Distraction or Self-care

Everybody should regularly practice self-care, which includes activities that help us feel physically, psychologically, and emotionally taken care of. But since this doesn't always happen, we might need to pause and take a moment to acknowledge our own importance.

Sometimes our emotions get the best of us, and we need to distract ourselves until we can handle them again. When things get too complicated, we can also deliberately alter our emotions.

What is self-care?

It entails taking care of our bodies, minds, and souls by taking part in stress-reduction and well-being-promoting activities. Our capacity to live fully, vibrantly, and productively is improved by doing this. Self-care also serves as a reminder to you and others that your needs are important and should be given priority.

Distraction vs. Self-care?

We can easily divert our attention from our current emotions with activities until we are better ready to handle them. We may not be able to manage a situation efficiently if our level of distress is too high, therefore we need to find techniques to lower our emotions. Although this strategy can seem to be self-care, distractions have a different goal. Self-care practices vary from person to person, as do distraction methods. One thing about distractions is that the very thing we’re distracting ourselves from will not go away, so distraction is a temporary solution. We don’t want that. Ultimately, we want to feel free and light.

What if you can clearly identify when you‘re engaging in suppression, distraction, reframing, and positive thinking as a way to resist emotional turmoil?

Well… you can! In session 4 of our mindfulness program, ‘The Power of Mindfulness’ we address and learn to identify these ineffective coping skills. We also learn effective and productive ways to free ourselves from overthinking and negative self-talk that lead to escapism.