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Advice To Thrive Onby Jose Acevedo, MD, MBASelf-Care and Why it Matters%u201cRest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.%u201d %u2014Eleanor BrownnWhen you%u2019re on an airplane and the flight attendant reviews the safety features, one of the things they mention is the importance of securing your own oxygen mask before assisting others. If you run out of oxygen, you can%u2019t help anyone else. This concept applies to all aspects of life, whether personal or professional.According to the National Institute of Mental to do things to help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health.Self-care is not a one-size-fits-all regimen. What works for one person may not work for another.When it comes to self-care, it is important to consider not only your mental but also your emotional and social needs. It is also essential not to forget about the basic necessities, such as eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, drinking plenty of water and exercising.Some of my favorite ways to practice self-care %u2022 Meditation%u2022 Reading%u2022 Yoga%u2022 Cooking a healthy meal at home while listening to music%u2022 Practicing mindfulness and being in the moment%u2022 Walking by the lake with my wife and dog%u2022 Hiking with my son%u2022 Spending time at my cabinI know you are busy and it can be hard to make time for self-care. However, in the 1,440 minutes you have each day, try to carve out 30 minutes to do something for yourself%u2014something that will refuel your mind, body and soul.Doing so will better prepare you to manage whatever comes your way, both personally and professionally each day. 26 UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health