158 Psychology Applied Health Mental Self Care Challenge

Challenge adapted from workplace mental health awareness

Goal is to focus on specific areas during May - June, starting in the Mental Health Week in early May

Self Care Challenges

Taken from 2022 themes

Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be. Self-care actions each week to help you transition to the glory days of summer.

• EAT: Minimize distractions and focus on eating slowly and enjoying every meal. May 9 - May 13:
  • Nutrition and hydration
• SLEEP: A good sleep is vital to feel recharged each day, go to bed 15 minutes earlier. May 16 - May 20:
  • Improve quantity and quality of sleep
• CONNECT: Brighten someone’s day. Pay a compliment to someone everyday this week! May 23 - May 27:
  • Better relationships
• MOVE: Rejuvenate yourself, do some gentle stretching or step outside for walk. May 30 – June 3:
  • Physical activity
• RELAX: Take slow deep breaths. Write down 3 things that you are grateful for each day.
  • Calm, balance

Summer: GRATITUDE: Recall 3 things you’re grateful for every day