Self-care!
@gamayngbaki (1602)
Cebu, Philippines
March 19, 2021 1:36am CST
For over two years, I worked as a House parent in one of our "Non Government Organization "(NGO) funded center or shelter for abused girls in our province. Every year each teams working in the center is given a day off for "self-care" to shake off all kinds of negativity from our very stressful and demanding jobs.
Have you thought of having "self-care" as a team, as a family or by yourself? How do you want it?
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@jobelbojel (36030)
• Philippines
19 Mar 21
That is a good activity to do during day off. Self care.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
Yes ! One self-care we had as a team was spent inside a massage parlor where we all had body massage.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
@jobelbojel It was my first and last experience to have a body massage
. You want to have one for your self-care? sure but not now because of the pandemic.
. You want to have one for your self-care? sure but not now because of the pandemic.1 person likes this
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
20 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki Tell me about it. I hardly ever have the time or energy left to make for it but I do try to at least once per week.
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
Never giving yourself a "me-time " or "self-care" will most likely lead to a burn out.
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@toniganzon (72532)
• Philippines
19 Mar 21
By myself. I usually go to a spa and get the most relaxing skin care treatment.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
25 Apr 21
At the center for girls where I used to work before self care was very important for every staff as a team and as an individual during our days off.
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@rakski (126067)
• Philippines
19 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki I delay it because there is no one else who will the job other than me
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
@rakski At the center where I used to work , when our team went out for self-care the education team usually takes over our jobs for that day.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
You have to intentionally schedule your "me-time". Don't procrastinate because if you do you might burn out.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki Were you burnt out after your two years? I should think you would be.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
24 Mar 21
@JudyEv No not at all but I just felt frustrated at times with the rules inside the center.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
24 Mar 21
It wasn't a very easy job to do. We were at risk of being attacked by the girls during their tantrum periods that's why the need for self-care is important.
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@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
19 Mar 21
We always only go out to eat, it is very nice.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
Eating out together is a very good "self-care"
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
I agree with you!. During this pandemic it is important that we take care of ourselves. It should not be all work!
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
16 Apr 21
Yes only one day as a group or as a team but every time we have our days off we are all told or advised to go out or visit and hang out with a friend.
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
Yes it is and it's absolutely needed in a job (former job) just like mine.
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Mar 21
During that time we needed to have self-care because of our very stressful job in the center for girls where I used to work/
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@GooglePlus (3830)
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19 Mar 21
Do you get paid for working as House Parent
I was part of an NGO, they used to say, the amount which we bring in gets utilized totally to the old aged people, and we can't afford to pay us. So later I quite. 
I usually sleep as part of self care. And usually chat with my friends
I was part of an NGO, they used to say, the amount which we bring in gets utilized totally to the old aged people, and we can't afford to pay us. So later I quite.
I usually sleep as part of self care. And usually chat with my friends 1 person likes this
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 21
All the staff members working in that center were paid employees. Only the mentors were volunteers. All the staff there were advised to spend time with friends during days off for our mental health.
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@Lindalahughes (220)
• United Kingdom
16 Apr 21
That's really cool that you did that, it must have been stressful but rewarding. And nice that you got a self care day as when you have a stressful job it's important to de-stress every now and then.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
16 Apr 21
Yes my job then was really stressful. Without having breaks for self care we might come to work all wound up and loose our patience and temper with the girls. It would mean reprimand or termination.
