Taking Care of Me!

The cover of For the Friend, August 2021

Exercising

What are your favorite activities that get you moving?

Tips

• Try to play outside for a while every day.

• Make it fun! Have a dance party, play a sport, or take a nature walk.

• If you are sitting for a long time, take breaks to stretch and walk around.

“[They] shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint” (Doctrine and Covenants 89:20).

Getting Enough Sleep

What can you do to get a good night’s sleep?

Tips

• Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.

• Try to get nine to eleven hours of sleep each night.

• Shut off your devices an hour before bedtime to help you rest better.

“Retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:124).

Eating Healthy Food

What are your favorite healthy foods?

Tips

• Try to eat a balanced mix of good foods. (See Doctrine and Covenants 89:10–17 for examples.)

• Eat treats in small amounts, and try not to have them too often.

• Drink plenty of water each day.

“All things which come of the earth … are made … to strengthen the body” (Doctrine and Covenants 59:18–19).

Relaxing

What do you like to do to relax?

Tips

• If you feel worried, sad, or angry, talk to a trusted adult.

• Take time every day to be still and quiet.

• Pray to Heavenly Father every day. Tell Him what you are grateful for and what you need help with.

“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

Avoiding the Bad

Some things can damage our bodies or become addictive so that it’s very hard to stop using them. Here are some things you should stay away from:

• Tobacco

• Coffee

• E-cigarettes/vaping

• Tea

• Alcoholic drinks

• Harmful drugs

Illustrations by Josh Talbot

◆ See Come, Follow Me for Doctrine and Covenants 89–92.