When we are stressed, we may experience symptoms of anxiety, worry, and/or withdrawal, and we may even start taking actions to escape the stressful feelings. That is why it’s so important to practice self-care. Basically, self-care are activities we do to help us maintain physical, mental or emotional health. It can help you feel healthy, relaxed and lessen our stress. Here are some activities to help you practice self-care:
- Call the Hawaii Crisis Line at 832-3100 (toll free a 1-800-753-6879)
- Do an activity that relaxes you
- Make an appointment with a therapist
- Make a self-care box with items that relax you
- Write five things down that you’re grateful for
- Start a journal where you can write down what you’re going through
- Breathe in-and-out slowly
- If you’re in school, reach out to a counselor
- Text a friend who you can trust
- Try to identify one good thing that happened to you today
- Spend some time in nature by taking a walk
- Practice repeating kind words to yourself