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

[Ggrand]

Hello everyone…..🤗,

It’s really nice to listen to everyone and how they are caring for themselves…

Today 3 things I did to care for me ..

1. Putting a cool wet towel around my neck to help relieve my headache…
2. staying inside with the air conditioner on…
3. 3 had some ice cream and mixed berries…

Love and gentle hugs 🩷🤗 everyone..

Grandy..

[Eagle Ray]

Hello Everyone 🤗

MK, I saw the Tassie Devil doco and it was very good wasn’t it. The man narrating it was so compassionate and caring about the Devils and their future. I need to change my bed sheets too!

Grandy, I hope things have cooled down a bit and your headache is better. It sounds like you found some good ways to stay cool and feel a bit better including eating ice cream and mixed berries - yum 😋 

For me today:

• Watched some YouTube videos about photography which I really enjoy doing. I learn about cameras I’m not likely to ever buy but I find it so interesting to see how different cameras have specific qualities and features that lead to different creative possibilities.
•  Walked to my local supermarket to get a few supplies before the public holiday tomorrow. It was sunny with a strong breeze. It was lovely to be outside.
• Decided not to do a cooked dinner tonight because I don’t feel up to making it. Sometimes a bits and pieces dinner is ok.

Lots of love and hugs to everyone and may 2025 be a good year ahead 💗

Hugs,

ER

[smallwolf]

1. bed to sleep in

2. I can cook for my family

3. donuts (GF and REALLY TASTY)

[mmMekitty]

Hello,

today, I went to the gym again & worked out more than I've recently been doing, primarily because I am sure the injection I had has had a beneficial effect. I still thnk I need to be careful, ever-mindful of how I am moving, how much weight or resistance I have set the machines to, how long for each exercise, or how many repetitions , so I don't cause myself injuries.

I resisted the strong urge to by some yummy hot chips at the take-a-way shop, & bought lovely egg & lettuce sandwiches instead.

& I have returned to adding a few drops of lemon (or lime) juice into my drinking water, to encourage me to get enough each day. I've been trying to drink more when I exercise, but on days when I don't, I find it more difficult, because I find the taste of plain water, even chilled, seems 'off' to me.

Hugzies

mmMekitty

[Eagle Ray]

smallwolf, I love donuts but rarely eat them these days because I eat (mostly) gluten free. So you've given me the idea of seeking out gluten free donuts - yum!

MK, it's good you are being mindful at the gym to make sure you don't get injured. I overdid it once and then had to stop going for a bit and wait for an injury to heal. I haven't belonged to a gym for a few years now but I think it would be good for me to build up my bone strength. That's a great idea to add a dash of lemon or lime to water.

My self-cares today were:

• Walking to my local shops to get a few grocery items. I will usually walk if I know I won't have to carry too much home and I feel up to it. It was really nice to be outside in the breeze and fresh air and get that bit of exercise.
• Listening to an informative podcast linked to mental health while doing dinner. I'm always trying to solve my current issues whatever they are. I find listening to podcasts really helps me to both start routine tasks and stay with them while educating or entertaining myself at the same time.
• Washing my bath towel, hand towels, and tea towel. It feels really nice to have clean towels.

[sbella02]

My self-cares for today:

1. Went on a night-walk
2. Had a much needed nap after work
3. Got to do a bit of writing this afternoon

[Eagle Ray]

sbella, I love night walks. The atmosphere is so completely different. It can be especially beautiful on summer evenings. In the city it isn't something I'd usually do on my own. Though I do remember once taking my housemate's large husky/kelpie cross on a night walk by the ocean. He was like a white wolf and such a big strong dog that I felt safe with him. The stars were out and so bright and his white coat seemed to shine. It was magical. I now live in a small country town where I haven't done a night walk on my own but I think I could as it is a pretty safe town.

My self-cares today were:

• Going for a coastal walk.
• Reading some things to help myself with focus and concentration difficulties.
• Keeping in contact with a friend.