I am a 22 years old male. I am currently a full time student and working a full time security job at an international airport . I am taking justice studies in college. My future goal is to join law enforcement. Please use my personal information and information from the following link to complete the bottom in details as much as possible. Link: https://employees.viu.ca/sites/default/files/homewood-self-care-starter-kit.pdf

Building a Self-Care Plan

Adapted from Homewood Health

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Step 1: Evaluate your Coping Skills

Positive	Negative

Step 2: Identify Your Self-Care Needs

Daily Self Care

Area of Self-Care	Current Practices	Practices to Try
Physical (e.g. eat regular and healthy meals, good sleep habits, regular exercise, medical check-ups, etc.)
Emotional (e.g. engage in positive activities, acknowledge my own accomplishments, express emotions in a healthy way, etc.)
Spiritual (e.g. read inspirational literature, self- reflection, spend time in nature, meditate, explore spiritual connections, etc.)
Professional (e.g. pursue meaningful work, maintain work-life balance, positive relationships with co-workers, time management skills, etc.)
Financial (e.g. understand how finances impact your quality of life, create a budget or financial plan, pay off debt, etc.)
Psychological (e.g. take time for yourself, disconnect from electronic devices, journal, pursue new interests, learn new skills, access psychotherapy, life coaching, or counselling support through your EFAP if needed, etc.)

Emergency Self-Care

Emergency Self-Care Tools	Helpful (What To Do)	Harmful (What To Avoid)
Relaxation/Staying Calm Which activities help you to relax (e.g. deep breathing, taking a walk)? Which activities make you more agitated or frustrated (e.g. yelling, swearing, or drinking)?
Self-Talk Helpful self-talk may include, "I am safe/I can do this." Harmful self-talk may include, "I can't handle this/I knew this would happen/I deserve this."
Social Support Which family members and friends can you reach out to for help or support? Which people should you avoid during times of stress? Be honest about who helps and who zaps your energy.
Mood Which activities support a positive mood (e.g. listening to uplifting music, enjoying the sunshine)? What should you avoid when times get tough (e.g. staying in bed all day, avoiding social activities)?
Resilience What, or who, helps you to get through difficult times? What helps you bounce back? Conversely, what or who feeds negativity for you?

Step 3. Make Your Self-Care Plan

My Daily Self-Care Plan
Body	Mind	Spirit	Emotions	Relationships	Work
My Top Three Positive Coping Strategies
My Emergency Self-Care Plan
Helpful (To Do)	Harmful (To Avoid)