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Areas of Self-Care • Physical Healthy Bodies - Exercise everyday - set realistic goals; start small • Get enough sleep (7.5-9 hours a night) • Eat a well-balanced diet (Canada's Food Guide) Routine build your healthy activity into your daily schedule; make it a habit Exercise gives you energy and stamina to face the daily challenges • . • • • Cognitive - Healthy Thinking Examine the evidence - is there anything to support the negative thoughts and feelings you are having Listen to your positive voice – tell yourself you are doing great Breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation, etc. Shift your focus - hobbies, divide between work and home Be kind to yourself - 'Positive Post-it Notes, Smile at yourself in the mirror, have someone close remind you of your positive traits, etc. Focus on what is in your control Support Network - Healthy Relations • • Doctor; therapist; counsellor • • Peer support group-find someone who understands what you are experiencing Coach - sports teams (school, summer leagues, etc.) • • • choose accordingly • • • Friends and families* - can either be positive or negative; Be willing to share with others - trust is a two-way street Active listening - make sure you listen and hear Give back to the relationships you are involved in • Bigger Connections - Purpose and Meaning Volunteer - find something that makes you feel good to support Social group-sports; community group; church/spiritual groups; etc.. Grounding Techniques – feel your feet on the ground, examine the space around you Nature-step outside and activate your senses Checklist-identify how much you do accomplish and acknowledge purpose in small activities

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