Your thoughts about self-care make so much sense. I find that so many ideas about self-care are shallow. Self care is a very personal thing and a person has to ask themselves what that would look like for him or her My husband of 60 years died of COVID a year ago, warm baths, taking a walk, listening to music don't do the trick. The self-care practice that works for me is writing - and that wouldn't be for everyone.
Dr. Walton, thank you for sharing your thoughts here, and my condolences on the loss of your husband. I fully agree - the strategies we should pursue for how we take care of ourselves are deeply personal. Sometimes we need ideas, but even then, what works for one person may not work for us. Options are good - the point is that we take time to focus on us - and that simple act can have a ripple effect to those around us.
Been, I believe that your post would serve as an impactful NYT Op-Ed. Excellent standpoint.
Your thoughts about self-care make so much sense. I find that so many ideas about self-care are shallow. Self care is a very personal thing and a person has to ask themselves what that would look like for him or her My husband of 60 years died of COVID a year ago, warm baths, taking a walk, listening to music don't do the trick. The self-care practice that works for me is writing - and that wouldn't be for everyone.
Dr. Walton, thank you for sharing your thoughts here, and my condolences on the loss of your husband. I fully agree - the strategies we should pursue for how we take care of ourselves are deeply personal. Sometimes we need ideas, but even then, what works for one person may not work for us. Options are good - the point is that we take time to focus on us - and that simple act can have a ripple effect to those around us.