Categories of Self-Care

Self-care is a wonderful way to promote mental wellness and a healthier relationship with oneself. Self-care can mean many different things, and may look different for everyone. There are eight different categories of self-care: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, environmental, financial, and work/school/caregiving. (Willowstone.org, 2022)

Examples of each category of self-care include:

Physical

-sleep or rest

-stretching, walking, or exercise that feels good

-keeping medical appointments

-eating healthy

-getting fresh air

Emotional

-journaling or talking it out

-stress management 

-making art

-listening to music 

-self-compassion

-counseling

Social

-time with others

-healthy boundaries 

-balancing alone and social time

-positive social media

-asking for help

Spiritual

-connections

-prayer or meditation

-reflection

-nature

Personal

-listening to yourself

-hobbies

-treating yourself

-trying something new

-getting to know yourself

Environmental

-safety

-stability and security

-cleaning and organizing

-comfy space

Financial

-money management/budgeting

-savings

-seeking help if needed

-“fun” money

-paying bills

Work/School/Caregiving

-time management

-feeling productive and valued

-learning and developing skills

-break time

References

https://www.willowstone.org/news/8-types-of-self-care