Sometimes you just need to look out for YOU!

Self care? What is Self Care?

Hello my wonderful VPS family!

I hope the timetables on my previous post were useful for you and now you can start to structure your day better!I have found that having a routine for the day helps me to stay calm and on task? Does it help you too? It's so important to have a work/play balance in your day! Make sure you do at least one thing you love in a day! Today I want to talk about the different forms of SELF CARE! 

What is self care?
'Self care is taking care of yourself, whether that be physically or mentally, it doesn’t mean you’re selfish if you do things in a manner that pleases you, instead of others. Self care can be done by yourself, or with other people' - Children's Society.

Self care is taking part in any activity that makes YOU feel happy! 

There are SO many ways you can take care of yourself. We know the importance of being physically healthy (exercise, staying fit, eating well) but keeping mentally healthy is very important too.

Self care will look very different for each and every one of you!

Getting up, brushing your teeth, having a wash, eating breakfast is an important start to self care ( it will make you feel fresh and ready to start the day). 

A routine/schedule will be enough self care for some of you as it might make you feel more in control of your day!​ However some of you may...

• read a book in a quiet corner.
• draw and doodle for an hour
• have a cuddle from a relative in your home.
• paint your nails 
• get stuck into a task
• connect with a friend on social media
• build something from crafts/lego
• have a long relaxing bath!
• watch a favourite film
• Sit quietly and think of a happy place!
• write down thoughts and emotions
• List all the things that make you great!
• listen to a song 
• Eat a favourite snack

The list is endless on what you can do to take care of yourself - mentally and physically! We are all unique on what makes us feel happy and how we love and appreciate ourselves.


I have attached a link to a ELSA support document which talks about having an A to Z  of Self Care! On this link you can print out a blank one and create your own :)

How can you make sure you include Self Care in your day! You can show me on Purple Mash or send in your photos to admin@virginia.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

​​https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/A-to-z-OF-SELF-CARE.pdf