Easter and self care tips

[Petal22]

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?

[yggdrasil]

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.

[missep123]

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

[quirkywords]

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.

[Petal22]

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 🐣

[Petal22]

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 🐣

[Petal22]

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 🐣