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Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips

Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips

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we need to remember our own self-care. We all know we can’t pour from an empty cup. So let’s take this opportunity to recharge our batteries!

Each week, we will be adding self-care tips to Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness.

Feel free to share your self-care tips too!

Together, let us draw from this Well of Wellness throughout the week so that we, as a community, can build up this support network in our corner

No matter how little or much you are involved in your self care, we thank you and appreciate all your support!

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my self care ay the moment is a nice big cup of coffee

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Hello @Shaz51 @calmsoul @Abner @Former-Member @icarusandthesun

Love reading your self-care ideas.

Wednesday for me is the day I do my art therapy course via zoom. It's completely therapeutic even though I'm learning how to working with others. At the end of the day I'm so calm. Heaven.

Hanami

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What a wonderful idea @Shaz51

Some great suggestions are being made too!

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Hi @hanami, it's great doing creative things, there's no right or wrong, and you can focus on whatever takes your fancy. There are also brilliant books about all the arts, to enjoy.

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Something I learnt in therapy and found useful was the PACE activity - writing a list of things that support my wellbeing, divided in the categories of 'Physical' (movement, body care, etc.), 'Achievement' (things I can achieve, no matter how small), 'Connection' (i.e. social), and 'Enjoyment' (eg. interests, pleasure, relaxation). When I'm looking for ways to improve my mood or care for myself, I can turn to this list and reflect on what areas I may need to focus on more, as well as get ideas for things I can engage in. I find this particularly useful when my emotions are heightened and I'm struggling to think of what I could do to help myself feel better.

I've worked hard to think of lots of things to add to my list, and just some of my options include: jigsaw puzzles, taking a bath, visiting the library, participating in forums, doing stretches, listening to music, and planning my reading list.

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Hi @puzzlingdino

Thanks for your post above. It gives me helpful ideas.

Meggle

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Hi @Shaz51

I just wanted to reach out to say thank you so much for creating such a wonderful thread - it’s such a great idea 💜

My well feels a little bit dry at the moment and so I’m going to watch something light hearted on Netflix in the hope that this will help to replenish it 😊

Thank you so much again for gently reminding us about the importance of taking care of ourselves 💜

Take care,

ShiningStar 💜

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Hope you feel a bit better soon my @ShiningStar xx

Hello @Oaktree , @puzzlingdino , @Abner , @Snowie ❤️

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@Shaz51 @ShiningStar @puzzlingdino @Abner @Snowie @tyme @hanami

Well it’s Wednesday again, what wonderful ideas are we going to come up with for self care this week. I am going to buy a facial mask. I thought of this last Thursday but I haven’t actually bought it yet. Going to the shops tonight so I will try and remember to get it then.

Meggle

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@Shaz51 @ShiningStar @Abner @puzzlingdino @Snowie @tyme @hanami

I actually have a file with self care options in it around here somewhere. One of my favourite things is lighting a scented candle and staring at the flame. It’s a form of mindfulness I guess. Puts you in the moment.

Meggle

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Wow already Wednesday again

I ended up having a sleep this afternoon, wow I must of needed it

@Oaktree , @ShiningStar , @puzzlingdino , @Abner , @Snowie , @tyme

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