Complete these six questions to assess what you already do to take care of yourself and to establish new self-care goals. If you need support in implementing goals that are related to your work as a professional or your program, discuss this with a coach, trainer, or administrator. For questions 1-6, identify:
- What you already do
- What you would like to do
- What barriers prevent you from achieving your goals
- And how you plan to overcome the barriers
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Psychological
(Examples: Take time for yourself; disconnect from electronic devices; journal; pursue new interests; learn new skills; access psychotherapy; life coaching, or counseling support if needed.)
Identify what you already do, what you would like to do, what barriers are preventing you from doing those, and how you plan to overcome the barriers.
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Physical
(Examples: Eat regular and healthy meals; maintain good sleep habits; exercise regularly; get regular medical check-ups.)
Identify what you already do, what you would like to do, what barriers are preventing you from doing those, and how you plan to overcome the barriers.
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Personal
(Examples: Have healthy relationships; make time for family and friends; schedule dates with partner or spouse; ask for support from family and friends.)
Identify what you already do, what you would like to do, what barriers are preventing you from doing those, and how you plan to overcome the barriers.
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Emotional
(Examples: Engage in positive activities; acknowledge own accomplishments; express emotions in a healthy way.)
(Examples: Identify what you already do, what you would like to do, what barriers are preventing you from doing those, and how you plan to overcome the barriers.)
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Spiritual
(Examples: Read inspirational literature; self-reflect; spend time in nature; meditate; explore spiritual connections.)
Identify what you already do, what you would like to do, what barriers are preventing you from doing those, and how you plan to overcome the barriers.
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Professional
(Examples: Pursue meaningful work; maintain work-life balance; have positive relationships with coworkers; engage in good time-management skills.)
Identify what you already do, what you would like to do, what barriers are preventing you from doing those, and how you plan to overcome the barriers.
Adapted from the National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments & Homewoodhealth.com
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