There are a lot of medical professionals who have trouble managing the high pressure of their jobs. A lot of attention goes into the care of patients and that leaves the professionals with no time to spend on self-care.
Prioritizing your internal stability is essential when dealing with compassion fatigue. So, take a deep breath and read these tips to help you with self-love, -care and -acceptance.
Try being friendly to yourself.
When stressed feelings arise, it’s easy to make yourself a target for your negative emotions. Blaming yourself for small mistakes or feeling insecure might feel like it’s a proper way to handle build up negativity; because you think you can handle it and not directed at a patient or co-worker. Self-blame often leads to vicious cycle of neglecting self-care because you feel unworthy of it.
Tiny mistakes happen, we are human, so try to accept them and not blame yourself. Even if you have a day where everything goes wrong, try putting emphasis on the good things you do and your qualities that cause good things,
Perfection is unrealistic.
When wondering about self-love, let go of the idea that you have to be perfect. Perfection in appearance, life, or intelligence is desirable but not realistic. This concept is often concealing mental health challenges, especially in social media or when comparing yourself with someone else.
Don’t expect flawless perfection; remember that no one achieves it. It is good to know that even the people you think are perfect, have their own issues. Therefore, everyone has their distinctive qualities and personality traits.
Tighten your circle.
Consider the people in your life, as they significantly shape your identity. Are they kind, supportive, and loving? Or do they exhibit negativity, rudeness, and mistreatment? How people treat themselves also says a lot about how they view their own worth.
If someone in your life, like a pessimistic friend or a judgemental, old lady living across the street, is not treating you with realistic amount of respect, realize that you’re not obligated to invest your time in them. It is permittable to distance or disengage yourself from these people.
https://www.lifehack.org/634714/the-hidden-power-of-every-single-person-around-you
Eat healthy.
You are what you eat – is very true. The produce you consume has impact on your mental health. If you eat good, you’ll feel good. When you eat something you think is terrible, you feel ashamed of yourself, you’ll feel bad mentally and eventually physically.
Remember to take pleasure in eating or preparing food. Let go of strict eating rules and don’t make your life revolve about endless diets. See eating healthy, natural food as a form of self-care and your body will thank you.
Move healthy.
Physical activity releases endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifters, which can positively change your mood and reduce stress. Regular exercise enhances self-esteem, as it leads to improved physical well-being and a sense of accomplishment. Setting and achieving fitness goals will make you feel empowered and boosts self-confidence.
The second reason why exercise is great, is because it provides an opportunity to disconnect from daily stressors.
The combination of an improved mood, increased self-esteem, and stress reduction contributes to a more optimistic outlook on life. This making exercise a powerful ally in self-care and self-love.
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WebMD. (2022). Compassion Fatigue: Symptoms To Look For. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/signs-compassion-fatigue