Self care is the practice of looking after your own health and mental wellbeing. Often times, these become regular practice and part of your routine.
This assessment is a starting point to evaluate different areas in your life and the attention you place on them. There are no right or wrong answers. This serves as a way to help you explore areas you may strengthen or maintain.
Label each with one of the below:
1: I’m happy with where I’m at with this activity
2: There is room for improvement
3: I would like to do this more frequently
Physical
____ I maintain a balanced diet (I eat things I enjoy while also incorporating the nutrients my body needs)
____I have a healthy relationship with food (don’t over or under eat)
____ I get my body moving regularly
____ I take care of personal hygiene
____ I get enough sleep
____ I attend medical care appointments (when sick or preventative: physicals, teeth cleanings etc.)
____ I don’t abuse alcohol or drugs or use it regularly to feel better.
Emotional
____ I talk kindly to myself
____ I talk about my problems
____ I allow myself to feel and reflect on my feelings
____ I allow myself to relax
____ I’m able to ask for help if I need it
Boundaries
____ I maintain a schedule that is manageable
____ I have a healthy relationship with time spent on social media (doesn’t cut into time needs in other important areas: relationships, work, school, spiritual)
____ I can say no to others
____ I communicate personal wants and needs
____ I don’t compromise my values for others
____I set limits with friends and family, work or school as needed
____ I respect the rights and values of others
Social
____ I have people I can talk to
____ I take time off
____ I participate in hobbies
____ I spend time with my romantic partner
____ I make time for friends
____I feel connected to a community
Spiritual
____ I have things in my life that give me/my life meaning
____ I am open to new experiences
____ I nurture my spirit with nature, music, or art (or anything that sounds appealing)
____ I look at what’s good about myself and others
____ I make time for self-betterment
What are other self care activities I can work on or are important? (i.e. professional, relationships)
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To get started, pick 3 of the the above self care activities that you would like to focus on improving in your life. List them here:
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