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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! 

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Self-care and nature

September 23, 2024

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This week we celebrate the start of the fall season and are reminded of how nature offers a wonderful source of self-care. Research has shown that when we thoughtfully connect with nature, we can experience numerous benefits. Meaningful contact with nature is associated with increases in happiness, subjective well-being, positive affect, positive social interactions and a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as decreases in mental distress according to a review of the research by Gregory Bratman, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Washington. Read more

Self-care and grace

September 16, 2024

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A self-care approach called G.R.A,C.E. is an insightful practice created by Buddhist teacher Roshi Joan Halifax and has inspired and helped many different populations and situations. “Each of the letters in the acronym guide us, helping us to support ourselves in any moment. Saying the name alone—G.R.A.C.E—invites the body and the mind to soften along with the heart, “ states Michelle Lopes Maldonado, author of A Bridge To Better: An Open Letter To Humanity & Resource Guide Read more

Self-Care and Contemplative Practice

September 9, 2024

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Higher education professionals often experience work-related stress and pressure. Self-care is critical to avoid burnout when faced with day-to-day work demands and allows us to view what matters most in our world. One way to do this is through contemplative practice. Examples of contemplative practice include meditation, mindfulness, reflection, and yoga. Contemplation of self, environment, and spirit can raise awareness of our connection to each other and a greater good. Read more

Self-care and work-life balance

September 2, 2024

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This week we celebrate Labor Day and the dedicated work that we all engage in. This is also a good time to reflect on our work-life balance in relation to our professional lives. Work-life balance is “bringing things into harmony. It’s not something that you can get, but something that you continually do,” according to Gustavo Razzetti, who is author of “The best way to find balance in your life” in a Psychology Today article. “Balance is not a destination, but a constant journey. You might feel out of balance from time to time, and that’s okay. Don’t approach it with a perfectionist mentality; accept the good enough.”  Read more

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