Nurturing and caring for self

As instruments of healing, nurses commonly provide therapeutic counseling, but often do not heed their own advice for self-care. To give to others, nurses need to nourish all aspects of self. The self extends far beyond the needs of the physical body. Therefore, giving of the self requires self-nurturance of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. This article describes how to nurture and care for the self.