Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.”

— Katie Reed

Self care isn’t just taking some “me time” to get your nails done or having your partner watch the kids while you take a shower. It can include those things but it is so much more. Self care is making deliberate choices and changes for lifelong wellbeing. It’s choosing to believe you are worthy enough to put some effort into yourself. If I fill my cup first, I’ve come to learn just how empowered and influential I can be – choosing wellness can be your superpower too!

This site is divided up into 3 categories – the 3 sides of the Health Triangle: Mind (mental health), Matter (physical health), and Meet (social health). The health triangle is a measure of the different aspects of health, our body’s efficiency and overall well-being. Created in 1997 as a project for an Alaska Middle School, the Health Triangle creators used an equilateral triangle to represent these aspects of health. Because all sides of this types of triangle are equal, it stresses the equal importance of each of these aspects. Where do you need to devote more attention to first?

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Mind

Mental health deals with how we think, feel and cope with daily life. It encompasses learning, stress management, and mental illnesses or disorders.

Matter

Physical Health deals with the body’s ability to function and has many components including exercise, nutrition, sleep, and weight management.

Meet

Social Health deals with the way we react with people within our environment. This includes public health, family relationships, and peer relationships.