A super selection of self-care resources
Taking care of yourself is always important and especially so in times of crisis.
Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately to take care of our mental, emotional and physical health. Although it’s a simple concept in theory, it’s something we very often overlook in our day-to-day lives.
Not too surprisingly, in times of crisis—like responding to something as big and overwhelming as the COVID-19 pandemic—self-care often takes a backseat.
“The ability to care for oneself is predicated on the ability to consistently go inward and listen to what is there with open, compassionate ears,” says Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, a clinical director at The Center for Eating Disorders in Ann Arbor, Michigan in this article.
However, during stressful periods, we tend to focus outward, the article’s author explains. We diminish or disregard our inner life, ignoring our needs and limits. And yet, it’s during hectic or difficult times when we need to care for ourselves the most.
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