While bubble baths and spa days are nice, true self-care goes much deeper—it's about prioritizing actions that genuinely support your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. During this episode, we share personal stories and evidence-based insights into why self-care isn’t selfish but essential, especially for caregiving professionals like veterinarians. We also explore the benefits of self-care for resilience and burnout prevention, along with practical tips to help you incorporate meaningful self-care practices into your daily life.
Importantly, we break down the eight dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, financial, and environmental—and how they intertwine to create holistic wellbeing. From setting boundaries at work to spending time in nature, we offer actionable steps and examples to help you assess and enhance your self-care habits. Whether you’re new to self-care or looking to refine your approach, this episode will provide the tools you need to create a sustainable self-care plan that supports your ability to care for yourself and others.
Resources
Self-Care Assessment (download): https://revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/selfcare
Work-life balance is essential to reducing burnout, improving well-being (article): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38729208/
Veterinarians show resilience during COVID-19: challenges faced and successful coping strategies (article): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36913395/
Burnout and Self Care for Palliative Care Practitioners (article): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32312415/
Self-care practices and depression, anxiety, and stress scores in veterinary students during a semester (article): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37265816/
Setting Boundaries and Saying No (Episode 52): https://revivingvetmed.buzzsprout.com/2011463/episodes/16009718-setting-boundaries-and-saying-no-in-veterinary-medicine-episode-52-reviving-vet-med
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