Beat the end-of-summer blues with self-care

With help from Lifeworks, USask's Employee and Family Assistance Provider.

The transition back to work and school can trigger stress, self-doubt, worry, and anxiety. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone! Take a minute to acknowledge your feelings. Then, let it go and get a little “me” time by practicing some self-care.

What is self-care?

Self-care is a tool we use to look after ourselves and our physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing. It means relaxing your mind, refueling your body, and prioritizing yourself over other obligations.

Self-care improves your…

  • Physical health
  • Immune system
  • Mental resilience
  • Cognitive function
  • Emotional health
  • Sleep quality
  • Self-confidence
  • Focus and productivity
  • And more!

Not sure where to start? Try these self-care activities…

  • Start a gratitude practice, such as a weekly gratitude journal
  • Enjoy a bath, go on a short walk, or do an at-home mask treatment
  • Explore your neighbourhood and check out a new local business
  • Re-create your favourite takeout order or meal
  • Make a list of all the people you’re grateful for – including your furry friends!

For more ideas on how to practice self-care, check out these tips provided by LifeWorks.

Need help with letting go and self-care?

LifeWorks EFAP can help – providing lots of free and confidential resources to help you feel better.

  • Get personalized recommendations and an action plan for improving your physical, mental, emotional, and financial health with the total wellbeing assessment. Check it out today!
  • Connect with a health coach or nutritionist to improve your physical health, sleep and eating habits! Call the toll-free number, go online, or download the app now.
  • Chat online, by phone or in-person with a counsellor to get support on all of life’s issues – depression, stress or anxiety, relationships or workplace issues, Call the toll-free number or go online and chat with LifeWorks today!

For more self-care tools and support, connect with LifeWorks today!

  1. Call toll-free: 1-855-575-1740
  2. Go online: lifeworks.com
  3. Download the app on the Google Play or AppStore or go to login.lifeworks.com. (Use USask or your USask email to log in). 
Your spouse and children can also get free access to the LifeWorks app. Once you’re logged in, go to Profile and select Family, then Invite Family Members.