{"id":78,"date":"2020-04-04T18:56:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-04T22:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/masi\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2020-05-10T12:41:17","modified_gmt":"2020-05-10T16:41:17","slug":"self-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/masi\/self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Can You Take Care of Yourself During the COVID-19 Pandemic?<\/h3>\n
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Katharine Nelson, <\/strong>Student Curator<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Why self-care?<\/h3>\n
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      Even during the best of times, self-care can often be a struggle. There\u2019s always some reason to not take a moment for ourselves. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic throwing the world and our lives into disarray, it\u2019s especially difficult to focus on ourselves. Trying to balance everything can feel overwhelming. But this is exactly<\/em> when we need to make some time for self-care.\u00a0 It\u2019s recommended by doctors and therapists alike as a way to improve our mood and reduce anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      What exactly is self-care?<\/h3>\n
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      It\u2019s taking some time out of our busy schedules to prioritize ourselves and our wellbeing.<\/p>\n

      It\u2019s engaging in an activity deliberately for the purpose of nurturing our mental, emotional, and physical health. Think of it as refueling or recharging ourselves.<\/p>\n

      It\u2019s unique to each person! What may be relaxing for one person, may not be for another. Find what works for you.<\/p>\n

      It\u2019s not selfish. Everyone needs some time to recharge their internal batteries. After all, if we don\u2019t take care of ourselves, how can we take care of others?<\/p>\n

      It doesn\u2019t replace your doctor or therapist. If you are struggling, make sure you reach out to a professional. Self-care is in addition to following the advice of a doctor and\/or therapist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      How can I take care of myself?<\/h3>\n
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