“Exploring Personal Health Risks and Promoting Self-Care Through Mindful Activities” Introduction: As a healthcare professional, it is important to be aware of personal health risks and to actively engage in self-care practices to promote overall well-being.

Identify two health risks that personally impact you from the Executive Summary (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nursingworld.org/~4aeeeb/globalassets/practiceandpolicy/work-environment/health–safety/ana-healthriskappraisalsummary_2013-2016.pdf) 
–> Address the risks identified and select two (2) health promoting therapies that are not currently part of your daily routine (massage, relaxation, go to the beach, yoga, exercise, meditation, walking/running, napping, prayer, poetry, journaling, reading for pleasure, music/art/pet therapy, martial arts, etc.). 
–> Do both activities for at least one hour, one week apart and do it by yourself.
For example: go to the beach for an hour one week then get a massage the next week. You should not include children or significant others in this activity.  Turn your phone off and try not to talk during the hour. 
Focus on sounds, sights, smells, tastes, and senses. Note your feelings and thoughts. Try to rest during the hour
–> compare the two therapies selected
–> Describe why you selected the therapies, how you were feeling before and after the therapy and if you would recommend for others and why. How will you participate in self-care moving forward? 
*the paper submission will be a one page and reflective first person is acceptable.*