Periodicals > The Bulletin > Vol. 73, No. 1
| Name: | Making Self-Care a Key to a Great 2024 |
| Authors: | Riverman, Rylla |
| Indexed Date: | 7 Oct. 2024 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Riverman, Rylla. “Making Self-Care a Key to a Great 2024.” The Bulletin, Vol. 73, No. 1, Jan. 2024, p. 20, https://www.aanr.com/member-benefits |
Summary
Self-care is defined as the ability to promote health and happiness, and encompasses actions such as maintaining a regular sleeping routine, eating healthily, spending time outdoors, and expressing gratitude. Research has shown that self-care practices like exercise, healthy eating, proper sleep, and spending time in nature are associated with a longer life, and it is emphasized that starting a self-care routine should begin with small, enjoyable tasks. Self-care can be facilitated with professional support and can be tracked using a journal, with various promising ideas suggested, such as starting each day with intention setting and reflecting on gratitude each night.