Are You Taking Self-Care Seriously?

You probably already know that sufficient sleep, proper nutrition, physical exercise, human connection, and time to relax are important — but do you actually carve out time for them?

When you consider caring for yourself as unrelated to work, you’re likely to let your business priorities come first. But your resilience is a high-priority business issue, especially when you’re leading a team through the stress of our fast-paced world.

Research shows that our decision-making dramatically suffers when we neglect to properly rest and refuel, so make self-care a daily priority. You don’t need to dedicate hours a day though. You can boost your short-term resiliency by taking a short walk or reaching out to a friend you haven't talked to in a while just to check in. Investing in yourself isn’t indulgent — it’s mission critical.

It's time to tell yourself, “It’s so busy at work right now, I can’t afford NOT to take care of myself!”

Read the full article: “Reframe How You Think About Self-Care ”

Is “quiet quitting” a real, new phenomenon that managers should watch out for — or is it just buzz? And either way, how can managers keep employees happy, challenged, and engaged at work? Join HBR's Nicole D. Smith and Caroline Webb, an author and executive coach, Oct. 19 at 12 PM ET , to talk about what managers need to know about quiet quitting and how to foster engagement.

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There’s No “Right” Way to Do Self-Care

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