Self-care in everyday life

In short: Self-care means consciously attending to your own physical and mental needs instead of permanently putting them aside. It is not a selfish attitude but the basis for resilience.

In more detail: Those who neglect themselves can in the long run also be less present for others.

In detail

• Basic needs: Sleep, nutrition and exercise as the basis for wellbeing (schlaf-und-computerarbeit-warum-nachtschichten-sich-rächen).
• Setting boundaries: Being able to say no without feeling guilty.
• Planning breaks: Regular short periods of recovery in everyday life.
• Emotional care: Noticing your own feelings instead of suppressing them.
• Social support: Keeping contact with people who are good for you.
• Small rituals: Fixed routines give stability amid everyday stress.
• Recognising warning signs: Take persistent exhaustion seriously and seek professional help if needed (perfektionismus-und-sein-umgang).