Self-Care: A Guide to Self-Care and Mindfulness

Introduction 

Chapter 1 What is Self-Care? 
• Definitions of Self-Care 
• Misconceptions of Self-Care 
• A Brief History of Self-Care 
• Types of Self-Care 
• Benefits of Self-Care 

Chapter 2 Developing a Self-Care Routine 
• What are Your Current Stressors? 
• What are Your Current Behaviors and Strategies for Coping with Your Stressors and Demands? 
◦ Lifestyle Behaviors Inventory 
• What are Your Needs? 
• Practices that Might Support Your Identified Needs 
• Putting Some of the Pieces Together 
• Barriers to Practicing Self-Care 
• Tips for Overcoming Barriers to Self-Care 
• Putting All the Pieces Together to Make a Self-Care Plan 
◦ Daily Self-Care Plan Worksheet 
◦ Weekly Self-Care Plan Worksheet 
• Emergency Self-Care Plan 

Chapter 3 Examples of Self-Care 
• Physical and Health Self-Care 
• Emotional and Mental Self-Care 
• Social Self-Care 
• Spiritual Self-Care 
• Miscellaneous and Other Forms of Self-Care 

Chapter 4 What is Mindfulness? 
• Definitions of Mindfulness 
◦ Mindfulness Awareness Inventory (MAI) 
• A Brief History of Mindfulness 
• Applications and Benefits of Mindfulness 
• Barriers to Practicing Mindfulness and How to Overcome Them 
◦ Barriers to Practicing Mindfulness Inventory 

Chapter 5 Mindfulness Examples 
• Mindfulness 
• Reflection and Incorporating Mindfulness into Your Life 
◦ A Week of Mindfulness Worksheet 

Chapter 6 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations 
• Wrapping it All Up 
• Recommendations 
◦ Books on Self-Care 
◦ Books on Mindfulness 
◦ Self-Care and Mindfulness Apps 

Appendix Blank Worksheets 
• Daily Self-Care Plan Worksheet 
• Weekly Self-Care Plan Worksheet 
• A Week of Mindfulness Worksheet 

References