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EDU 100 Professor Cami Condie: Self-Care

Self-Care

Self-Care is:

  • Realizing that you are important, and what you have to say matters.
  • Prioritizing your mental, health
  • Prioritizing your physical health
  • Prioritizing your emotional health

Check out College Magazine's 21 Easy Ways to Practice Self Care

 

Stress Management

Why is Stress Management Important?

According to the University of Minnesota, managing stress is important because stress can have a negative impact on a wide range of things in life such as health, relationships, and work performance. 

Ways to Relieve Stress

Relaxation Techniques

HelpGuide.org offers a good selection of relaxation techniques that are very useful for relieving stress. These techniques include:

  • Deep Breathing
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  • Body Scan Meditation
  • Mindfulness Meditation
  • Rhythmic Movement and Mindful Exercise
  • Visualization
  • Yoga and Tai Chi