The 12 Days of Self Care
“So many people have used up a lot of emotional and physical energy to get through the pandemic,” says Rachelle Michalow, clinical practice facilitator at Lifeline. “The holiday period can be a reminder of financial struggles, loss and strained family relationships, as well as feelings of worry, sadness or loneliness, which may be highlighted even more this year.” That’s why we’ve recruited some top experts in mental health and emotional wellbeing, so you can choose the right self-care strategies for you – and cultivate resilience, positivity and hope for the festive season and beyond.
01 RESET YOUR STRESS RESPONSE
Not as cool, calm and collected as you’d like? Your default reaction when things don’t go well impacts how you conquer hurdles. Let’s ID your coping style – plus how to adapt and overcome challenges more easily.
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THE PROBLEM-SOLVER?
In an emotional emergency, you like to take action and avoid dwelling on your feelings. “You’ll need to address them at some point, or they’ll build up,” warns Dr Carla Marie Manly, psychologist and author of Joy From Fear (Familius, $28.99).
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