Staff Spotlight…

Staff Spotlight features Loretta Martin’s 5 best self-care practices. Loretta is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at Safe Harbor, and is the Recovery Center Coordinator at the No Limits Outreach Center in Edison, Ohio.

5. Breathe... You got this!

Relax your mind-BREATHE; Believe in yourself-BREATHE; Don't be afraid-BREATHE; You're not alone-BREATHE.

4. Recognize & Manage....

Emotional Regulations: Being able to recognize and manage your own emotions in a healthy way.

A. Getting enough sleep

B. Eating a balanced diet

C. Practicing mindfulness (meditation)

D. Setting boundaries

E. Engaging in activities that bring you joy and relaxation

3. Self Nurturing..

is a mindful and intentional practice of self-care that involves treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and love. It's a way to replenish your energy and reconnect with your core essence of love. Self-nurturing includes activities that nourish your physical, mental, and emotional health.

2. Self Reflection..

also known as personal reflection, is the process of taking time to evaluate, think about, and meditate on your thoughts, behaviors, motivations, attitudes, and desires. It's a way to better understand yourself, and can lead to improved self-awareness.

1. Remember "the Self's".

A. Love your-self

B. Trust your-self

C. Appreciate your-self

This practice is very important because it helps you reduce stress and prevent burn-out. It also helps with boosting your mood and with your ability to cope with life's challenges. Also, this helps you to build the foundations of self-worth, self-esteem, and self-actualization!

"I am someone who feels driven to help others.

Most of us have struggled ourselves and someone has helped us or we figured out how to help ourselves.

I share my lived experiences with my peers. I listen to them with empathy and compassion. I try to create lasting positive solutions to meetal wid peris wheretey

Loretta Martin, CPRS