Personal Self Care

Personal self-care is another type of self-care introduced in our series.  This particular self-care is fun for me to support clients in therapy.

Definition: Personal self-care involves practices people use to connect with themselves through self-discovery, exploration of interests, and understanding who they are.

Examples

• Regularly participate in hobbies and activities that bring happiness and fulfillment.

• Explore new hobbies or activities.

• Take personality tests and assessments to gain insight into who you are. Here are a few reputable sites that offer free personality assessments that I use with clients: 16 Personalities and Truity.

• Participate in therapy or certified life coaching

• Regularly use reflective journaling.

• Making time for fun and leisure.

• Make a vision board.

• Set and accomplish short- and long-term goals.

• Track your progress and growth as a person.

• Practice gratitude and self-compassion.

• Travel to new places or your favorite places.

• Engaging in self-care practices that are specific to your personality types. Ideas for Introverts and Extroverts.

• Identify your strengths and values.

• Be intentional about honoring your values daily.