self-care reflection paper
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Dec 6, 2023
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During the course, I have gained a deeper understanding of self-care and have discovered
several important keynotes that have changed the way I approach my own personal well-being. I
now understand the value of taking a personalized approach in self-care, that works with me and
should fit my values and circumstances. I now realize that self-care requires intentional work and
that incorporating it into my daily routine is essential. Learning about implementing SMART
goals alongside with self-care has improved my schedule and given me an organized structure
for setting goals and tracking my progress. I often quote our class's PowerPoint presentation, "If
you don't “succeed” in your plan, it's because you need to redefine success; revisit, revise, and
restart," after learning about the significance of goal setting. (Week 5 ppt, pg. 2)
Adding SMART goals to my self-care has tremendously improved my daily routine, but I
realize that self-care requires sustainability over time, and in order to achieve that, I must accept
accountability for my "lazy days".
That is to say, there are days when I feel like I'm not keeping
track of my goals in my planner—like finishing assignments on time, for example. This is why
accountability is essential. To hold myself more accountable for my self-care commitments, I
need to make greater use of the resources at my disposal and develop better plans.
Because mental health is not valued in our Somali community, self-care is still somewhat
of an underappreciated cultural practice in my background. This is typically caused by a variety
of circumstances, such as a lack of education, embarrassment, and Somali's tendency to keep
their emotions to themselves, because doing so is considered a sign of weakness for people of
both genders, and who wants to be called crazy? We place a high priority on relationships and
family dynamics, but shame and embarrassment, in my opinion, are the main reasons we don't
usually pay attention to mental health. And this is usually how our parents and other elders who
immigrated respond. Most first-generation, including myself, learned that talking about mental
health issues is not anything to be ashamed of. That's why I've seen firsthand improvements in
my community over the years! We have a number of community meetings where we can get
together and discuss ways to make our community and way of life better. As a kind of self-care,
I've noticed that many elderly people have begun to talk openly about their painful experiences
and attend therapy. I can now openly express my thoughts and feelings to others as a result of
that effect, which aids in my practice of self-care.
My self-care practice is sometimes made difficult by my large family's constant activity
and expectations, which frequently leave little time for alone time. I want to openly discuss the
value of self-care with my family in order to overcome this difficulty. I want to create a
supportive environment by communicating my requirements and working out agreed-upon times
or locations for self-care activities. Establishing clear expectations and boundaries through the
sharing of a regular calendar that includes time for self-care might help me better balance my
well-being with my family's obligations.
Reference Page
Week 5 ppt, (2023). Self-care.docx
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