Information courtesy of mindwise.org, and peacehealth.org
SELF CARE & THE 4TH OF JULYOpen up to family, friends and even your neighbors
If you're staying home, prepare a self-care tool kit
If you're going out, set a plan
Be selfish
Practice self-regulation and grounding techniquesThese techniques help make your body and mind feel safe and more secure. Position yourself to keep your back against something hard like a wall or a chair, sit so you feel the solid support of the floor beneath your feet if you are starting to feel fearful and unsafe. Think about what makes you feel grounded and supported in other ways. Wear long sleeves and trousers. A favorite hat may also help you feel more protected. Practice S-L-O-W deep breathing.
Notice your surroundings, look around and even if you feel unsafe, remind yourself that you are safe and not in harm’s way in your current surroundings. Describe to yourself what you see around you that can keep you grounded in your present reality. Practice mindfully eating a piece of fruit, noticing how it looks, the texture of its skin, the fragrance of its aroma, the temperature, flavor, and how it feels as you taste it. See how long you can enjoy each bite until you swallow it. Notice how it feels when you swallow each bite and before you take another.
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