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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
Hiya all,
I just thought of this idea on having a space where we can all share our self care activities.
I like to listen to music as self care
Having a shower
Going for walks.
Would love to see what you guys do as self care activities.
Tagging A few people that may benifet from this @Snowie @Oaktree @Bow @Eve7 @Dimity @saltandpepper @Lee82 @Ant7 and anyone else you can think of you can tag.
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SnowieSenior Contributor
What a wonderful idea @Fluttershy1
Some self care activities I do are
Going for a walk
Playing with my dog
Having a bath
Doing some mindfulness
Watching my favourite tv shows
Self care is super important for us.
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bipolarbunnySenior Contributor
@Fluttershy1 What a wonderful idea my friend.
My self care strategies are:
writing poetry
playing guitar & singing
listening to music
running
cycling
swimming
watching movies
making my favourite meal
a hot shower
going for a hike in nature
nature photography
hanging out on the forums
going for a drive in the country
Lol, there's more there than I thought.
Have a wonderful night xx
BB 🐰💙
@Anastasia @Shaz51 @Mazarita
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Thank you for this post @Fluttershy1
bubble bath
running
cycling
writing in my journal
baking
knitting
play piano
& when all else fails, chocolate
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Ant7Senior Contributor
@Fluttershy1 Thanks for the tag
Hi everyone
For me I like to be active and I like to listen to music and be in nature and above all else Surfing.But I get a bit bored so I need a goal to focus on or I just slowly stop working out and then I spiral. Right now I have set a goal for a two night hike in September and I have just started to train for it 😊
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Judi9877Senior Contributor
Hi @Fluttershy1
What a great forum discussion thread you've decided to initiate! Well done👍!
For me, I find the following things work well for my self care:
- Knitting
- Crochet
- Writing things down like in a journal
- Listening to music
- Sleeping
- Reading
- Having a warm shower
- Spraying some lavender spray around or at least smelling lavender
- Just closing my eyes and lying on my bed to tune out
- Going on Facebook or the forums
- Visiting the library to relax
- Going for a drive
- Going to the beach and watching the waves
- Listening to rain outside when it's rainy
- Drawing pictures/ Colouring in designs
- Touching something soft like a furry scarf I'm knitting
- Sitting still in a comfy chair and just being in the moment
- Having some creamy chicken soup
- Eating pasta carbonara
- Enjoying a hot cup of tea
- Playing with my cat Mitz
- Finding photos/pictures of nature on the internet and taking photos of the images on my phone
I really like the lists that others have compiled and appreciate that this thread has started as I can see many different ideas coming out of it.
Thanks forumites!
Judi9877🥰
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
Love the self care people do @Judi9877 @Ant7 @Eve7 @bipolarbunny @Snowie.
@Judi9877 - can you tag some people that you think that will beninfit from this
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LostAngelSenior Contributor
Self Care Strategies include one Listening to Music which Ive dived into deeply at the momment as an outlet,watching Biography Documentires about singers as well as listening to theire music and also singing,as a way to understand the singers emotions as well as better understanding my emotions,two going to the movies which I did tonight,writting,including on the forums,hot showers using favourite nice scented toiletries,going for walks,going for drives once I have a car again,eating my favourite snack food while watching netflix,when family relationships where good,visiting calling and messaging to keep in contact and spend time with family,family is very much on my mind currently
,but need to get some sleep goodnight forum friends
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Unknown userMember
I have to point out (and I cannot stress this enough), that self-care doesn't have to be the obvious stuff.
It can include preparing for a class or an exam, because you know that will make your life easier in the future.
It can include reaching out to other people. It can include NOT reaching out to other people or setting boundaries, as a form of self-respect.
It could include crying a whole lot, if you've been holding something in.
To talk about the obvious stuff, though, I enjoy reading, drinking tea at home and coffee outdoors, going for walks, listening to music and watching videos ABOUT coping (to get an outside reminder/perspective).
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DimitySenior Contributor
Thanks for tagging me @Fluttershy1 I'm loving the lists, lots of life's pleasures and little luxuries to rediscover and return to. I think I'm realising a deep need for regular selfcare routines and rituals. It sounds silly but I'll put writing a list on my list of things to do...
Dimity
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@Daisydreamer - what do you like to do for self care?
@Peregrinefalcon - what do you like to do for self care.
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