How to Refresh Your Self-Care Tool Kit
December 10, 2023 | Tags:
Prioritizing a self-care routine can help you manage mental health-related symptoms and provide you with physical health benefits. It's important to pick self-care activities you enjoy to get the most out of them. Experts at Medical Mutual have some suggestions for how you can refresh your self-care tool kit.
To make your mental health a priority, try incorporating some of these practices into your routine:
- Connecting regularly with family and friends and engaging in social activities.
- Staying active with a fitness routine.
- Keeping a regular schedule for meals and sleep.
- “Unplugging” from the news and social media.
- Volunteering your time to causes you care about.
On days when the weather is bad, you can make the most of the indoors by doing a relaxing activity such as:
- Drawing and coloring
- Practicing yoga and deep breathing exercises
- Reading a book
- Completing a jigsaw puzzle
- Learning a new skill
It’s okay to feel like you need extra support. If that’s the case, you may want to speak with a mental health provider. Most conduct appointments by telehealth for added convenience.
Medical Mutual members can find a provider in-network by visiting providersearch.medmutual.com. You can also call the Ohio CareLine, an emotional support service, toll free at 1-800-720-9616 (TTY: 711 for hearing impaired). Local behavioral health professionals are available 24/7 for confidential support in times of crisis.
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