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Easter and self care tips

Petal22 — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:20:30 GMT

Today is Easter,

For some people Easter can feel isolating and lonely.

If you are feeling this way today please try to practice some self care .

You could call a friend or family

Go for a walk outside in nature and practice mindfulness

Practice meditation

Cuddle a pet

Be kind to yourself

Practice gratefulness

Be the giver ( giving always makes us feel good inside)

Change your surroundings….

Im sure there are many other self care tips…. Maybe you could suggest some on this thread?

Easter and self care tips

yggdrasil — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:10:43 GMT

An important one for me is to work through psychology "home-work sheets". There are lots of different worksheets out there associated with different therapy styles. I have found Schema Therapy "homework" very beneficial.

Easter and self care tips

missep123 — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:50:30 GMT

I just wanted to say a big thank you to @Petal22 for posting this as I am sure it will be incredibly helpful during Easter which can be isolating and lonely.

Thank you also @yggdrasil for your advice too regarding working on 'home-work sheets'! That is a very structured and important way of doing things.

I would also like to add that something that helps me when I am feeling isolated or lonely is to prepare ahead of time a 'self care toolkit' so I can really focus on the things that make me happier or good during challenging times

Easter and self care tips

quirkywords — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:24:48 GMT

Petal

thanks for your comment.

I know Easter is nearly over so I would like to acknowledge that other people reading maybe celebrating other religious festivals.
Sometimes I feel isolated with all the emphasis on Easter but I found spending time with my family reading and singing songs and making special food to be uplifting.

I hope Easter was a happy one for everyone.

Easter and self care tips

Petal22 — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:04:19 GMT

Hi yggdrasil,

Thank you for your post, I find this information very interesting and beneficial.

I’m sure that a lot of members in our community could also benefit from the worksheets if their interested.

😊 I hope you had a nice Easter 🐣

Easter and self care tips

Petal22 — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:07:02 GMT

Hi missep123,

Thank you for your post 😊

I really like the idea of a self care tool kit… it’s great that you do this.

I hope you had a nice Easter 🐣

Easter and self care tips

Petal22 — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:11:26 GMT

Hi quirkywords,

Thanks for your post.

Im so glad that you found ways to make yourself feel up lifted 😊

Thank you 😊 and I also hope your Easter was a happy one 🐣