Black Dog Institute's Self-care Plan Template

Self-care is often the first thing that gets sacrificed when life is busy and stressful. But looking after yourself will help you get through challenging times and help you better care for others.

This fact sheet explains what is self-care and why it is important. It also guides you through 4 simple steps to preparing a self-care plan:

Step 1: Evaluate your coping skills.

Step 2: Identify you daily self-care needs.

Step 3: Reflect. Examine. Replace.

Step 4: Create your self-care plan.