Self-Care Is Essential In Every Aspect Of Life....Including Our Career
Why Self-Care Is Important?
The need for Self-Care is important, for if we do not process our experiences, we can experience triggers, trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout. While balancing work and family is important, self-care goes beyond that. It promotes self-nurturing, empowerment, self-efficacy, and resilience through cognitive, physical, psychological, and non-material aspects.
In my 20+ years of private practice, I’ve met diverse individuals who have experienced burnout, mental exhaustion, unrealistic work expectations, and employment concerns. The complexities of home life, such as relationships, parenting, and caring for loved ones, can also add to the fatigue and emotional, physical, and psychological exhaustion. Self-care is crucial in our personal and professional lives to find joy, happiness, and fulfilment.
Recognising The Need For Self-Care
To start taking care of yourself, you need to recognise that something is not working and determine what you need to change. The Self-Care – Awareness, Action, and Planning Workbook can help you establish your baseline and identify your goals. Understanding your personality type, including strengths, challenges, and how you behave under stress is also good. By understanding yourself, you can put meaningful action steps in place to help you self-care, build confidence and resilience, and face life’s challenges.
Self-Care Resources
If you’re looking for self-care resources, the Self-Care – Awareness, Action, and Planning Workbook and Card Set is a great resource. The book provides 43 effective self-care strategies that can be customized to suit your needs, as well as comprehensive Australian and international resource sections. The matching Self-Care Card Set provides a visual, textual, and tactile focal point for reflection and action. It’s a one-stop, user-friendly, and reusable self-care resource to help you on your journey.
If you have any questions about self-care or the Self-Care Workbook: Awareness Action and Planning – and Self-Care Card Set, feel free to email the author.
Katherine is a highly experienced and dedicated Career Counselling and Consulting professional based in Port Stephens, NSW. She is a nationally registered Career Development Specialist and Counsellor, with Professional Membership in the Career Development Association of Australia and the Australian Counselling Association. Katherine’s extensive experience in the corporate sector, particularly in Human Resources and Administration, spans over 12 years. Her impressive qualifications, including a Post Graduate Diploma in Career Education and Development, Diploma of Professional Counselling with majors in Abuses, Career, Workplace, Grief and Loss, and a Diploma Business with Distinction, showcase her expertise and unwavering commitment to her field. Since 2003, Katherine has been delivering exceptional services through her private practice, building a strong reputation based on her knowledge and experience.
Originally Posted 18 Mar 2024 on Bluripples.com.au
Updated and Copied to AuthorKatherineFoster.com.au 4th June 2024