Discussion Response – Self-Care Survey
On reviewing the responses to the self-care survey, I found that most of them found it difficult to maintain a routine of prioritizing their well-being. Most confessed to skipping exercise and rest because of academic and professional pressures. Some indicated the emotional pressure of caregiving roles, particularly by the nursing students. I was surprised to see how pervasive burnout indicators such as tiredness and irritability were in the group. Such findings underscore the need to incorporate self-care routines into a daily regimen, as self-care has been found to enhance resilience and combat burnout when done regularly (Brown, 2024). Many know self-care is essential, but to make it happen is a different issue.
What stood out the most was the extent to which individuals feel guilty taking time out for themselves. It was revealing to see the circumstances under which self-care is considered a luxury rather than an essential requirement. Repeated reference to stress and emotional burnout indicates a wider issue within healthcare and academic settings. Many students attested to knowing what to do but not having time or energy. This aligns with studies suggesting that time constraints are a significant barrier to practicing self-care (Barber et al., 2025). This shows how institutional and societal demands dissuade individuals from caring for themselves.
What resonated with me was the universal feeling of needing to do better with self-care but finding it impossible to be consistent. I am not different from many of the respondents who have faced burnout and are trying to juggle school, work, and personal life. I strongly identified self-care as the first thing to be cut back on amidst busy weeks. Hearing everyone say the same thing made me feel less isolated. This shared experience gives me all the more reason to be more deliberate with self-care practices, especially since ignoring self-care can lead to long-term physical and emotional damage. It also reminded me of the necessity of incorporating self-care into routines, no matter how small.
References
Barber, S., Hayhoe, B., Richardson, S., Norton, J., Karki, M., & El-Osta, A. (2025). Drivers and barriers to promoting self-care in individuals living with multiple long-term health conditions: A cross-sectional online survey of health and care professionals. BMC Public Health, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21737-0
Brown, E. (2024, July 26). Self-care and resilience. Pressbooks. https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/professionalrelationshipsinmrt/chapter/self-care-and-resilience/
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Discussion Response – Self-Care Survey
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