College of Education Self-Care

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SUN Program

Welcome to our College of Education Self-care Initiative, informally called Self-care for U at Northridge, the SUN Program.

It is so wonderful that you are considering self-care as an important way to care for yourself and keep balance and health in your life. Self-care means taking responsibility for yourself to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle at work and in your personal world through individually determined, proactive activities. You are at your best when you attend to yourself in equal measure to others in day-to-day living! 

Self-Care News

Self-care in times of uncertainty

January 22, 2024

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This week our college faces uncertainty as we wait to hear how the semester will move forward. This is not an easy time for any of us. Research shows that uncertainty can cause massive stress. An article in the American Psychological Association Journal is titled “The great unknown: 10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty” and offers strategies to help us deal with stress during uncertain times. Read more

Self-care and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 15, 2024

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This week we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reaffirm our ongoing commitment to racial and social justice as a form of self-care. As stated by the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Healthy Minds Innovations (HMI) Center, “For many, this holiday is spent as a day of reflection and service, honoring King’s anti-racist, non-violent work in a time of an unprecedented social reckoning and increased violence across the nation.” Read more

Self-care and transitions

January 8, 2024

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Transitions are common as we end one year and begin a new one. We may be saying goodbye to some wonderful experiences that may never be quite the same again. And we could be letting go of some stressful times with bittersweet relief and transitioning toward future experiences which are currently unknown. Read more

Self-care in the new year

January 1, 2024

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At the beginning of each new year, we may be motivated to set new goals, make healthier choices, and commit to resolutions. These are all noble actions, especially in support of our own self-care. However, an additional approach to a new year is to be open and receptive to what lies ahead, with confidence that each of us can offer meaningful contributions by trusting ourselves as we move forward in a conscious way. Read more

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