Three self-care things you did today!

[ecomama]

We can do it BBers, we can do self-care.

Sleepy21 pointed out research that shows self-care REALLY helps!

Please share what you do for self-care so we can get inspiration, ideas and motivation to do it too.

Best wishes
EM

[Guest_1643]

slept in ... with a warm heater going beside me

Called back a friend when I got disconnected and showed that I was invested in the call

Watched an uplifting movie.

[ecomama]

Awww nice ones Sleepy21!

Yes Blue it WAS nice having banana bread at work, it was REALLY yummy!

My self-care lol... I spend so much time looking after others.... ummm

1. I bought ingredients for a yummy dinner on the way home from work

2. I'll choose a nice outfit to wear tomorrow because our boss asked us to dress up for some type of photo shoot...might even match my jewellery, now that's special! lol.

3. I phoned a friend today.

Love EM

[Guest_1643]

read a news article

watched a funny movie

had a hot chocolate

[Guest_1643]

walked outside in our garden bare foot on a warm night

listened to a podcast about politics

friendly chat at the service station - found out they have a newspaper and coffee deal - for the next time i feel restless i can get a cofee and good read and enjoy

[Guest_1643]

hi all

hoping self care is swimming along

- washed my hair

- warm cup of chai

- spoke on the phone to a friend

[Not_Batman]

Hi sleepy21, EM, and all.

not a self care list, just a comment.

i really like reading the self care lists that everyone puts on. It makes me a little less sad reading them, and gives me ideas on how i can take care of myself better, especially at the moment.

thank you!

Not_Batman

[Guest_1643]

so great Not_batman, awesome to hear this is helpful for you! You're inspiring.

- not doing so well with self-care today. feeling overwhelmed and over it.

- went for a slow walk

-ate some different fruits that i don't usually eat

painted nails

[Nobodee]

Eat something i thoroughly enjoyed

[ecomama]

HI Not_Batman thankyou for your thoughtful post.

I started this thread because I really struggle with self-care too. Like really struggle.

Thankyou Sleepy21 and Nobodee - love your avatars! Welcome to the forums Nobodee, I hope you like the company here and feel supported as I have. xxxx

My self-care for today is:

* seeing a Specialist in less than an hour so I better be quick! This was delayed 6 months due to Covid and 2y due to Courts so I'm nervous tbh.. but it means a hospital thang...

* seeing a Dr this afternoon for other clear issue - I know what they'll do next here

* family coming over for dinner tonight lol... not much physical "self-care" there lol... but alot of emotional self-care for sure.

Love your work, love you peeps!

EMxxxx

[Nobodee]

Sitting in my rocking chair looking out of the window enjoying the wild birds harmoniously singing to each other. It's so calming & relaxing to enjoy the natural beauty around the area.