Manage Your Stress or It Will Manage You

The terms "self care" and "stress management" are overused terms these days, but what do they really mean? Making the time to take care of yourself and your needs shows respect for yourself and your body and sends a message to those around you. "When you start with yourself on the inside and address things that need to be healed and neutralized, it radiates outward." In this episode, Lauren walks through the big 5 areas of self care and gives tips for creating routines that incorporate healthy behaviors into your life. Plus, she'll walk you through creating your self care flower as a reminder of your goals.  Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: Struggling with talking back (specifically when related to cleaning up). Try-at-home tip:  Take the [physical] steps. Use the stairs whenever you have the chance!References & Resources:Self Care QuizCore Values ListReal Food VideoSleep VideoOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Tying Self Care Practices to Your ValuesCreating, Rituals, Routines, and HabitsSelf Care: Filling Your Own CupPodcast:Self Care QuizSelf Care and FoodSelf Care Big 5: Water & SleepSelf Care Big 5: SocializationSelf Care Big 5: Movement & ExercisePutting Self Care into Practice with RoutinesOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.