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GEED 10023

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

e- Education Approach

Prepared by:

TACIANA V.SAN JOSE, RGC, RPm, MP

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Understand what Self-care is
2. Know the importance Self-care in connection to healthy lifestyle
3. Learn how to manage self to be in-charge of one’s health

INTRODUCTION
In the previous lessons, you were taught on understanding yourself by examining differ-
ent areas such as how you think, where your principles (moral and political) are anchored on,
exploring your physical being and the physiological aspects of it. Also, you were able to know
what are the material things that can be associated with one’s self, same with what self you
present in your digital world and the technology’s impact to you.

After all these topics previously discussed, you are now at the last unit wherein you will
be putting the pieces back together and focus on taking charge on your self holistically.

Understanding one’s self is not enough, the essence of it comes to the part where you
take charge and take care of yourself. In, totality, all of which is part of understanding one’s self
plays a big part on one’s health

LESSON PROPER
Self-Care: Taking Charge

Self-care is defined as engaging in activities and behaviors that have a positive effect on
one’s mental and physical health (Greene, 2017).

In an article by Davis (2018) about ways to take better care of yourself she mentioned the
importance of taking good care of your body, mind, and soul every day, not just when one gets
sick. Learning how to eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly, and take a time-out when you
need it are touchstones of self-care and can help you stay healthy, happy, and resilient.

Why Do We Often Fail at Self-Care?

Practicing self-care isn’t always easy. Most of us are crazy busy, have stressful jobs, or are
too consumed with technology to make time for ourselves. Me-time is usually last on the agenda.
Worse, we can sometimes feel guilty about taking the time required to take care of ourselves. So
getting started with self-care can be challenging.

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How Do You Engage in Self-Care?

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to engage in self-care.

Self-care is vital for building resilience toward those stressors in life that you can’t elimi-
nate. When you’ve taken steps to care for you mind and body, you’ll better equipped to live your
best life (Scott, 2020). She has come up with five domains wherein one can look into and make
sure that it is being attended to to be able to make sure one is taking charge of one’s health.

THE 5 DOMAINS TO ENSURE SELF-CARE

(Scott, 2020)

1. PHYSICAL SELF-CARE
Taking care of your physical health is very important for you to function well. There is a
strong connection between your body and your mind. When you are physically feeling
better, your mind will function better too.

Physical self-care includes eating healthy, having some physical activities, grooming and
minding some physical health issues that may need medical attention.

❖ Self-assessment:
What do you do to make sleep part of a self-care routine?
Start by thinking about your nightly routine. Are you eating or drinking immediately
before bed?
Are you getting adequate rest or sleep?
Is your diet balanced with proper nutrients?
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Are you taking charge of your health?

Do you manage to get some physical activities for your body?

2. SOCIAL SELF-CARE

Socialization is key to self-care. Close connections are important to your well-be-

ing. The best way to cultivate and maintain close relationships is to put time and en-
ergy into building relationships with others

Everyone has different social needs. The key is to figure out what social needs
you prefer and how to make time for it.

Self-assessment:
Are you getting enough face-to-face time with friends?
What are the things you do to nurture your relationships with your friends and
family?
Can you Identify persons whom you feel comfortable with and makes you feel good
about yourself?

3. MENTAL SELF-CARE
o The way you think and the things that you're filling your mind with greatly influ-
ence your psychological well-being.

o Mental self-care includes doing things that keep your mind sharp, like puzzles,
or learning about a subject that fascinates you. You might find reading books or
watching movies that inspire you fuels your mind.

o Mental self-care also involves doing things that help you stay mentally healthy.
Practicing self-compassion and acceptance, for example, helps you maintain a
healthier inner dialogue.

❖ Self-assessment:
Are you making enough time for activities that mentally stimulate you?
Are you doing proactive things to help you stay mentally healthy?
Do you have a list of materials that stimulates your mind?

4.SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE
o Research shows that a lifestyle including religion or spirituality is generally
a healthier lifestyle.

o Nurturing your spirit, however, doesn't have to involve religion. It can in-
volve anything that helps you develop a deeper sense of meaning, under-
standing, or connection with the universe.

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o Whether you enjoy meditation, attending a religious service, or pray-

ing, spiritual self-care is important.

Self-assessment:
What questions do you ask yourself about your life and experience?
Are you engaging in spiritual practices that you find fulfilling?
How do you express your spiritual belief?

5.EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE
o It's important to have healthy coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions,
like anger, anxiety, and sadness. Emotional self-care may include activities that
help you acknowledge and express your feelings on a regular basis.

o Whether you talk to a partner or close friend about how you feel, or you set aside
time for leisure activities that help you process your emotions, it's important to
incorporate emotional self-care into your life.

Self-assessment:
Can you recognized emotions you experience daily?
Do you have healthy ways to process and manage your emotions?
Do you incorporate activities into your life that help you feel recharged?

WHY SELF-CARE IS NECESSARY?

It increases sense of self-love, allowing appreciation and acceptance of who a person is

It promotes feelings of calm and relaxation, serving as a way to refocus and come back to
daily life refreshed and ready to take on anything
It improves both physical and mental health by reducing the effects of prolonged stress on
mind and body
Taking charge of one’s health, you have to make sure that the 5 domains are being attended
to and they are physical, social, mental, spiritual and emotional.

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ACTIVITY
Quiz on well-being :
https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/well-being-survey.html

After viewing your result. Write down your reflections about it. Which area you need to pay
more attention in improving and how do you plan to do it.

List down your stressors and ways on how to cope with them:

Stressors Coping

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ASSESSMENT
Taking charge of your self:

Be creative:

Create your Commitment to Take Charge of your SELF:

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Prepared by:

TACIANA V. SAN JOSE, RGC, RPm, MA

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