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: and sleep-care

May 24, 2021

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Sleep is one of the most important ways we can care for ourselves. Are you tired? You are coming to the end of one of the most challenging academic years ever, and it’s time to revisit the importance of getting enough sleep. The Joint Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society recommends that adults need 7-9 hours of sleep for optimal health. Read more

Self-care, the Dalai Lama, and the Future of Education

May 17, 2021

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Want to be inspired at the end of this very challenging academic year?  This Tuesday, May 18th, at 8:30 p.m., we have the opportunity to listen to a free live lecture by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, offered through the University of California, Santa Barbara Creating Hope lecture series and their Department of Tibetan Studies.  Read more

Self-compassion for faculty, staff, and students

May 10, 2021

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Self-compassion involves providing yourself with support, understanding and care when you are having a difficult time. Instead of just ignoring your pain with a “stiff upper lip” mentality, you stop to tell yourself “this is really difficult right now,” how can I comfort and care for myself in this moment? Read more

Self-Care: Digital Wellness Day Presentations and Resources, May 7th

May 3, 2021

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Our world has changed forever as a result of our high usage and increased proficiency with digital communication during a year of the pandemic and social distancing. Technology usage is now a permanent part of most people’s lives, but needs to be employed mindfully, or just like anything overused, can be harmful. On International Digital Wellness Day, this Friday, May 7th, the Digital Wellness Collective and R. Cassidy Seminars are offering a full day of free events and resources for all ages to achieve tech-life balance and digital flourishing. Read more

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