Is self-care as an autistic important? Listen to what Living Positively Autistic columnist, Becca Lory, has to say about the why you must make it a priority.

Here are the highlights of Becca’s video:

What is self-care?

• In health care: it is any necessary human regulatory function which is under individual control, deliberate and self-initiated.
• Basically, it is any activity that you do voluntarily which helps you maintain your physical, mental or emotional health.

Why is self-care important?

• It can help you feel healthy, relaxed and ready to take on your work and responsibilities.
• It recharges you. Giving you more energy to do more and help others.
• It keeps you focused and balanced. Keeps your mind and body communicating.
• It feels good. Happiness.

Where and how of self-care?

• Anywhere and anyway. There is no wrong or right way to take care of yourself.
• It can be big or small. Eating chocolate to adopting a pet.
• Set up a plan to incorporate.
• Hold yourself accountable.
• Have fun.

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