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

[Learn to Fly]

Hi Ecomama,

Hahaha never thought of those little tricks, will def keep them handy next time I overbake or do some other silly experiments with my cookies.

And this is so true: you and others are always so very inspirational to me. Find your posts uplifting and giving hope. I am always grateful for those little treasures people decide to share here.

My self care today:

- went for a walk and admired the ocean. The surf was very strong today but the weather sunny. The sea looked truly spectacular.

- whenever I find a moment I immerse myself in a book. I love Australian authors. My recent discovery is “Breath” by Tim Winton. Can’t get enough of it.

- did my study.

Love and peace.

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Hi all,

Great self care and support for each other happening, as usual. Something to be proud of. I haven't visited this thread for a while, but still doing my best to self care. Here's my stuff:

- Sticking to my tech detox, only checking e-mail, social media and forums twice a day. In moderation using those things can be useful, but it can become compulsive, time consuming and very draining after a while. Maintaining my boundaries with them has done me a lot of good.

- Meditating daily. Can't say I do it for long or even that I'm especially good at it, but it does interrupt ruts in my thinking and unblock ideas and solutions to problems. That has value.

- Spending time outside, even if it's just having a coffee in the back yard.

Blue.

[Guest_1643]

Hi Blue, thanks for ur self care! It adds a lot to this beautiful thread,

Today I read a few pages of a new book, seems great and piqued my interest in the author who has written some of my favourites,

I blew a friend a kiss through the mask when I couldn't speak properly

I asked for help

[Guest_206]

Today I organised and ate dinner, and organised lunch for tomorrow (things I have found really difficult to do lately, with an eating disorder history).

[quirkywords]

Well done guest.

today I

Called daughter

sorted out some books

Did something I had been putting off

[selfcaresorceress]

Seeing everyone's answers brings joy to my heart 🙂

My self-cares of today... *drumroll please*

1. Did Yoga after a longggg time
2. Calmed myself down from an anxiety attack and let myself look at some things that made me feel less anxious online
3. Made a change so S/O and I can communicate better 🙂 - I reckon we're already pretty good but there's nothing wrong with improvement!

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Hi all,

Thanks, Sleepy. Great that you're reading a new book, I'm a big bookworm. 🙂 Welcome to Guest and Selfcaresorceress, too, good to have you here. I'm seeing some good self care happening.

My recent self care stuff:

- Listening to some new music.

- Walking more with my partner.

- Getting more involved with our Warhammer 40K group, playing more games and working on my models.

- Here's the big one - I've been writing stories. I've barely done any of this in years, so it's a huge breakthrough.

Blue.

[quirkywords]

Selfcaresorceress we,vo d, I like your list.

My selfcare

buying books from charity shop without feeling guilty

standing up for myself

Just enjoying the moment

[selfcaresorceress]

Thank you Blue's Clues! Love the username by the way 🙂 - I appreciate the welcome and congrats on getting back into your writing, that's amazing!

quirkywords, that means so much! I really like your list too, I'm so proud of you for all of it. None of that is an easy feat and you are a champion for that!

Here's my self-cares of todayyyy 🙂

1. Played games with my younger sister
2. Looked at old photos and videos which made me happy and nostalgic in a good way
3. Let myself socialise more since I've been missing that!

[Doolhof]

Went for a walk and tried to engage with the views around me, taking in what I was seeing

Had a healthy breakfast

Opened the windows to hear the rain