are welcome to try.