Two things you need to know:

1. “Self care” is not selfish, its necessary.
2. Everyone practices some type of self care — not all of it is emotionally or physically healthy.

How to do self care right:

• Why Self Care is So Important (Life Hacker)
• Take Good Care of Yourself (Mental Health America)
• 45 Simple Self-Care Practices for a Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul (Tiny Buddha)
• The Importance of Self Care (TedTalk video playlist)

Your Turn:

In your journal, reflect on these questions.

1. What does this mean to you: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
2. When you see someone you love feeling overwhelmed, what do you do to help them?
3. When life gets stressful, what do you do to calm down?