Getting To Know Your Faculty: Self-Care Regimens
In our field, the importance of self-care is often preached, but have you ever wondered how it is practically done by the pros? In an effort to “show and tell,” our faculty recently took the opportunity to share their self-care regimens. Take a glimpse below as our faculty respond to the question: “What do you do daily, weekly or periodically to revitalize yourself?”
“The things that I try to do for self-care are as follows: investing in authentic relationships and interactions; spending time with my wife; cooking; loving on my dogs; riding my horses (when my back allows); fishing every chance I get; reading novels by James W. Hall and Stuart Woods; writing about things that I care about; and finally working with the kids involved in my enrichment program.” –Dr. Bailey
“Watch Scandal and Downton Abby, visit family, laugh with friends, and get to the ocean as often as possible.” –Dr. Cooper
“I enjoy a temporary break from reality with a good tv show such as Smash, Nashville, or Private Practice.” – Dr. Daigle
“I don’t know that my approach to self-care qualifies as a regimen, but it includes things that make me breathe easier, keep perspective, and focus on positive reframes: playing with my dog, seeing movies, traveling when I can, focusing on purpose beyond myself, and choosing people over things and tasks.” – Dr. Dean
“My self-care routine includes spending time with my family during the weekends and reading for fun (when I have time). I also try to pamper myself: manicures and pedicures once a month and massages a few times a year.” – Dr. Haskins
“Go somewhere where I can SEE water and preferably touch it at some point. Add in a really good and compelling murder mystery or political espionage book and I am set!” – Dr. Oliver
“I do enjoy time with family and friends, travel, going out to dinner, reading, movies, and time in the hot tub. I also thoroughly enjoy figuring out what I would do if I won the lottery! It is also wonderful to have the dynamic doggie duo, Kinsey and Lucy, who are glad to see me no matter what kind of day I have had!” –Dr. Paisley
“Yoga and time with my partner and friends are a huge boost to my self-care each week. Activism, remembering the importance of interdependence, and my faith/values as a Sikh woman also revitalize me!” –Dr. Singh
As you read the faculty responses to the self-care question, did you find any similarities in your own routine? Did you get any great ideas? Please consider sharing your self-care regimens for the next edition of the CSPS newsletter; you never know whom you may inspire to care for themselves in the service of others!