Module 7: Self Care

 Homeopath Edel Bolger O’Hora (Jan 2023)
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Parenthood can be rewarding, but is it ever busy, too! Between taking children to school and managing other to-dos, some days it may feel like you don’t get a minute to yourself. And even when you hear about, self-care, you may dismiss it as frivolous, unnecessary, or even selfish.

But self-care has little to do with self-absorption and everything to do with health and wellness. In fact, self-care can be one of the best ways for parents to not only meet their own needs, but also their family responsibilities. Once you view self-care through the correct lens, it’s easy to see that it’s anything but selfish.

Self-care habits help us stay healthy and at the top of our game. According to the National Institute of Mental Illness (NAMI), all self-care habits fall under the following six umbrella categories:

• Physical
• Psychological
• Emotional
• Spiritual
• Social
• Professional

When you take time to care for yourself every day, you’re looking out for your loved ones just as much as you are caring for yourself.
 
In many cases, a parent might be neglecting their needs because they worry that doing so is selfish or self-absorbed. Here are a few signs that you are stressed or overwhelmed and in serious need of self-care:

• Change in sleeping or eating habits
• Headaches, dizziness, or stomach upset
• Feeling unsafe, unhappy, guilty, vulnerable, anxious, or lonely
• Difficulty concentrating
• Withdrawn or irritated, crying or anger outbursts

 
Learning to make time for yourself without feeling you’re neglecting others(the family) is critical. So practicing good mental health habits(avoid guilt, notice the positive, gather strength from others) and good physical health habits(exercise daily, eat well, get enough sleep, avoid alcohol and drugs, practice relaxation exercises) will help especially when the challenges of parenting and supporting children happens. This improved relationship with yourself will make you more resilient, helping you through the hard times and enjoy the good ones too.
 
This module covers two more Constitutional Remedies.
 
In fact, practicing self-care can be in the best interest of everyone in the family. Self-care is all about taking care of your health and making sure that you have everything you need to thrive as a parent. Without taking care of yourself, you won’t have the energy to help your children. Self-care can keep you at the top of your game and ready to handle any challenges that come up during the years of parenting.
 
Reference:
●      LifeStart Foundation Parenting Programme (Sligo)/Barnardos(Phase 3 Unit 1,2,3)
orla@lifestartfoundation.org

• National Childhood Network & Health Service Executive: Healthy Ireland Start Smart – Health Promotion Programme for Pre-school Servicesindo@ncn.ie
• https://www.waterford.org/education/self-care-for-parents/
• https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers/Taking-Care-of-Yourself

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