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

[Not_Batman]

EM, Blues, Sleepy. Well done

today i;

acknowledged my anxiety was there

reassured myself. Im not in danger, i know what im doing right now, i know what i have to do today, i have a lot of work, one step at a time...you cant put all of the water through the hose at the same time.

did some breathing mindfulness.

Not_Batman

[monkey_magic]

- got my first ever pedicure

- bought some much needed clothes

Enjoyed a meal in the air cond

[ecomama]

Dear Blue

I get everything you said, I've been there also in seeking help - all to no avail.
Almost 100% of the time, let's say 99% lol, I've given up calling after getting to dead ends after dead ends and got on with it all myself.
I have many thoughts about WHY this is the case but it's better left alone lol.

My self-care today:
* followed my new dental care regime at home and at work

* stood up for myself with the vet - well done Sleepy for standing up for yourself too!

* said yes to a fully catered event tonight which will make my clients happy. Trying to get more Christmas cheer into my life. All my kids are working tonight anyhow so it's a nice, free dinner I don't have to prepare lol.

* taking time out to come onto the forums after a VERY early start, busy day and before my busy night.

Love EM

[ecomama]

Hi Not_Batman, HIGH FIVE to you too!

You're doing great with tapping in to your anxiety levels in busy times.

Love your analogy with a hose lol. May I use it?

Hey Sleepy

I'm so glad the helplines are helping! 1800RESPECT have made the world of difference to my life.

Hi monkey

Gotta love new clothes lol. How are your new wheels travelling?

Your first pedicure! WOOP WOOP!
Does it feel weird walking on those shaved feet? lol

Love EM

[Not_Batman]

Hi EM

gee i dont know, i was going to trademark, and copyright it. Ah what the heck, ok you can use it!

Not_Batman

[CalmCat]

- Bought some yummy golden kiwi fruits

- reached out to a friend

- went to pliates

[kody_love]

1) Think: 'if I were trying to make myself miserable, what would I do?' Almost always, the answers I come up with (not showering, keeping my room a mess, not getting sun, etc) are things I am already doing. Usually promptly gives me the motivation do change at least one thing I am doing.

2) Clean! I live with a messy person and mess can aggravate my depression and anxiety. So, I get cleaning - makes me feel a lot better.

3) Get out and do something, as much as I don't really feel like it. The beach or just out the back for a read is usually my go-to.

[monkey_magic]

Hi Em,

Wheels r going excellent!

Shaved feet feel smooth. Much better than the hard stuff lol...yep took the new feet for a test walk and I like.

Needed lots of new bras n undies...and I got them.

Sprucing up my life!

[Guest_1643]

you go kody 🙂
Yay MM

pedicure would feel so nice. Hae you been enjoying driving ur car with the aircon?

[monkey_magic]

Sure have Sleepy.
Best thing ever.
I start it with aircon on and jump in the coolness!

And now I know what a pedicure is all about!