Physical Self Care

Physical self-care is one of the most popular types of self-care clients focus on in therapy.  Our bodies stay with us throughout our lifetime and are so vital that we care for our bodies. 

Definition: Physical self-care embodies specific practices that help to sustain and support the body's well-being.   

Benefits: It prevents and minimizes the impact of illnesses. It improves mood and decreases the effects of stress on the body.

Examples:

• Get a primary care doctor if you don’t have one already. In my years of therapy, so many adults don’t have a PCP, and you must have one who can monitor your health and refer you to a specialist if you need additional treatment.

• Have regular checkups with your primary care physician (PCP). This includes bloodwork and other tests to see how your body is doing.

• Get and stay active. This can be walking, yoga, cycling, dancing, yard work, cleaning your home, etc.

• Stay hydrated.

• Get plenty of rest.

• Keep your body fueled by eating full, healthy meals.

• Give attention to your hygiene.