​​As a caregiver, you spend much of your day making sure your family is safe, happy, and healthy. However, it’s important for your well-being that you also find time to care for yourself. The following resources provide information and self-care strategies to help you reduce stress and improve your mental, physical, and emotional health.

​What is self-care and why is it important?

• This brief TEDx talk explores four aspects of self-care that can support your wellness.

How can I check in on myself?

• To figure out what your needs are, check out this podcast and comic for exercises that will help you get to know yourself better.
• Taking this self-care inventory can help you understand in which areas of self-care you might be lacking so you have a direction for moving forward.

What are some things I can do to practice self-care?

• Here are ten easy ideas to help you care for yourself.
• Are you up for a challenge? This 28-day plan will help you integrate healthy habits into your daily life.
• Learn about the many benefits of meditation with this quick video that explains the science behind the practice.
• Now, would you like to try meditating? These brief videos get you started. 
• Ready for a deeper dive? This “How to Mediate” guide includes guided practice, tips, information, support, and resources to help you reduce stress and increase calmness through meditation.
• Spending time outside is an important part of self-care, but there might be obstacles that keep you from heading outdoors. This video gives practical tips on how to overcome those hurdles so you can get outside! 
• What are some of the benefits of spending time outside? This article explains how being outdoors can help lower stress, improve focus, boost immunity, and more.
• Getting a good night’s rest is vital for a healthy, happy life. But many of us struggle to get to sleep and to stay asleep for long enough. This infographic provides seven tips to help you sleep better.