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  When you think of self-care, meditation, getting a massage or playing music are some activities that may come to mind. These activities are external, happening outside of your body. Yet stress is experienced internally; it is felt inside the body, and it impacts individuals differently. Your nervous system controls everything you do – walking, thinking, feeling, and breathing.

  Self-care practices care for your entire nervous system – both your body and your brain. When self-care becomes part of your routine, research suggests that you can reduce stress and feelings of emotional, mental, and even physical exhaustion that can be caused by prolonged stress. Enhancing your emotional self-awareness through regular self-care can create balance in your life.

  Learn more about the link between self-compassion and physical health or read about the Science of Self-Compassion.

  Ready to start? Take a look at the resources below.

  • SELF CARE: A CHECK IN ASSESSMENT

  • Self Care Quick Tips

  • Boost Your Mood with Self-care

  • 988 Tips & Resources

  • Somatic Self Care | Office of Well-Being

  • Well-Being Tools – Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality

  • Journal Prompts

  • Letter of Self-Compassion

  • Guided Self Compassion Meditation

  • Self-compassion Exercises

  • The Seven C's: Overview | Fostering Resilience