Self-care: How to be?

Aspects of Self-Care

Self-care is not limited to a specific type; any direction that makes you happier or healthier falls under its categories. However, it can be classified into the following aspects:

• Physical Self-Care

Physical self-care aims to provide the body with its basic needs, which include the following:

1. Getting enough sleep.
2. Eating a healthy, balanced diet in sufficient quantities to supply the body with the energy needed for its functions, while being careful not to overdo it.
3. Visiting the doctor when needed, keeping up with appointments, and adhering to prescribed medications if applicable.
4. Exercising regularly.

• Mental Self-Care

Mental health is also known as psychological health. Anything that nourishes the mind and sharpens thinking falls within mental self-care and improves mental wellness. Key steps include dedicating time for mind-enriching activities like reading books and learning new skills.

• Social Self-Care

Social self-care is an important part of overall self-care, as social relationships boost happiness—a core goal of self-care. The need for social connection varies from person to person; some individuals need more interaction than others to form friendships and connect with peers.
Social self-care should include spending time with friends face-to-face, not just communicating via phone or social media platforms.

• Spiritual Self-Care

Religious practices are one of the most important forms of spiritual self-care. This aspect also includes deep self-exploration, understanding life’s meaning, and recognizing one’s connection with the world.
Practicing meditation is one of the most effective methods to understand oneself and the external world. Therefore, it is highly recommended for optimal self-care. We also suggest downloading the Tawazon app for comprehensive information about meditation types, their benefits, podcasts, and guided sessions.

• Emotional Self-Care

This involves expressing or releasing emotions in a healthy way, acknowledging and not ignoring them. It also includes avoiding exposure to negative emotions as much as possible. For example, emotional self-care requires learning to say “no” to things that cause stress, such as work tasks beyond one’s capacity.