The Pyramid of Self-Care

How to make self-care part of your life?

Let’s see how to use the Pyramid of Self-Care!

1.    Basic Self-Care
This is about taking care of your essential daily needs.
It’s the foundation for feeling good and staying healthy.

For example:
→    Brushing your teeth
→    Getting enough sleep
→    Taking a shower (or a hot-cold shower like me)
Basically, it’s about doing the basic stuff that keeps you going every day.

2.    Emotional Self-Care
This layer is all about taking care of your feelings and emotions.
It helps you stay emotionally balanced and happy.

For example, you can go with:
→    Writing in a journal
→    Talking with friends or family about your feelings
→    Doing activities you enjoy, like painting or playing music

I’m not a huge fan of painting or music (except for Arabic music).
But I know they’re therapeutic for many.
So, this layer is all about making sure your emotional needs are met.

3.    Physical Self-Care
This is about taking care of your real home — your body.
It’s about making sure you’re strong and healthy.
It’s the stuff you do to feel physically good and energized.

For example:
→    Eating healthy meals
→    Drinking enough water (underrated!)
→    Going to the gym (my second home!)
→    Going for a walk (even better in nature!)

4.    Mental Self-Care
This layer focuses on keeping your mind sharp.
It’s about doing things that help you think clearly and handle stress.

For example:
→    Doing puzzles
→    Learning new skills
→    Practicing meditation (try Zen Meditation!)
It’s the mental exercises that help you stay mentally fit.

5.    Spiritual Self-Care
This is about finding meaning and purpose in life.
It’s about practices that help you connect with your inner self.
It helps you feel fulfilled at the end of the day.

For example:
→    Reflecting on your values
→    Spending time in nature (it’s therapeutic!)
→    Engaging in activities that give you a sense of purpose
It’s the stuff that helps you feel grounded.
It helps you stay connected to something bigger.

We just need to fit each layer into our “crazy schedule.”
And let’s remember: self-care isn’t selfish.
We can’t truly care for others if we don’t care for ourselves.