What is self-care?
Self-care is the commitments, behaviors, habits and actions you do to preserve and maintain your well-being. The goal of self-care is to set yourself up for success and to be your best self — physically, mentally and emotionally.
What is burnout?
Burnout can happen when chronic stress isn’t managed. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted and unable to meet demands. It can leave you feeling drained and can affect your energy levels at home, at work and in your social life. If you
avoid addressing burnout, you might feel fine at first, but you may feel worse in the long term. Practicing self-care consistently helps to protect against stress and burnout.
Self-care is different for everyone. Some great examples include:
- Going for a walk on your own
- Taking a quiet yoga class
- Playing a game with your family
- Going dancing with your friends