College of Education Self-Care

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Welcome to our College of Education Self-care Initiative, informally called Self-care for U at Northridge, the SUN Program.

It is so wonderful that you are considering self-care as an important way to care for yourself and keep balance and health in your life. Self-care means taking responsibility for yourself to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle at work and in your personal world through individually determined, proactive activities. You are at your best when you attend to yourself in equal measure to others in day-to-day living! 

Self-Care News

Self-Care: The other side of languishing is flourishing

August 16, 2021

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“With vaccination rates on the rise, hope is in the air. But after more than a year of trauma, isolation and grief, how long will it take before life finally — finally — feels good?” states Dani Blum in her article in the Mind section of the New York Times titled “The Other Side of Languishing Is Flourishing. Read more

Self-Care, the Olympics, and physical exercise

August 11, 2021

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The recent summer Olympics were an inspiring reminder of why physical exercise is one important way to engage in self-care. Research has documented the many benefits of exercise, not just for physical health but for emotional well-being as well. Read more

Self-Care: 5 minute coronavirus stress resets

August 9, 2021

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In this Olympic decathlon of a pandemic, quick  and effective stress-reducing strategies are as welcome as a cold drink at the end of the event. Jenny Taitz offers “Five minute coronavirus stress resets” in the New York Times Mind section. “So rather than dealing with anxiety and uncertainty by getting lost worrying…it’s helpful to experiment with quick strategies that will empower you. These strategies are not necessarily a cure, but can help lower the intensity of overwhelming emotions, allowing you to recalibrate to better deal with challenges you face.” Read more

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