Self-care tips

For your physical health, follow these tips:

• Eat healthy foods.
• Get enough sleep.
• Go for a daily walk.
• Take your medications as prescribed.
• Keep preventive medical appointments.
• See your doctor when you're sick.

For your emotional health, make a list of small, simple things that bring you joy and energy. Then try to do at least one of those things every day. Everyone's list will be different, but here are some examples to get you started:

• Connect with friends.
• Listen to soothing or energizing music.
• Play with kids or pets.
• Tend a garden.
• Work on a hobby.
• Relax with meditation.

If you think you have developed depression, talk to your doctor. Help is available.