September Event: Self-Care Day 3
Hello, Lovely Community! I hope everyone is doing well. 
Today is the Day 3 of our Self-Care Event. (Check out this post for details on Self-Care Event). We will be discussing the different fundamental levels of Self-Care using a Pyramid Model inspired and modified from Abraham Maslow, Helen (One Life) and �The Fabulous� to understand the concept better and practice activities that can enhance our well-being.
Self-Care Pyramid
Self-care is all about creating a positive and healthy relationship with self inorder to take care of our well-being and happiness. Self-care practices are very personal and can be different for everyone.
Here is a Self-Care pyramid model having Levels 1-5 (Level One starts at the bottom of the pyramid) which can help us in understanding the fundamental levels of self-care to create a long term wellness for ourselves:
Level One: Focusing on Basic Needs
These are the Self-Care essentials at the base level which are crucial for our survival. Example: Food, Water, Air, Exercise, Sleep, Sunshine, Relaxation,� Safety, Security etc.
Level Two: Developing one's personal power and control
These are extremely important practices which involve development and making use of our own power as well as developing a sense of control within ourselves. How this can be done is given below in order, from left to right.
Self-Awareness => Self-Exploration => Self-Understanding => Self-Love => Self-Transformation => Mastery of One�s Ego
Level 3: Building healthy and loving support system
This is all about creating beautiful loving connections and maintaining healthy boundaries with the ones who are important to us and are a part of our support system.
Level 4: Doing activities that enhances productivity,creativity and happiness�
These involve all the productive, creative and happy activities that make us feel confident and meaningful. Example:� Hobbies, practicing mindfulness/meditation, creating positive experiences, travelling, accomplishments, skill development etc.
Level 5: Involving in Short Term Pleasures
Short term pleasure can include holidays, enjoying the luxuries, playing games, shopping, having a makeover, personal grooming, decorating home etc.
Here are some simple examples of self-care practices:
? Solving a crossword or sudoku
? Spending time with family
? Practicing Mindfulness
? Doing activities you enjoy
? Making notes on what you love about yourself
? Breathing Exercises
? Looking at the sky/moon if you enjoy nature
? Taking a break from social media
? Relaxing
? Reading a good book or a newspaper
Question: What are your thoughts on Self-Care and what are the Self-Care activities that you enjoy the most? Let us know below!
Please tag 3 others to join in on our self-care post! And, after participation fill out this form to earn your badge.
References:
https://www.onelifenz.com/blog/2020/1/pyramidofself-care
https://tenacioushamster.wordpress.com/2017/04/19/maslows-hierarchy-of-self-care/
Self-Care Pyramid Model designed by Sudiya
Thanks to everyone in the team who have contributed ideas and content for this event. 
Team Contributors: @KristinHelps @Asruu @Starmedia @VerseArt
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@Starmedia
Awesome post, very appealing and insightful ?
Self care is indeed very important for everyone. Time and again we might feel that so much is happening around and it starts taking a toll on our health making us feel exhausted and drained out...at that time it's okay to accept that you need a break and definately take one and do something that you find soothing and comforting .
I like to take Naps XD ...the best self care !! Other than that journaling, listening to music, watching some movie/series, buzzfeed quizzes :D etc
Tagging -: @AnnaTess @CompassionateDreamer8522 @Siripiri ?
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Aw, thanks for the tag! Self care, to me, is anything that re-invests in you. My self-care includes teaching piano to my kiddo, watching dumb streams on Twitch, playing video games, cooking, gardening..
@CompassionateDreamer8522
Hey, Dreamer! Very true that self-care is all about investing in ourselves. 
Teaching piano, watching twitch streams, playing video games, cooking and gardening sound like fun and nice self-care practices!
Thank you for participating, Dreamer!
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@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Sun, I am glad you find it appealing and insightful! Thank you!!
I totally agree! A Self-Care break which is soothing and comforting, especially after we experience burn-out is very important!
Taking Naps, journaling, music, watching movies/series, and buzzfeed quizzes are wonderful self-care practices. Keep it up!
Thank you for participating, Sun!
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@ my self how can i apply self care Starmediai always dont feel satisfied about
@nadiasaleh26
Hello, Nadia! It sounds like you're going through a difficult time. I am so glad that you're being so brave to seek support on this platform. *hugs*
Some of the simple Self-Care practices that we can apply in our lives when we are going through a difficult time are:
1) Getting enough sleep and eating well
2) Getting some sunlight and moving around
3) Identifying our triggers (i.e what affects us/ what makes us feel emotional) and talking with someone trustworthy & supportive.
4) Minimizing communication/ contact with toxic people and surrounding ourselves with positive & encouraging people.
5) Journaling our emotions and doing activities that makes us happy & productive.
Maybe you can consider doing some of these activities and I hope it helps. I really hope things get better for you dear. We appreciate you so much Nadia and we are all here to support you, okay?
Stay Strong!
What are your thoughts on Self-Care and what are the Self-Care activities that you enjoy the most?
Self-care is important because it is a prerequisite for taking care of others. In order to do that well, you have to attend to your own needs. Some of those may not be obvious- like taking time to just sit, or drinking enough water. We can go long periods without taking care of ourselves and then burn out.
The things I enjoy the most include pampering baths or sheet masks, reading subscription box reviews (I never buy them but I like to calculate whether I think they are worth it to me!), listening to music, chatting with friends, organizing, sewing, writing letters... Those are a few things that have enhanced my sheltered-in summer!
@ethnographer
Hey, Ethno! I totally agree that self-care can be considered as a pre-requisite to take care of others, or else it may lead to burn-out! We need to fill our own cup with our own energy, and compassion first.
Pampering baths, sheet masks, reading subscription box reviews, listening to music, chatting with friends, organizing, sewing, writing letters are relaxing and enjoyable self-care practices! That's great!
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@Starmedia
I love to solve puzzles as a way of calming my mind down and spedning time by myself.
I enjoy reading in a similar way.
And now and then I really enjoy cleaning the house as a form of mindfulness and calming down.
@Ylbirda
Hey, Birda!
Solving puzzles,reading, and cleaning sound like calming, mindful and enjoyable self-care practices!
Thank you for participating, Birda! Would you like to tag 3 more people?
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Question: What are your thoughts on Self-Care and what are the Self-Care activities that you enjoy the most?
I think self care is incredibly important and like the pyramid demonstrated there are definitely different levels of care for one self, some more helpful than others..... Yet all matter in a way, even indulging in the small things help as I think, just like a stream, it trickles down to other areas. You making yourself feel temporarily good can inspire you to care more for other areas like basic needs too.
Personally I enjoy letting myself have breaks to read or simply relax outside of responsibilities, as well as making sure I am cared for in other areas (especially socially now I've got a hang of setting healthy boundaries so I still have energy left at the end of the week!)
? @BrightHeart116 @rainshine202 @aLightInTheDark3 (the events over but I thought I'd definitely include some names =)
@KatieTheBigRockOne
My thoughts on self care is that everyone one needs it and deserves it. I am not talking everyday self care, all thought I know many people (like myself) that take 15 minutes out of the day to do something they enjoy. You need to take care of yourself.. your health and hapiness is priority.
I really to draw nature pictures and play outside. Those are my top things that I do for self care but I do a variaty of things from walking to reading and dacing.
You need to try different things for your self care ! If thatone thing doesn't help then you know that it is probably not the best for you and try something else instead.
@BrightHeart116 I completely agree, I'm glad it's very important for you too, it's nice to hear what you enjoy doing as well :) (thanks for replying to me!)
@BrightHeart116
Hey, Heart! Very true that everyone deserves self-care, and our health as well as happiness is definitely a priority!!
Drawing, playing outside, walking, reading and dancing are creative, active and fun self-care practices! True that trying out different practices can help us identify what suits us the best!
Thank you for participating, Heart! Would you like to tag 3 more people?
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@KatieTheBigRockOne
Hey, Katie! That's correct! There are different levels of self-care, even though some maybe more helpful than others but practicing simple self-care to feel temporarily good may inspire us to care for ourselves in other areas especially for more elementary base levels (like basic needs). Totally agree with what you said!!
Taking breaks, reading, relaxing, looking after oneself and having healthy boundaries are essential and calming self-care practices!!
Thank you for participating, Katie!
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@Starmedia thankyou Really, I loved this event so it was great participating?
@Starmedia
What are your thoughts on Self-Care and what are the Self-Care activities that you enjoy the most?
I had a hard time balancing my university/work/personal life that I never thought to take breaks for myself,, and burned out. Burning out was totally unfortunate, but it made me reflect on where I was going wrong with approaching my life. I realised that I never gave myself time to look after myself; not taking the rest I need, not making sure to eat or drink plenty, not taking breaks. Self-care is so important for me, and for everyone, to incorporate into our lives. Life is so fast-paced that we often forget to step on the breaks and allow ourselves to rest. Rest should never be seen as a luxury, but a necessity. With that being said, a few of my favourite self-care activities is napping, talking a walk outside and writing in my journal :)
@KoffeewithKai97
Hey, Kai! I love how personal and genuine your answer is.
I am glad that you reflected and realized the importance of Self-Care !! Totally agree that life can be really fast and taking breaks/rest is an extremely important necessity!!
Napping, walking and writing in journal are relaxing, as well as helpful self-care practices!
Thank you for participating, Kai! Would you like to tag 3 more people?
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@Starmedia
Of course! Tagging @amandatheechampion @MajesticBambi @KLBRecovery101 
What are your thoughts on Self-Care and what are the Self-Care activities that you enjoy the most?
While, I believe that Self-Care is very important, I am guilty still as I do not put a lot of emphasis on Self-Care in most part of my life. Self-Care should always be a top priority and it is a choice! The activities I enjoy most are, consuming fruits like papayas and mangoes, taking a walk in the park, and writing poems!
@peachybby0
Hey, Peach! I very much agree that Self-Care should be a top priority and choice! I hope you take good care of yourself dear.
Consuming fruits, walking, and writing poems are healthy, and creative self-care practices! Those are wonderful!!
Thank you for participating, Peach! Would you like to tag 3 more people?
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@Starmedia
Hello!
What are your thoughts on Self-Care and what are the Self-Care activities that you enjoy the most?
- I love doing self-care, it's something that I try to do often especially with this new school year. I love reading a book, prayer and bible study, baking something I love, and breathing exercises for my self care!!
@healinghearts0718
Hey, Heart! So happy to know that you love Self-Care and practice it often!!
Reading, prayer, bible study, baking, and breathing exercises are healthy, fun and calming self-care practices! Keep it up!
Thank you for participating, Heart! Would you like to tag 3 more people?
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@Starmedia
Question: What are your thoughts on Self-Care and what are the Self-Care activities that you enjoy the most? Let us know below!
Self care is soooooo important to stay mentally and physically well..
We need to do things we enjoy and find exciting and also relaxing.. have fun and laugh and love what you are doing..
I love Movies and Music and family and friends . I love art and decorating and collecting things.. Riding my scooter around the house.
Great Event thanks so much !!
Tye
@Tyedyedbutterfly65
Hey, Tye! You are very welcome!
What you said is very true, Self-Care is extremely important and should be enjoyable, exciting and relaxing !!
Movies, music, family and friends, art, decorating, collecting, riding scooter are definitely enjoyable, fun, exciting and relaxing self-care practices! Wonderful!
Thank you for participating, Tye!
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@StarmediaThank you and I did fill out the form !
@Tyedyedbutterfly65
Wondeful! I hope you enjoyed our event!
Take Care and Stay Safe, dear Tye! 
@StarmediaThank I sure did and you stay safe also and be blessed Tye