Self Care & Hobbies (Mental Health Awareness)
Hello All! Hope you are having a good day/ morning/ afternoon/ evening <3
With it being Mental Health Awareness Week I have taken the time to get a lil bit of info for you all on Self-Care and Hobbies. There's a few questions at the end to get you thinking :P I hope you enjoy a lil read and if you have any extra knowledge on self care and hobbies you wish to share please do!
What is Self Care?
Self care is the practice of taking and action to improve ones own health.
Why is Self Care Important?
Self-care is the most important way to boost and maintain both emotional and physical health. Many people today neglect it due to a lack of time, and this negatively impacts the lives of those who do not make sure they are putting themselves first. Self care should always come first, and should never be a reward.
Self Care helps you:
Give your mind a break / Clear mind
Time to clearly accept and think about your thoughts
Most importantly to ‘Reboot your brain so you can stay engaged.
Remember...
Self care is different for each person. It could be laying in the bath having a soak or going to have a massage or a pedicure. It may just being doing some of your favourite hobbies ( for me that would be doing crafts :P )
Importance of Hobbies
Hobbies are important to have and enjoy for many reasons..
Physical. Physical hobbies have clear physiological benefits because they increase both your heart rate and brain function.
Mental and Emotional. Carving out time for activities you enjoy is an easy way to improve your mental health and overall emotional well-being.
Social and Interpersonal. Hobbies are a great way to socialize and meet new friends and gain new skills.
Questions…
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Do you usually practice self-care?
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Stay Strong
Joy <3
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Exercise more, up my water intake, practice mindfulness, create a space for myself.
Do you usually practice self-care?
I'm not very good at it but lately I've been trying to get better with it and develop a self care routine.
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
I had art but I've run into a bit of a block with that. Now I've turned to reading.
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Exercise. I'm bad at it and I hate it now but in the end it makes me feel so much better that I think if I found something to suit me I may actually grow to like it.
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Taking the time to do puzzles
Do you usually practice self-care?
Most of the time
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Doing puzzles
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Reading
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
taking the time to practice healthy habits, like in terms of eating and exercise
Do you usually practice self-care?
i try?
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
writing/crafts
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
i need to read more! also this is less of a casual hobby and more something that i want to learn, but i'd love to learn how to freestyle or draw!
@JoyIntoDarkness
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
I think I'll start baking more cakes!
Do you usually practice self-care?
I've learnt through personal experience how important it is, I practise self-care at least once every day. It can be as simple as enjoying a shower for longer than usual.
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
I love fitness, especially strength training and feeling strong :) I also love crochet and making stuffed animals!
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
I would probably choose something more different like sculpture or wood carving! <3
As for self care I take care of myself pretty well. No improvements to be made. As for hobbies really do not have any. If I could start a hobby it would learning more of outdoor survival.
I have no issues with self care. I take pretty good care of myself. No improvements needed. Really have no hobbies. If I could start a hobby it would be learning more of outdoor survival skills.
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
I've be starting to exercise more frequently.
Do you usually practice self-care?
I like to remove myself from a situation that I find stressful, even if that's just putting my headphones on and watching a podcast in my room.
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Writing!!
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
I want to start blogging but I'm not really sure which platform to use!!
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Read Bible, pray, make a gratitude list, practice yoga/Taichi/meditation
Do you usually practice self-care?
Yes
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Internal arts and writing and art
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Gardening vegetables and herbs
awww I love this-thank you for sharing 
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
This week I hope to get outside more and enjoy the warm weather (vs staying inside all day every day)
Do you usually practice self-care?
I do usually try to practice self care-I think it certainly looks different depending on the day (ie taking some time to myself or connecting and reaching out to friends)
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
A hobby a practiced a lot before university was visual art and recently I've been starting to get back into it-painting, sketching and attempting to recreate cool images I find on pinterest 
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Hmm if I could start a new hobby I think I would like to learn an instrument (the most I know is how to play the recorder but would love to try picking up the guitar or piano!!)
What can you do for you this week in terms of self-care?
Tbh i don't know
Do you usually practice self-care?
No
Do you have a hobby? What is it?
Yes i draw, my dream is to become a illustrator but it's never gonna be complete
If you could start a new hobby what would you choose?
Music production
