Self-Care and Empathy
- Cynthia Brian
- Mar 14
- 1 min read
"You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself." — John Steinbeck
According to the Stanford Medical Health Center, by including teens as full participants in self-care, they’re more likely to choose healthy behaviors during their lives. Hannah Sahota hosts this important program focusing on empathy and self-care with reporters Diya and Jatin. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), self-care is described as “The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health-care provider.” Self-care is not fulfilled by buying things for pleasure, but rather by utilizing tools that genuinely improve one's mental, physical, and spiritual health to avoid further consequences. The textbook definition of empathy (pulled from the Merriam-Webster version) is, “the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another”. Learn more about self-care and empathy from our Express Yourself!® teens. Tune in!
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Self-care and empathy go hand in hand when it comes to building a balanced and fulfilling life. Taking time to care for your mental and emotional well-being allows you to better understand and support others. Empathy helps us connect deeply, while self-care ensures we don’t become overwhelmed in the process. Whether it’s setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, or simply taking a break, both are essential for personal growth. Just like choosing the best embroidery digitizing services requires attention to detail and care, nurturing yourself and others also demands patience, understanding, and consistency for long-term well-being and stronger relationships.