Finding comfort zones: Prioritizing self-care for equity

     Self-care is mindful practice. And equitable learning practice promotes community building, increases self-worth, and nurtures an environment that appreciates comfort zones, diverse identities and cultural values to address systemic inequities.

          “… our comfort zones act as predictable spaces of mastery where we can seek refuge when the stress becomes too much. They act as containers to shore up confidence, gain momentum, and think clearly.” (Wilding, The Guardian, 2018)

If stress, anxiety, unpredictability about work or study are factors that constrain learning and well-being then, 

• What does self-care mean to you? 
• How do you practice self-care?
• What should we do to prioritize self-care while learning? How do we gain confidence, motivation, and clarity to improve learning? 
• Do you have any helpful resources to share with the community?

Join the conversation and send in your submission for RESPECT’s, Spring Issue (5).

Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 29, 2024. 

Source: Wilding, M. (2018). Please stop telling me to leave my comfort zone. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/16/comfort-zone-mental-health