Looking for ideas on how to relieve your stress level? You have come to the right place! Stress management is about finding what works for you. One way to organize and prioritize your stress management is by creating a self-care plan.
What is Self-care?
Self-care is any activity that you engage in to take care of your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. When we practice self-care, it leads to holistic wellbeing and reduced stress levels.
What is a Self-care plan?
A self-care plan is a way to organize and plan self-care activities into your daily routine.
Why make a self-care plan?
If self-care is not a habit or constant part of your daily routine, it becomes easier for you to forget to practice it. A plan will make self-care a normal part of your daily routine. Rather than being an afterthought, it will be easier for self-care to become normalized.
How do self-care plans reduce stress?
When we follow a self-care plan, it incorporates several stress management techniques into our lives. When we take care of our physical, mental, and emotional health, our stress levels become more manageable!
Stress Management Tools
- WellWVU chillPACK
- Carruth Center Self-Care Tips
- Self-Care Plan Template
- Nutrition Health & Wellness Resources
- Body Scan Meditation for Sleep
- Yoga Nidre
- WVU Student Lingo Success Workshops