Sound mental health for Child and Youth Care workers

Michael Gaffley

Ten commandments

Thou shalt not be perfect – nor try to be
Thou shalt not try to be all things to all people
Thou shalt occasionally leave undone those things that ought to be done
Thou shalt not spread thyself too thinly
Thou shalt learn to say No when it is best for you
Thou shalt schedule time for thyself alone
Thou shalt switch off and do nothing at regular intervals
Thou shalt be boring, inelegant and untidy at times
Thou shalt not even feel guilty
Especially thou shalt not be thine own worst enemy, but be thine own best friend!