Even though many of us experience these symptoms on a daily basis, we may find it hard to recognise the need for self-care or make the link between these symptoms and the daily stress that we experience in our lives. People often report common symptoms of stress which may include physical, emotional and behavioural effects such as having headaches, feeling tired, sleep issues, changes in mood, irritability, social withdrawal, eating issues and emotional outbursts. Additionally, our reaction to daily stress may exacerbate physical health conditions, lower wellbeing and predict long term adverse health conditions in the future. Studies have shown that even daily stressors which are comparatively smaller than long term stress factors can have both a short- and long-term negative impact on our wellbeing and physical health. Even though this term is used in everyday language, many of us have had little opportunity to think about the importance of self-care and how we can implement this into our own lives.Įxperiencing significant times of pro-longed stress such as sudden changes in circumstances, losing a loved one and experiencing hardships can drain us psychologically and emotionally, change our behaviour and have a negative impact on our physical health. The same term is often used by individuals and professionals to consider a holistic approach to our mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing to prioritise and maintain health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines self-care as a way to promote, prevent and maintain good health for individuals and communities without outside help.
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