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Three self-care things you did today!
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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
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Self care
fixed my glasses after putting it off. Went to glasses place
made a healthy omelette for dinner
accepted a hug from a friend
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Today's self care:
1) Cacao
2) Watching my favourite show on Netflix
3) Cuddling my pug
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Self care
walked in the rain
ate chocolate
helped someone find a book
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1. Midday walk with the dog
2. Deep breathing exercise in the sauna
3. Treated myself to a special breakfast
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Hi all.
not something i did today, but did over the easter break.
it was a really nice day outside, cool but sunny blue skies. There was absolute silence except for the ambient sounds of birds and leaves on the trees.
i thought it was too good to waste, so i made myself a cup of tea, sat under the veranda, and with mid morning sun on my face, i just closed my eyes and listened. Didnt think, didnt move, just listened and breathed for 5 minutes.
opened my eyes, and took a deep refreshing breath, and sipped my tea. For that short time i was at absolute peace,
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Self care
walking
Listening to a fun tv show
Herbal tea
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Chopped some wood for the heater.
forced myself to break out of the OCD cycle
Watched some standup comedy for a laugh
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Self care
cup of herbal tea
chat with a friend
warm blankets
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Today:
I got up very early, after tossing about uncomfortably for 3.5 hrs, & have had lots of water, & yoghurt.
Then, vegies for breakfast, trying to address my discomfort - 😸"Here, have some healthy stuff!" I said, "What do you think of that?" & I think my digestive system will be happier soon....
& Since I have been up for hours already, I'm going to have another lunchtime catnap!
This is so ridiculous! (I'm just doing what I can.) Wonder if there will be another thunderstorm passing by to wake me before I am rested - again?
One of the self-care things we can all do is to keep trying to do the self-care even while the world & body seem determined to be uncooperative with our intentions. Patience & perseverance.
mmMekitty
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1. Guided meditation in the afternoon (which turned into an unplanned nap)
2. Walk around the park with my dog
3. Healthy, balanced food for each meal
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