Self Care - Recovered 797

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No two people are the same,
and it’s important to create a self-care program that works for you —
and you alone.
However, there are aspects of self-care that are
applicable to most anyone in recovery.

Since life is multidimensional,
we must address each part to form the whole:
the physical, the spiritual, the emotional and social.

Let’s start at the beginning
What first came to mind when you heard that
Self Care was going to be the topic?

How did you do self care before program?
After program?
Now?

Why is self care important to you?
What steps do you work which are self care to you?

Everyone is different and there are different way to do self care.
I have listed are nine basic steps for creating a successful and
balanced self-care plan in recovery.
Let’s talk about them.

Under the category of Physical Self-Care
Exercise
Get sleep
Eat Healthy

Now, let’s talk about Spiritual and Emotional Self-Care
Love Yourself
Relax
Find Balance

Finally, Social Self-Care
Find Support
Talk to Someone

We have calls

Kitt from So Cal
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