Looking after yourself - Wellness Wednesday - Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

It can help you build resilience so you can cope with the hard times, and give you strength and peace in the good times. It’s best to build good self-care habits when things are rosy, so they stand you in good stead when times are tough.

The essentials of self-care

Self-care means different things to different people, but it’s basically about making yourself a priority rather than an after-thought. You might not be used to putting your own needs first, but it’s vital for health and wellbeing – and is good for the people around you, too.

Self-care for you might be spending daily time in nature, carving out regular alone-time, or starting your day with a run or a meditation. It could mean having quality time with loved ones who buoy you up, or taking time to do the things that you love – whatever they are. Or it could be as simple as making sure you drink plenty of water each day, or eating a rainbow diet of fruit and vegetables.

The first thing to do is to work out what you find energizing, soothing, and fulfilling – and then make time for it. Regular self-care can make you happier, boost your confidence, help you feel better about yourself, keep you physically ship-shape, and improve your relationships.

Treat yourself well, and your body and mind will thank you for it.

References

5 self-care practices for every area of your life – Elizabeth Scott, Very Well Mind, accessed on 27 August 2021, www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729
Self-care: 12 ways to take better care of yourself – Psychology Today, accessed on 27 August 2021, www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself
Practicing self-care is important: 10 easy habits to get you started – Noma Nazish, Forbes, accessed on 27 August 2021, www.forbes.com/sites/payout/2017/09/19/practicing-self-care-is-important-10-easy-habits-to-get-you-started/
What is self-care and why is it important? – BMI Healthcare, accessed on 27 August 2021, www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/health-matters/health-and-wellbeing/what-is-self-care-and-why-is-it-important

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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