Integrating self-care into your routine is crucial for not only your health but to your growth personally and professionally. A common misconception is that rest must be earned, only after overextending yourself for an extended period of time. However, this can lead to burnout. Intentionally developing a self-care routine can have immense benefits. This month we will be exploring the benefits of self care and why it should be prioritized.
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| Read: A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders
Research has long shown the importance of self-care — yet many leaders still struggle to put self-care into practice in their own work lives. Before a leader can sustainably practice self-care, several important mindset shifts are necessary to ensure leaders set themselves up for success. This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality, including strategies such as making a body budget, managing emotional health, identifying choice points, and prioritizing growth and nourishment.
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Listen: LinkedIn Learning: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Explore how self-compassion is an urgent call for us to be more kind to ourselves. This audio course looks at the causes and effects of the vicious self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy that plague many of our minds. Based on empirical psychological research, discover a healthier, more compassionate way to relate to yourself.
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Act Now: Explore GW Well-Being Resources
Self-care is a very personal process that includes adopting healthy strategies for yourself that continuously evolve overtime. It’s specific to what each of us needs as a way to invest in ourselves and also what fits into our routines to help us cope and grow with the challenges life brings. Whether it be a morning walk in the fresh air, a warm bath after a long day, a deep breath before a meeting or a quick phone call to a loved one, there are no right or wrong ways to practice self-care. As a GW benefits-eligible employee, you have access to a number of different programs that can make it easier to prioritize self-care and improve your overall well-being.
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