Emotional Self-Care

The emotional self-care is one of the hardest to stay in tune with when it comes to survivors of abuse. This is because we have constantly been in the state of not loving ourselves and who we are. This is the time for you to focus on who you are and find acceptance in that. By increasing our ability to navigate our emotions and increase empathy, we are able to manage stress better.

Some helpful tips when focusing on your emotional well-being:

  • Being kind to yourself will reinforce your self-confidence. Try to be as positive and compassionate towards yourself.

  • Practicing self-love every day, even for a minute, will help you take control of who you are.

  • Focusing on emotional self-care will allow you to recognize and feel ourselves so we are able to dictate what we need.

Some ideas to get you going:

  • Being aware of your boundaries

  • Allow yourself to cry and laugh

  • Give yourself a compliment

  • Dress up for yourself

  • Ask for help when you need it

  • Think of yourself as your best friend

  • Making time for reflecting on how you are feeling

  • Practicing self-compassion

  • Practice positive self-talk

 

Examples from others:

“I look in the mirror and tell myself three things I like about what I see before I leave for the day.”

“I tell myself good job at the end of every day, just so I know that I did the best I could.”

“Every time I was feeling back, I would drive to my parents house to just be around others.”