For self care

I did something by myself and felt proud

I accepted gifts with out saying you should not have

I had a chocolate without guilt.

Slept in

gave books away

ate a salad

Watched a current movie to see if I liked it after seeing a lot of positive hype and attention

ordered some pretty shoes online

Called a helpline when was a bit shaky

Sat with a big bowl of grapes out of the refrigerator...crunchy and cool and refreshing

Air dried my hair with some treatment

Rested on couch with cosy cushions

Selfcare

Ate cherries I was given

Sorted out books

watched a doco

Self-care today:

1) Made myself some honey lemon ginger tea - so comforting!

2) Decided I was going to be lazy today and just spend the morning watching Netflix - I loved it!

3) I will make sure I go to the gym tonight because I always feel better after exercising

Did an aloe Vera skin mask and felt the calming and anti inflammatory benefits

Watched a rom com with good dialogue

Was honest and vented with my mh professional, which felt good and made me feel better

smelt lavender

ate fruit cake

rested while watching a movie about bookselers.

Drove to a park for a phone consult so I had somewhere nice to relax before/after/during the call

Made a healthy salad for lunch

Completed some little jobs I have put off for ages

- Going through my clothes and de-cluttering, makes me feel productive!

- Going to relax with a cup of tea and Netflix soon

- Will cook dinner for my family which is very important self-care for me

Today I will:

1) try to make myself a matcha latte

2) see my friend and hang out!

3) go out to dinner

Today for self-care:

1) Went through my clothes to see what I would like to give away

2) Watched Netflix

3) Ate relatively healthy

Asked for help

stood up to a controlling person

put my feet up after a long day

Good on you @quirkywords for asking for help and standing up to a controlling person! I know it can be really hard to do that.

Today for self care:

1) Drank tea and relaxed while watching Netflix - was trying to be mindful while I was watching and not let my mind ruminate

2) Tonight I will journal - something I have incorporated into my self-care routine recently

3) I will make healthy home-cooked meals for lunch and dinner

went out for lunch with my sister to celebrate her birthday.

went out for a walk with my dog.

read a book.

1) I will have my matcha latte today

2) I will play some Pokemon on my switch

3) I will make sure to spend some time in the sun

I got a timely reminder that this thread exists. Maybe others need it to come back into the spotlight, too. Things have been really difficult lately and remembering self care has been nigh impossible. Maybe some accountability would make it easier, I dunno. Here goes, anyway.

- Tried out an acceptance meditation. Sitting with the revolting stuff I'm feeling instead of following my instinct to fight it off. Good for me? Yes. Easy? No.

- Watching stuff on Netflix to just give my brain a break.

- Took time off work. Very needed right now.

Blue.

Blue - so proud of you for trying acceptance meditation! I also find this very challenging to do but very helpful. I need to train my brain to do this also!

Today my self-care:

1) Sleeping in

2) Having my daily matcha latte

3) Watching things on Netflix

Thanks Missep. Definitely challenging! Worthwhile though, I think. Good work on your self care.

Another really difficult day for me today; I'm not well, my partner is in hospital and even one of my birds needed an unexpected vet visit today. I am notorious for forgetting the self care things when I need them most (I have ADHD to thank for that, I forget so much I need to remember), but I'm trying. Here's what I've got:

- Extended my time off work to cope with everything going on.

- Put on some incense before bed last night.

- Put on some mellow jazz instead of posting on here in silence. Music is so important to me, but I've even been forgetting that, lately. Fighting the good fight, to remember these things.

Blue.

Hi all

Blue I agree. Remembering to put music on is so great- good on you! It’s such a mood changer hey. I rarely get to do it at home as the noise space is usually being taken up, but Aretha Franklin has made an appearance lately during washing up - what a legend!

Today I bought myself a pair of Levi’s instead of only thinking about others.
I also bought T some new clothes that she loves- that almost feels like self care!

enjoying time away in the city, doing something different. The self care part was following thru with it despite opposition. Good to remember that I can meet my own needs. Instead of waiting for someone else to bring me flowers....

love this thread

J*

Three self care things

packed my bag as I was procrastinating

Ate a piece of cake with no guilt

took a break when I felt tired

Hi all,

Great to see this thread come back to life again, it's good to check in and think about the stuff we're doing for ourselves, and get ideas from each other. J*, good thing I stopped in here, I forgot about music again. Time to turn some on. Aretha Franklin is good.

Today:

- Had a really good conversation with my partner about how we can recognise and communicate our needs better, clarify our roles and what sort of support we each need, and how we can help each other more effectively to get that support. It was really productive.

- Revisited the idea of ordering ready made vegetarian meals. I've looked before and the options were seriously limited (as in, very few choices and lacking vital nutrients in most meals). Some more companies and options have sprung up since I last looked and may actually be viable this time (if a bit expensive, that's another hurdle to work on).

- Broadened my search for support as a carer.

Blue.

Bought and started to use a new face cream (I’m usually hopeless when it comes to skin care…)

Prepared a nice smoothie loaded with some goodies.

Cuddled with my kids.

Had a bit of a sad night the other night - my old habit of self-doubt crept in and I had a bit of a cry the other night. My partner was so sweet and just held me and listened to me. I am usually a very happy person but I know that sometimes I will have a low night and just have to remember that the next day is a new day. I am already starting to feel better. Yesterday was a big self-care day for me where I was just very gentle on myself and made sure to re-charge my batteries. Top three things I did were:

1) Stayed on the couch and watched Netflix and Disney Plus with my family! I barely moved but I was feeling happier spending quality time. I didn't push myself or be tough on myself for being 'lazy'.

2) Made my daily cacao drink! I think this has been a little self-care ritual that has been helping me

3) Cooked my family lunch! That was nice. I really like cooking I find it very relaxing and satisfying to have a yummy end product come out of it!

Rock on everyone - I love reading all your self-care posts and I can really see so much strength!

Sorry to hear you had a sad sad recently missep123, I agree though that it is okay for this to happen sometimes and its great you had someone to support you through it.

I've been a bit anxious myself lately, so trying to increase my self care. Today I have/will...

1. Done 10 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing

2. Went for a walk in the morning

3. Will go to a yoga class this evening

Hi all,

Great work everyone, recognising when you're struggling and taking steps to be kind to yourselves. Ol' Blue is starting to bounce back from being in a real bad place. Trying to remind myself to keep up the self care so I don't slip backward. Here's mine:

- Ordered those ready meals I was on about, even though I was a bit worried about the expense. The time and lessening of stress they have given us is invaluable.

- Went out with my partner to celebrate my work roster improving, and followed it up with some nature time.

- Made the decision to get a dishwasher (part 2 of domestic restructuring, after getting those meals). And decided on a date to get it done by, so it actually happens.

Blue.

I'm very low on energy today, thinking I may be getting sick :( So my self care was very gentle...

1. A took a nap

2. Deep breathing exercise

3. Small walk with the dog

Hope everyone is doing well

Proud of everyone for being gentle on themselves!

Yesterday I was unproductive but today I made sure to reinforce my self-care routine:

1) Matcha and cacao drinks - holding the mug in my hand and the process of making it is very comforting to me!

2) Watching Korean dramas

3) Taking a warm shower

Hi all,

Hope you're feeling a bit better, Banksy. Here's my stuff:

- Tackled a bunch of housework yesterday that was bothering me.

- Made some delicious oat and chia biscuits.

- Let myself have a pyjama day today. No jobs beyond making coffee and maybe a load of washing. After that, just Netflix or video games and getting into those biscuits I made.

Blue.