Improve Your Self-Care

77% of Professionals Say
They’ve Experienced Burnout at Work

Beat Burnout With Self-Care

Protect Your Physical Health

Self-care positively impacts quality of life and reduces disease risk factors.
Support Your Mental Health

Self-care decreases stress, promotes coping, and improves mental health.
Strengthen Your Relationships

Self-care supports positive family well-being and harmony in the family.

Self-care strengthens your health, focus, and relationships so you can thrive in every part of life.

Consistent habits today create the energy and balance you need for tomorrow.

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Take Self-Care out of theory and put it to practice!

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Self-Care
Myth vs. Fact

Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s how you stay sharp, focused, and strong.

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“How can I balance self-care with all my other responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed?”

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Myth

There’s no time for self-care in a busy schedule.

Fact

Even 20 minutes outside can lower stress and boost focus.

Myth

Self-care is just about mental health.

Fact

Physical, emotional, and social habits all work together to strengthen resilience.

Myth

Self-care has to be perfect or consistent.

Fact

Small efforts add up. Progress matters more than perfection.

Myth

Self-care means spa days and vacations.

Fact

You can keep it simple: sleep, hydration, movement, and boundaries.

"If Your Compassion Does Not Include Yourself, It Is Incomplete."
— Jack Kornfield

"Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean 'Me First’ — it means ‘Me Too.'"

"Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others."

"Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others."

"Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause."

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."

"You can’t really be present for the people in your life if you aren’t taking care of yourself."

Daily Habits That Work

Every small choice, from a quick break to a mindful reset, fuels resilience, energy, and focus.

Journaling

Journal to process thoughts and reduce anxiety; write freely for a few minutes each day
Mindfulness

Practice mindfulness or breathing exercises; 2–3 minutes of focused breathing can calm your nervous system
Creativity

Enjoy a creative hobby or light exercise; movement and creativity boost mood and sharpen focus
Exercise

Check in with your body; drink water, stretch, or adjust your posture

ASK DR. SKINNER

“What self-care steps can I take when I’m starting to feel burnt out? Where do I start?”

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What can I do in 5-minutes that will help me relax and focus?

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What’s a simple daily routine to take better care of my body at work?

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What ways can I practice self-care that can also strengthen my family's relationships?

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