There are many ways in which self-care practices can falter over the course of a professional's career. With this in mind, aside from reading a mandatory text, writing a self-care plan, etc. are there any creative activities or assignments that might be helpful to support students to begin building self-care practices?
Dear Kelvin,
According to my opinion instructors should work on the development skills and competencies for independent learning and self evaluation.
Regards
Senad
I agree that self-evaluation is important in our well being. I also understand that stress affects our well being and self-care. However, I would not receive some of the positive remarks about my work if I also did not show some self-care skills. To help students with self-care plans, it is important to understand that it is okay to say no. We often take on too many tasks at once which increases stress. It is important to learn to use a calendar, schedule, to do list, etc. This could lead to a creative self-care plan to utilize. Emphasizing rest and other health activities is also important. I sometimes feel that my graduate professors forget that I have a career and a family. Same with my work. I know that what I am accomplishing is important and I try not to sacrifice myself and others to reach my goals.
Denise, I like you idea of using one's calendar. I wonder if it might be used both proactively (i.e., to protect time) as well as retrospectively (i.e., to review and reflect on the types of commitments a person makes)?
Have students journal about their hobby(ies). Spending time doing what they like to do as a past time and reflecting about it can help them to maintain a balance in their lives. If not, have them do some quick on-the-spot exercises within the class session, so they can send energy to the brain and be more alert.
Best regards,
Debra
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