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Video: Self Care Action Plan for Leaders Resource 1: Self Care Matters Part 2 Handout Resource 2: Self Care Advice Resource 3: Self Care Matters (Ideas and Resources)

Video: Self Care Action Plan for Leaders

Learners will create an action plan for steps to take to improve self-care in their own lives.

Click here to download Resource 1: Self Care Matters Handout

Click here to download Resource 3: Self Care Matters (Ideas and Resources)

Resource 1: Self Care Matters Part 2 Handout

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Resource 1. Self-Care Matters Part 2: Handout

Self-Care Brainstorm

Area	Already do	Would like to do
Body
Mind
Emotions
Relationships
Spirit
Work

Self-Care Action Plan

Choose 3-5 things; Commit to doing them in the next month. What are they? When will you do them?

Pause video, put them in your phone, calendar, planner now.

Resource 2: Self Care Advice

Resource 3: Self Care Matters (Ideas and Resources)

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Resource 3. Self-Care Matters: Ideas and Resources

Self Care Links/ Resources

Self Care Strategies by Domain

Physical	Mindful breathing reduces stress improves immune function increases focus and attention Meditation Taking walks Yoga Exercise Eating a healthy lunch Hydration
Psychological	Focus on positivity Intentionally take in the good Recognize inner strengths Strengthen resiliency Remain a life-long learner Healthy routines consistent bedtime reduction of screen time
Emotional	Control the stress response Recognize the difference in good stress vs. chronic stress Identify major stressors Practice patience Incorporate activities that help process emotions
Relationship	Mentor teachers 81% of those who participated in a mentoring program said the program was helpful or very helpful to their professional work Put time and effort into relationships Positive relational “bank accounts”
Spiritual	Spiritual self-care fosters a sense of connection to a higher power and helps one find meaning and importance in life There are many different spiritual paths; this is a very personal self-practice Prayer and/or meditation Spend time in nature Journaling Reading Connecting to a community
Work place self care	Set short and long-term goals Focus on positivity Take breaks and find quiet time and reflect Set boundaries Turn off notifications outside of work hours Avoid email during the weekends Play relaxing music even during class Keep your space organized and tidy Communicate with your coworkers, supervisors, and employees about job stress. Talk openly about how the pandemic is affecting your work. Identify factors that cause stress and work together to identify solutions. Ask about how to access mental health resources in your workplace. Remind yourself that everyone is in an unusual situation with limited resources. Identify and accept those things which you do not have control over.

Self Care Strategies by Time Required

5 minutes	Make a cup of tea/ coffee/ warm cider Light a candle Listen to an upbeat song Drink a glass of water Give yourself a foot massage Step outside into the fresh air Text someone you love a compliment 5 minutes of deep/ focused breathing Write down what you are grateful for Dance! Buy or pick flowers
15 minutes	Take a shower Use a face mask Go for a walk Make a smoothie Strectch Take a short nap Call someone you love Do a short meditation Journal Watch a funny video clip Write down positive affirmations
An hour or more	Watch a funny show Spend time with friends who lift you up Create a vision board Do a workout Read a book Listen to a podcast GO on a hike Unplug from technology Cook a meal Paint a picture Go to a movie

Real Self Care	Fake Self Care
Fueling your body with food that gives you energy and helps you improve mentally and physically. Drinking water. Being kind to yourself. Setting boundaries. Spending time with people that enrich your life. Moving your body because you can.	Negative self-talk to try to “motivate” yourself. Saying yes to everyone because you are a “nice person.” Socializing because of fear of missing out. Buying anything that promises to make you love yourself more.