Three self-care things you did today!

ecomama
Valued Contributor

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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Sort of took that MH day. Stayed home but worked in its comfort.

checked on the animals

#3 still pending

Banksy92
Champion Alumni

1. Went for a walk at lunch with the dog (even in the rain!)

2. Guided meditation in the afternoon

3. Yoga class after work

mmMekitty
Valued Contributor

This is actually for Thursday:

I was very nearly ready to go for my appointment when my helper arrived. She was a few minutes early, so maybe a few minutes more & I would have beed? Maybe.

I ensured I was wearing almost no metal, so I (hopefully) would not have to change into a gown. It was okay. I did have to remove my jacket, so was a little cool. I was almost able to keep still for the entire time while the scan was done. 😺

I had a salad for lunch, thinking to catch up on having more greens.

So far today;

Phoned Lifeline to talk through my panic and sadness.

made a to do list to keep me focussed

made a coffee to break the cycle (by doing something different for a while)

Gave support on BB because we all need some sometimes.

sbella02
Community Champion

Love this thread.

I'll approach this from the angle of three self-care things I intend to do today:

Treat myself to a nice warm tea (the weather is shocking)

Read a few chapters of my new book

Have a play on the piano, perhaps continue writing one of my songs

Today for self-care:

1) Had a nice relaxing cup of coffee

2) Started to clean my room! I feel as though I am in such a better mindset when I clean it!

3) Spent time with my family and partner

Today as self-care:

1) Spent quality time with my mum

2) Spent some time in the sun

3) Drank some coffee

Banksy92
Champion Alumni

1. Went for a walk with the dog

2. Went to the GP to update my mental health care plan

3. Treated myself to a latte to start the day

Today for self-care:

1) I had my favourite instant noodles

2) I made myself a matcha latte

3) I watched a show on TV with my partner

sbella02
Community Champion

Self-care activities today:

1) taking some time away from my phone

2) organising my schedule for the next few weeks

3) making the time to sing and write, two of my greatest passions in the world