The 5 Self Care Practices
Eat
- Simple & light
- Still, slow, savour
- Nutrition: mainly fresh, plant-based + protein (Blue Zones)
- Portions: 2 main meals and 3 snack meals
- Need vs want
- Cravings
- Alcohol
Move
- Walking 20 – 90 minutes x 2
- The 5MY 1 – 2 times
- Micro breaks every 2 hours if sitting all day
- Learn strengthening, stretching & mobility exercises in response to your body’s messages
Rest
- 6 – 8 hours sleep
- Rest and naps as required
- Listen to your mindbody for cues
Calm
- Be present
- 3 long deep breaths before eating
- Stillness/meditation
- Journal
Connect
- To your values
- To your inner world
- To your vocation/work
- To your special people & community