Physical
Teach your family to take care of their basic needs by eating healthy, exercising and getting plenty of rest.
EXERCISE
Go for a walk or choose a workout from Hy-Vee KidsFit and get the whole family moving.
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COOK HEALTHY
Get everyone involved in cooking a healthy meal to emphasize the value of nutritious foods.
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PLAY SPORTS
Pick an activity everyone in the family can enjoy, and make exercise fun by playing together.
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Self-care can help you and your family relieve some of life’s pressures and feel healthier and happier long-term.
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REST
Practice good sleep habits by developing a bedtime routine, including falling asleep and waking up on a set schedule.
Set individual hydration goals for everyone to aim for each day.
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self-care activities can be done alone or with others. Find a routine that suits your day, lifestyle and family.
Mental &
Emotional
GARDEN
Spending time in
nature and gardening can improve mood and mental health while making your home even more beautiful. Numerous studies have found that gardening can help reduce anxiety and depression, and increase well-being and quality of life.
ENJOY A HOT DRINK
Instead of multitasking, give your mind a break and spend as little as 15 minutes savoring the warmth and flavor of a hot beverage, like Hy-Vee Honey Lemon Ginseng Green tea.
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DRAW WITH CHALK
Creating art is a good way to clear your mind and let everyone in the family express themselves. Kids and adults can pick up Crayola sidewalk chalk and spend time drawing outside.
PLAY A GAME
Keep minds sharp by planning a game night. Play a few rounds of a favorite board or card game, or try something more active for younger children like hide-and-seek. Make it a weekly event and let everyone in the family take turns choosing the game.
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COLOR
Coloring relaxes the brain by focusing your attention on a simple task, which helps other stresses and worries melt away. Grab an adult coloring book (plus a few for kids) and Crayola markers or colored pencils and let your inner artist take over.
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HAVE FAMILY DINNERS
Eating together is a great opportunity to help kids and teens share their feelings, tell how their day went and talk about any problems they might be having.
SEND A CARD
Especially if you haven’t connected with a friend or relative for a while, pick up a greeting card at Hy-Vee that reminds you of them, then write a short note or letter to catch up.
MEDITATE
Create a calming environment by lighting a scented candle or turning on calming music. Breathe deeply and take 10 minutes to clear your mind.
JOURNAL
Writing can help adults and children recognize emotions and work through problems. Start a journal and write anything that comes to mind or use a prompt to help focus thoughts.
TAKE A BATH
A relaxing bath can be another opportunity to meditate. Use a Basin bath bomb or bath salts with a soothing scent, and use the quiet time to wind down.
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Look for any opportunity to let go of stress, get creative and communicate openly with others for self-care success.
How Hy-Vee Dietitians
Can Help Make physical self-care easier for your whole family
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One-Pan Hy-Vee salmon with creamy, white wine sauce is simple yet sophisticated.
Learn ways to take care of your own physical, mental and emotional health while teaching your family to do the same.
Hy-Vee’s here to help make all types of self-care a priority.
DRINK WATER
What is self-care?
Anything you do to keep yourself physically, mentally and emotionally healthy counts as self-care.
is keeping your body healthy.
According to the National Institutes of Health, mental health includes psychological, social and emotional well-being, and affects the way we think, feel and act when coping with life.
is the ability to successfully handle stress, adapt to change and express emotion, which is affected by your mental health.
Emotional Wellness
Physical self-care
Self-care can help you and your family relieve some of life’s pressures and feel healthier and happier long-term.
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