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

[ecomama]

Aww this is lovely self care everyone...

DOOLS your post nearly needed a TW! Hahaha.
You trooper you! bit apocalyptic (crikeys first time I've ever written that word lol)..

I'm really impressed by your resilience! Hugs.
How long left in quarantine?
Or are you OUT of that and IN lock down?

WAIL! Heeeeeey! Welcome to our sweet little pocket of the forums where we ALL self-care!
Your list is great!

Welcome to the forums in general too.

I miss quirky, hmmmm.
I'm so GRATEFUL you're all here 🙂

My self-care today:

~ I exercised a VERY STRONG BOUNDARY with work!
Had to hold that wall up ALL DAY and night too - reactions are to be expected when we set boundaries.
Anyway J* said I was good at it... and I thought ummm really? omg then I'd better do it!
Result: I actually get 2 days off in 3 weeks :-))

~ I cooked lunch

~ listened to a Duncan Trussell podcast and LOVED it, then watched Brene Brown Ted Talks on shame, vulnerability, fear, courage and bravery - that's a mouthful lol.
Did you KNOW there's a difference between COURAGE and BRAVERY?
I didn't. I need to understand this more.

So:
missep is our new Yachting expert lol.
J* is a model multi tasker lol.

Onwards and UPwards!
Love EMxxxx

[Harpbird]

Told my daughter I self harm

met with friends for a coffee

resting

[Guest9337]

I self cared today by noticing a demand and withdraw relationship pattern.

I self cared today by becoming fluid, like water flowing.

I self cared today by spending more time with my wife discussing important values.

[Guest9337]

I self cared today by regulating my ideations through exposure to a toxicity report then a phone call to lifeline to assist said regulation.

I self cared today by moving wife's mattress into position.

I self cared today by sleeping.

[Doolhof]

Hi Em and all,

I didn't do too well the last 3 days of quarantine

One self care thing I did was to grab a small flimsy tarpaulin, some cushions off the bench seat and went down under a bush in the back yard.

I rolled myself and the cushions up and lay there listening out for birds in my cocoon.

I was okay until it became windy and started to rain.

Next time I want to self care and connect tot he earth I will pick a warmer day!

We are now out of quarantine and no current lock downs here in S.A. just restrictions to continue to follow.

[Doolhof]

My self care for today:

I went for a walk and watched the sun come up, dressed adequately against the cold and rain

I am telling myself positive affirmations to help me through my first day back at work after quarantine

I have made a salad for my lunch at work

[Guest_1643]

hi all

today was a bit rough and not great and i'm angry t myself about walking headfirst into trigger-city

but i also -

drew on paper

listening to my fave song a few times while driving

went for a walk at a beautiful time of day - twilight

[Jstar49]

Hey all,

Yep Em, I do love multi tasking! Like washing up whilst cooking dinner! Saves time in the kitchen Yeah! PS well done on your boundaries- just in time methinks! Enjoy your days off, and make sure it's a regular thang!

Sleepy, twilight is such a beautiful time to walk- so special! Also one of those times you're most likely to see fairies 😉

Today I was tired, so I napped on the couch between school pick up and dinner prep......

Spending time touching base here.....

Walked in my garden and admired the work I did on weekend- after the rain and the weeding everything looks lovely!

Cheers all, and keep on loving SELF!

Cheers,

J*

[missep123]

Hi everyone, awesome self-care!

Today I:

1) Made my honey, lemon, ginger tea to start my morning

2) Listening to my 90s/2000s playlist on Spotify (makes me happy instantly!)

3) Studying - feeling on top of things makes everything less overwhelming

[Guest_1643]

hi all !!!
thank u for ur beautiful shares

today i -

painted

walked up the street

am sitting quietly now on my laptop looking out the window