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Posted by Jerry Lopper Oct 23, 2006 |
Welcome to Personal Development Toolkit featuring a development tool you can use to construct additions to your personal growth and development. Each week's toolkit will include a brief description of the tool and a suggestion for using it.
Self-Care: Though not listed in the dictionary, self-care is still an extremely important tool of personal development. It literally means care of oneself, being responsible for and actively engaged in care for one's health, welfare, and personal growth.
Example: Several of Jeremy's friends over-indulged in life activities available to them as young, single adults with moderate incomes. Though Jeremy also participated at times, he was mindful of getting enough rest, eating healthy foods, and behaving responsibly. Jeremy believed in self-care knowing that he is in charge of his own welfare.
This Week: Evaluate your lifestyle for areas for improved self-care. These might involve your habits of eating, exercise, rest, and pleasure. Are you caring for yourself as well as you would like your loved ones to care for themselves?