What's your go-to self-care or personal development practice?

September is both self-care awareness and self-improvement month.

Incorporating self-care and self-improvement into your routine can be tough, but it's important for your well-being, especially with the holidays approaching.

How often do you prioritize self-care?

Do you enjoy learning new things consistently?

Self-care and self-improvement defined

The term "self-care" is frequently used in various contexts.

An article from Healthline described self-care as “prioritizing activities that help improve a person’s overall well-being. This includes physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual wellness. It’s not necessarily about changing yourself but rather about creating routines that feel meaningful and nourishing.”

“Self-improvement” is “the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions.”

Share your go-to self-care and personal development habits with our community

Whether you are a self-care or personal development fanatic – or someone who isn’t sure where to start – crowdsourcing ideas can help inspire and motivate others to incorporate new routines into their daily practice. So, let’s share our wealth of knowledge!

How to submit your share

Email Carolyn Ramirez at cjramirez@health.ucdavis.edu and share your favorite self-care and/or self-improvement practice. Photos are encouraged but not required.

Please submit your favorite self-care and/or self-improvement practice by Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Information shared will be published on The Insider and InsideOut in the coming weeks.