Staffs’ October 2022 BSPD Digest

Week 1 – October 4^th, 2022 Theme: Six Ways to Weave Self-Care into Your Workday

We are in the beginning of another busy school year. This resource from the Harvard Business Review reminds us to “Weave Self-Care into [Our] Workday.” https://hbr.org/2017/06/6-ways-to-weave-self-care-into-your-workday

Week 2 – October 11^th, 2022 Theme: What is Self-Care & Self-Compassion?

Sometimes we get so busy that we forget to care for ourselves and show ourselves the same compassion we show others. This video is only 2 ½ minutes and is a simple self-care overview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzxDYwTarzw&t=6s

Week 3 – October 18^th, 2022 Theme: 10-Minute Guided Meditation on Self-Love

Do you need a break? Take 10 minutes to watch this video which will guide you through a meditation exercise on self-love.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj0JDwQLof4

Week 4 – October 25^th, 2022 Theme: Developing Your Self-Care Plan

Do you have a self-care plan? The University of Buffalo has developed a guide with resources and assessments to understand what you are doing well now and to identify additional things you can do to take care of yourself. Find out how to create your self-care plan. https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit/developing-your-self-care-plan.html