<section><h2><h1>Spiritual self-care</h1></h2><p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"></span></p><p dir="ltr">Are you taking care of your spiritual wellbeing? Answer these questions to get some tips on how you could improve your spiritual self-care.</p><br />Rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the next statements.<p><em style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"></em><br /></p></p></section><section><h2><h2>Low spiritual self-care</h2></h2><p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">When you’ve got lots of things happening, it can be hard to put yourself first. According to research, investing in your personal self-care means you’ll have more energy to support others in your life.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"> </span></p><p>Some activities to include in your self care plan could include:</p><p><br /></p><ul><li><span style="background-color:transparent;">Going on bushwalks and enjoying nature</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;">Doing yoga</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;">Reflecting with a friend or religious leader</span></li><li><span style="background-color:transparent;">Attending places of spiritual significance (e.g. church, mosque, temple).</span></li></ul></p></section><section><h3><h2>Moderate spiritual self-care</h2></h3><p><p><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr">It looks like you’ve already taken steps to support your spiritual needs and see the bigger picture. Continue building your resilience by adding more spiritual self-care strategies into your life.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr">How do you invest in your spiritual self-care? These activities can help:</p><p dir="ltr"> </p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Find and join a community of like-minded people who are passionate about a hobby or belief that you share.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Find and share materials that inspire you, such as books, blogs or art, and engage with them actively – for example, by joining a book club.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Use meditative practices regularly. Take time to appreciate silence.</p></li></ul><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Connect regularly with nature in new ways, and seek opportunities to see your world differently: go on bushwalks in areas you’ve never been, visit new beaches, or take your dog on a different walk every day.</p></li></ul></p></section><section><h3><h2>High spiritual self-care</h2></h3><p><p>Congratulations! It sounds like you understand the importance of spiritual self-care and of taking care of yourself. </p><p> </p><p dir="ltr">If you want to push yourself even further, consider the following activities:</p><p dir="ltr"> </p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Write in a daily reflective journal. Include not just your reflections on your day, but also quotations and ideas that interest and inspire you.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Reflect on what inspires a feeling of spiritual connection for you, and build it into your day. This might be attending a regular church or temple, visiting an art museum, or spending time in a natural setting. </p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Seek out opportunities to discover something new. Learn about something you’ve always been curious about, explore areas of your city you’ve never seen, or take some time off to travel.</p></li></ul><h2><br /></h2></p></section><section><h2><h2>I often spend time in natural environments such as parks, the bush or the beach.</h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2>I’m connected with a community or network that shares my values.</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>I contribute to issues or causes that are important to me outside of work.<span style="font-size:8px;"></span></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>I often reflect on things that make me feel awed, inspired or other positive emotions.</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>I feel open to not always knowing the answers, and I nurture optimism, hope and curiosity.</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>I recognise what is meaningful to me and notice its place in my life.</h2></h3></section>