SELF-CARE PLAN
Use this planner to help you recognise personal signs of stress and strategies that can help you
manage stress and emotions.
Planner
WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL SIGNS OF STRESS?
Write here the signs that tell you that you might need some self-care. Examples can include lack of
energy, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, making mistakes at work, avoiding friends or family.
[Click/tap here to enter your personal signs of stress]
WHAT STRATEGIES CAN YOU USE TO MANAGE STRESS?
Be as specific as possible, for example, practice deep breathing or meditation, do some exercise such
as go for a walk, talk to a colleague or your supervisor, spend time with your partner, family, pets.
[Click/tap here to enter strategies you can use to manage stress]
WHO CAN YOU GO TO FOR SUPPORT?
Think of as many sources of help as you can from all areas of your life. This can include friends,
family, work colleagues, work supervisor, people in your church, sport or community groups, and
organisations such as Beyond Blue and Black Dog Institute.
[Click/tap here to enter who you can talk to if you need extra support]
WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN YOU INCLUDE IN YOUR ROUTINE TO HELP YOU
MANAGE STRESS? WHEN CAN YOU DO THEM?
Review your schedule and try to factor in some of the stress-relieving strategies that you identified, for
example, going for a 30 minute walk each morning at 7am before work or at 6pm after work.
[Click/tap here to enter the activities you will try to include in your schedule]
ARCACIA / Self-Care Plan
Updated: 05-03-2023
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