{"id":9004111222331838,"date":"2022-01-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/?p=9004111222331838"},"modified":"2023-06-16T14:11:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T14:11:00","slug":"7-types-of-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/articles\/7-types-of-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Types of Self-Care & Why You Need Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unless you\u2019ve been living under a rock, and that rock doesn\u2019t have access to high-speed Internet, you\u2019ve probably heard the term \u201cself-care\u201d more times than you can count. And with advertisers using the phrase to sling skin creams and spa days, you might think pampering yourself equals spending money on yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In reality, the term self-care\u2013as defined by the <\/span>World Health Organization<\/span> (WHO)\u2013is the ability of an individual to promote and maintain health, to prevent disease, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are actually many forms of self-care (seven to be exact) that you should embrace in order to feel best in all areas of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The seven types of self-care are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Emotional self-care<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Physical self-care<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Mental self-care<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Social self-care<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Spiritual self-care<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Practical self-care<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Professional self-care<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Read on to learn how you can tend to each area so you can dial in your self-care like a pro and keep your health and wellness at the forefront to always show up as your healthiest self for your family and clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The Importance of Self-Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We all know self-care plays an important part in ensuring we\u2019re at the top of our health and wellness game. It\u2019s the key to preventing burnout, feeling balanced, and leading a fulfilling, purposeful and productive life. And it\u2019s even more important to prioritize as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Throughout your day-to-day life, a regular self-care routine may help build self-esteem and confidence, reduce generalized anxiety and stress, and improve your overall happiness. In the long-term, a solid self-care practice can help manage chronic illness, improve interpersonal relationships, and\u2013according to a <\/span>2017 study from the American Heart Association<\/span><\/a>\u2013may play a role in the prevention of future diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Emotional Self-Care<\/h2>\n

    Our ability to regulate our emotions and cope with difficult feelings as they arise is vital to our happiness and overall quality of life. That\u2019s why emotional self-care\u2014the actions we take to connect with our emotions and process them in a healthy way<\/strong>\u2014is SO important.<\/p>\n

    While everyone can benefit from investing time and attention in this critical area of self-care, people who will find this particularly beneficial are those who:<\/p>\n