Seattle's Self-Care Spotlight

Seattle Human Resources (SHR) is launching "Seattle’s Self-Care Spotlight," a citywide week of well-being activities, webinars, resources, and podcasts to support employees.

Self-care is not one-size-fits-all and it crosses dimensions of well-being. Self-care can be physical, emotional, social, or general habits to help you restore energy and thrive.

With the "Self-Care Spotlight," we aim to:

Define self-care & explore how it looks different for everyone
Normalize self-care as a necessary practice for all
Provide activities and education that encourage employees' self-care choices
Share the benefits of self-care and acknowledge the harms of deprioritizing personal well-being

On-Demand Recorded Webinars

Announcing Self-Care Podcasts: A New Resource to Support Your Well-Being

Seattle Human Resources is exploring the use of Podcasts to effectively share webinar learning summaries and skill-building tips for self-care. Starting in January with the Self-Care Spotlight Week of Awareness, we will launch supplemental Podcasts to support the featured webinar series.

Check out the library below for self-care content in a convenient shorter format. You can listen FREE at your convenience to any podcast topic of interest. Podcasts range from 8-15 minutes and offer a new way to engage in this year’s well-being theme. (Available only to employees.)

Introduction to Self-Care Spotlight Week - Listen to a sample of our Podcasts content and what to expect from the Seattle Self-care Spotlight week of education.
Self-Care Basics - What is your inspiration/motivation for self-care?
Self-Care for BIPOC - How race impacts one’s health
Self-Care in the Face of Adversity - Acknowledging challenges and how to recharge yourself
Manager’s Guide to Self-Care - Compassion fatigue, the real balance with caring for yourself and others
Self-Care Through Sleep & Nutrition - Top 4 Important aspects of sleep & nutrition
Self-Care Through Exercise & Stress Management - Cardio, strength training, and flexibility & embracing mindfulness- easier than you think and endless benefits

Self-Care Resources Hub

Medical Plan Resources

Aetna – Self-care is taking charge of your health. Check out the preventive health services guidelines for you and your family
Kaiser – Mental Health and Wellness: Caring for the Whole You. Check out the preventive health services guidelines for you and your family (men/women) OR try one of the three on-demand self-care apps today at no additional cost

Reach Well-Being Program*

In coordination with “Seattle’s Self-Care Spotlight”, a bundle of activities to support personal well-being is available on the Reach Well-being platform*. Prioritizing your self-care can be done with digital learning and exploration of the type of habits that restore you. Take some time to expand your knowledge and pursue topics and concepts that support your goals.

NOW Available: “Self-care Spotlight Challenge” – February 12 through March 11, join the Reach well-being Self-Care Spotlight Challenge to track how you are practicing new, re-energizing self-care habits. Each week, you can focus on a different dimension of well-being starting with physical well-being in working your way through general well-being ideas. Sometimes small changes make a big impact over time. Take the 4 weeks to embrace your needs and identify the kind of self-care that works for you.

*Available for members on the Most benefits plan

Accolade Advocacy Services – Self-Care Support*

Accolade Health Assistants are a helpful resource in finding in-network care when you need it. Self-care might mean scheduling your preventive screenings, making an appointment with a mental health provider, or staying on top of your medications. Whatever it means for you, Accolade is available to make navigating healthcare easier.

Infographics

Cornerstone – Self-Care Learning and Development

SHR Well-being and self-care playlist (Cornerstone -- only available to employees)

Weight Watchers

Starting and maintaining positive eating habits is one way to practice physical self-care to ensure your body is nourished and has the foods that provide energy.

February Heart Health Month – Show your heart some love It’s American Heart Month—the perfect time to build heart-healthy habits! Get started by adding more veggies and lean proteins to your plate, sneaking movement into your day, and finding time to just breathe.  
March Mystery Box Promotion – Tired of fad diets, bland food, and deprivation? Us too! That is not what we call self-care. Join WeightWatchers March 1 thru April 30 and get a free WW Mystery Box** filled with some participants’ favorite products to help get you started! Learn more at WW.com/CityofSeattle

Other Community-Based Resources

Preventive Screening and Immunization Recommendations
Active Minds - https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/
National Institute of Mental Health – Caring for Your Mental Health
Self-care Guide for BIPOC Community
The Blissful mind
- Dimensions of Self-Care
- 40 one-sentence tips for Self-care

TedTalks – The Importance of Self-Care Playlist
- Self-Vare Made Simple (Susannah Joy Winters)
- Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish (Jessica Brubaker)
- Retrain Your Brain with Self-Care (Dima Abou Chaaban)
- Reclaiming Self-Care (Natalie Muskin-Press)
- The Missing Ingredient in Self-Care (Portia Jackson-Preston)

Seattle's Self-Care Spotlight