Self-Care is Vital

At the root of all of the suggestions we have talked about the last several days is taking care of yourself. It is hard to be have a sense of purpose, be positive, be a problem-solver, and all of the other things if you are tired and run down. If you don’t take care of yourself, you may not have the energy to practice the things that make you a resilient person.

This means not only taking care of yourself physically by getting enough rest, eating right, and exercising, it also means taking care of yourself mentally. Allow yourself time to recharge, address your stress, and work to have a general overall positive outlook on life by engaging in things you enjoy.

This cannot be emphasized enough – before you can be resilient, you must take care you! Do what you need to do to have the energy, the brain power, and the desire to succeed through anything life throws at you. Being able to do the other things is dependent upon this.

Terri

 Terri Sitrin, LCSW, ACSW, CEAP | EAP Consultant, Dallas District | USPS EAP

214-353-6996 | TLSitrin@magellanhealth.com

Magellan Health Inc,  2341 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX  75220-4415 Go to www.EAP4YOU.com or call 800-EAP-4YOU (800-327-4968) TTY: 877-492-7341

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