Identify new, quick, and easy practices that you could consider trying for each area (examples are given below; you can use these examples if you wish, but come up with your own as well!) Mind Body (e.g., watching a comedy on TV or reading a (e.g., going for a short walk or dancing in the book) living room) New Practices: New Practices: 1 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Social or Cultural Spirit (e.g., game night with your kids or calling a (e.g., closing your eyes for 2 minutes and friend) breathing deeply, or listening to your favorite music) New Practices: New Practices: 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Identify three people you can call or visit to talk about your thoughts and feelings: 1. 2. 3. Identify three affirmative statements, inspirational quotes, images, or links to videos that remind you of your strengths: (e.g., "I know I am strong enough to accomplish this goal," or listing your strengths from your VIA Survey of Character Strengths) Emergency Self-Care Contract If I notice any of the following signs or symptoms of stress, I commit to find time to take my own good advice. I will avoid doing the following: WN -Identify new, quick, and easy practices that you could consider trying for each area (examples are given below; you can use these examples if you wish, but come up with your own as well!) Mind Body (e.g., watching a comedy on TV or reading a (e.g., going for a short walk or dancing in the book) living room) New Practices: New Practices: 1 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Social or Cultural Spirit (e.g., game night with your kids or calling a (e.g., closing your eyes for 2 minutes and friend) breathing deeply, or listening to your favorite music) New Practices: New Practices: 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Identify three people you can call or visit to talk about your thoughts and feelings: 1. 2. 3. Identify three affirmative statements, inspirational quotes, images, or links to videos that remind you of your strengths: (e.g., "I know I am strong enough to accomplish this goal," or listing your strengths from your VIA Survey of Character Strengths) Emergency Self-Care Contract If I notice any of the following signs or symptoms of stress, I commit to find time to take my own good advice. I will avoid doing the following: WN -Self-Care Plan Created by: On Date: This is your Self-Care Plan. There are no right or wrong answers. There is no "perfect" way to complete it-you can do so with words, pictures, links, or other creative ways. Be authentic and identify what is right for you at this time. Remember that you can always change your mind and adjust your plan! This document is evolving and flexible, a place to start. This is your contract with yourself to prioritize your health and well-being throughout your graduate school journey. Welcome! How do you know when you are stressed and need to practice extra self-care? What are the signs? 1. 2. 3. Take some time to think about your current self-care. What do you currently do? Mind Body Current Practices: Current Practices: 1. 1 . 2. 2. Social or Cultural Spirit Current Practices: Current Practices: 1 . 1 . 2. 2 . Identify new, quick, and easy practices that you could consider trying for each area (examples are given below; you can use these examples if you wish, but come up with your own as well!)Self-Care Plan Created by: On Date: This is your Self-Care Plan. There are no right or wrong answers. There is no "perfect" way to complete it-you can do so with words, pictures, links, or other creative ways. Be authentic and identify what is right for you at this time. Remember that you can always change your mind and adjust your plan! This document is evolving and flexible, a place to start. This is your contract with yourself to prioritize your health and well-being throughout your graduate school journey. Welcome! How do you know when you are stressed and need to practice extra self-care? What are the signs? 1. 2. 3. Take some time to think about your current self-care. What do you currently do? Mind Body Current Practices: Current Practices: 1. 1 . 2. 2. Social or Cultural Spirit Current Practices: Current Practices: 1 . 1 . 2. 2 . Identify new, quick, and easy practices that you could consider trying for each area (examples are given below; you can use these examples if you wish, but come up with your own as well!)