Making a Meaningful Self-Care Menu
Whether you’re feeling the post-holiday slump or the wild winter weather impacting the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Central Kentucky regions, it's a good time to remind yourself of your 2026 resolutions (scroll down to read my January blog post about how to maintain new habits). It's also a good time to reflect on self-care and what types of self-care you may be needing right now! There are many ways to care for yourself and being prepared with a menu of options you enjoy is a helpful hack to take the guesswork out of addressing your needs in the moment! Check out the self-care suggestions below for ideas about how to prioritize yourself this month, and beyond!
1. Emotional Self-Care: These are activities that improve your emotional health and well-being. Examples may be sitting with your emotions, being kind to yourself, or working with a qualified therapist (like one of the highly qualified professionals at Viewpoint!
2. Pleasurable Self-Care: These are activities that you enjoy. Examples may be going to watch that movie you’ve wanted to see, ordering from your favorite takeout place, or spending time doing a hobby!
3. Sensory Self-Care: These are activities involving one or more of your five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). Examples may be cuddling up with a soft blanket, smelling your favorite scent, or breathing in the crisp winter air!
4. Social Self-Care: These are activities related to connection with others. Examples may be texting a friend, getting together with a group, or even trying a new social activity!
Interested in addressing your self-care needs with a skilled mental health professional? We can help!
Supporting your self-care needs, always---Dr. Libby Wertz and the Viewpoint Team
To get started with one of our therapists, fill outour online intake form here or callour intake coordinator, Kim, at 859.594.7346!
Read about even more types of self-care here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shyness-is-nice/201403/seven-types-of-self-care-activities-for-coping-with-stress
