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As experts in behavior, you certainly know a thing or two about self-care. The question is, do you practice it yourself?
This issue of the Monitor seeks to pump up your motivation to care for yourself by presenting articles on a range of topics--from exercising and losing weight, to meditating and finding balance between work and family. The advice offered applies to all psychologists and psychology students--whether they are in research, academe or practice.
Many of you will be familiar with the data and self-care insights offered here, but we decided it was worth the risk of redundancy, if only to remind you that by taking care of yourself, you can better care for others.
If you do one thing, make it exercise
Psychologists' research and clinical experience show the critical importance of weaving exercise into your life.
Don't think thin, think realistic
Losing just a few pounds significantly reduces risks to your health--and you can do it by making small lifestyle changes.
Life-saving changes
Get the massage!
Massage therapy can lower your blood pressure, slow your heart rate and boost your immunity
Finding the peace within us
Meditation works the same curative power on healers as it does on their patients.
Making work your family's ally
It's not job vs. family: Work and family can benefit each other, psychological research shows
Sound body, strong researcher
Start with self-care, and the rest will come, a mentor advises his students.
Normalizing practitioners' stress
More psychologists recognize that self-care helps them be better caregivers.
Re-igniting your spark
When you feel overwhelmed or burned out, what do you do to re-energize?
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