Self-care goals

Some self-care strategies are straightforward and easy to use on a daily basis, and others need more practice and attention but are hugely worthwhile.

It might help you to complete a self-care plan. There isn’t a one size fits all for this and will need to be tailored to meet your own needs. Think about what is going on in your life and which areas would benefit from attention and self-care – the scores that you gave for each of the sections above will help you.

Use the table below to set some goals to improve your self-care. You don’t need to have goals in all sections, particularly if the section is already high-scoring.

Area of your lifeGoal
Physical
  • No internet an hour before bed
  • Regular bedtime
  • Walk ten minutes every day
Social
  • Call a friend once a week
  • Join a club or do an activity to meet new people
Mental
  • Make a list of five things you like about yourself
  • Take a relaxing bath
  • Say no to things you don’t want to do – boundaries are important
Spiritual
  • Spend ten minutes meditating each day
  • Listen to a guided relaxation before bed
Emotional
  • Talk about how you feel with a trusted person
  • Keep a diary

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