Self Care Activities

Might do some Journaling and Listen to Relaxing music or watch a tv series take care everyone

I just love that this conversation is being had @outlander!

So relevant for so many different times & I think that connecting with others around their own ideas & ways of self care can sprout new thoughts for myself, so thanks for bringing this up

I enjoyed reading those that have been shared already.

For me, I’ve currently returned to a mindfulness practice which I used to do daily but haven’t done in years.

I really enjoy mornings & will do a short meditation & then jump straight into a small spontaneous mandala (circular patterned) artwork.

I use half an A4 sized paper & trace a circle outline on it - so it’s all contained to something that is quick & easy.
I prefer to use oil pastels/which are like crayons & the process is all rather intuitive so I try not to let my mind “think” it through - but rather just acting with impulses.
Like choosing a random colour to start with or drawing the first mark on the page.

So I have started this back up & only a couple of days in, but it has reminded me just how much it supports me in my day as I find it really calming & a nice way to start in the mornings.

today needs to be a rest day,I drank some alcohol last night in order to help me sleep ,yesterday was also a rather stressfull day and I was trying very hard to acheive alot,today is time for self care and rest to be at the top of my to do list,Ill spend the day doing things I enjoy like listening to mindfullness music,switching off from social media,Journaling,post on here as needed maybe some computer games,hot coffee ,watch a favourite series or movie,stay in bed,eat throughout the day,drink water just rest and be and relax key word relax,breathe,I did have a hot shower this morning which helped to make me feel refreshed now time to just to self soothe and be comftarble in my doona ,the world can wait for a while,am safe,stay safe everyone have a good day with whatever you choose to do for self care.

Hey everyone!

I have just come across this lovely thread that @outlander made a while ago and thought that we should bring it back.

I would love to hear anyone else's self-care activities or things that work best for them?

Amber22

@LostAngel @Former-Member @Judi9877 @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Snowie @Bow @ArraDreaming

@amber22 thanks for the timely reminder @outlander thanks for the Original Post Todays Self Care Consisted of venting although not always in the best way,followed by Hot Shower,eating Regularly Throughout the day,Switching off Phone and social media to just contemplate current thoughts, Posting here on the Forums, after today Venting on Facebook, Doing Mindfullness

Oh wow I love those ideas @LostAngel

Thank you so much for sharing, you have given me such good ideas for tonight, I am in need of some self-care recently. I am so glad that you find posting here on the forums to be a part of your self-care, that makes me really happy.

My favourite thing would be going for a long walk with my dog, and having a hot bubble bath at the end of the day 🙂

Great ideas @LostAngel

@amber22 , @outlander , @Former-Member , @Judi9877

I miss my my bathtub soak ,

How good is a nice bath time soak! I have been treating myself with some bubble bath recently, but I have been finding that having a nice long hot shower does the trick for me too @Shaz51

Very true @amber22

And having a coffee under the tree or on the patio xx

Hi @amber22 @Shaz51 @LostAngel and everyone here tonight. Great thread- thanks for bringing it back @amber22! Great ideas everyone!

Tonight, my self care has been working on a crochet blanket for a local charity whilst listening to Christmas music on my iPhone. I wish I had the pleasure of having a long hot shower but unfortunately our hot water doesn’t last that long - around 10 minutes at the most- and I’ve just had news that my landlord wants to do a bathroom renovation shortly and take out the bath as he thinks they’re not relevant anymore in units which is a pity as I do like the odd bath to relax in!

Enjoy your night!

Judi9877☺️🌻