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]

Nice ones Sleepy and monkey!

My self-care things for today:
* ate very healthy food I prepped at home last night

* phoned a friend

* plan to have a nice relaxing bath tonight.

Keep on keeping on BB peeps!

Love EM

[quirkywords]

Volunteered with kind people

forgave partner for shouting at me

Bought children’s book from op shop that I used to have

[ecomama]

Lovely self-care things quirky!

Today I:
* wore spandangly jewelry to work lol

* said YES to some nice hand-me-up clothing from eldest daughter

* said YES to an impromptu invitation to eldest daughter's house after work for a cuppa... and she had AWESOME news so things are looking UP there yay!

* phoned a friend who said YES finally to my invitation to visit the beach with me over Summer, she's not said yes to any invitation so far so I'm glad I persisted!

How are you all doing with SELF-CARE peoples?

EMxxxx

[Guest_1643]

Hi Monkey - i like the effects of microblading, but have never done it myself- sounds cool tho

you're all doing amazing self-care

hi em great work

That sounds very beautiful to hvae a childhood book, Quirky

- picked up my package which was something necessary for health, so now have that item

- ate some protein

- hung up a towel in my roo m in hope to block out the streetlight tonight, and get better sleep.

[ecomama]

Yeah for sure... everyone's smashing this self-care jibe lol.

Microblading sounds dangerous lol!!

Hey Sleepy, I have a styrofoam insert that I put in my skylight during Summer, before that I used an old Real Estate sign. Styrofoam works better for the heat too.

My self-care for today - not much time, too much on today but here we go!

* ate a homemade fruit salad, I made 3 on Sunday and put them in the work fridge on Monday morning.

* took an offer to leave work 45 mins early to get stuff done.

* converted points to dollars to use for my Christmas groceries.

* delegated chores and errands today and tomorrow bec there wasn't enough time! I have a funeral tomorrow so that had to be done.

EMxxxx

[quirkywords]

Rested after going to dentist

started packing my bag for a few days away to see grandchild.

made myself a fruit smoothie with watermelon and banana and mango yummy,!

[ecomama]

Oh gosh quirky the dentist... I'm back there again on Friday ughhh.

Nice that you're seeing the grandbaby soon!!! Love that.

I've got another couple:

* bought some healthy food at the nice new supermarket near our house.

* applied to draw down my Super, which is self-care for me bec it will reduce financial stress with all the unexpected bills.

* now that I got that out of the way, I'll make a healthy dinner for us all

* and have a relaxing bath watching something funny.

* then prep my clothing for tomorrow and schedule tomorrow also.

I'm really pleased that I did almost every thing on my schedule this week, some more, one less.
I had to fine tune it all to fit so much in.
It's really helped with my sleep too! I'm not so anxious about getting things done bec they're done.

EMxxxx

[TheBigBlue]

Managed some self care today

1. Washed my hair

2, Had a video call with a peer support worker (much needed as had been feeling really down)

3. Cooked & enjoyed one of my favourite meals for dinner. I love a healthy home cooked meal

[Guest_1643]

Hey all

Quirky hope you enjoyed that rest, well deserved

EM i do wish I had a bath to relax in, enjoy it! And good on u for the financial management as well as ur other amazing work

- ate some fresh fruit I'd prepared yesterday

- Enjoyed some downtime watching a show

- Went for an awesome walk

[Guest_1643]

Hey BigBlue, Peer support workers are so helpful. I'm glad you felt a bit better after the chat and had a chance to catch up with ur ps worker.