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✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

Hello lovely people,

I have been reflecting on some ways we can support you all through our recovery-oriented way of connecting on the forums, and thought that creating a weekly intention setting/reflection conversation could be really helpful. 🥰

Intention-setting can allow us to more mindfully focus our attention onto the things we would like to explore more of (without too much pressure!). And when we do so within community, it can help us to feel more supported as we go about exploring new habits and ideas.

Now, this isn't about showing up perfectly or reaching all of our 'goals' overnight, but rather, exploring what is possible, what we enjoy, and how we can feel more safely connected to ourselves.

So, what will this look like exactly?

1. Set your intention for the week. For example, I am going to practice allowing myself 5 minutes a day to slow down.

2. Reflect. You can do this throughout the week via your notes app, a journal, or here on the forums. *Notice what feels good, what doesn't, and why.

3. Share the following Sunday. Let us know what you were able to explore and what came up for you/if you have any questions or need some support.

Remember - there is no right or wrong! It's so fine if all you did was hold the intention in the back of your mind - change takes time. I would love you all to have fun with this and to explore things from a place of curiosity and compassion. 💛

And... go! @MissGremlin @NightFury @Bow @Shaz51 @Captain24 @creative_writer @avant-garde @Oaktree @ENKELI @Dimity @Semly @Appleblossom @MJG017 @Sunnyside226 @Blackcloud @PeppyPatti @Till23

@Jynx @tyme @Ru-bee @rav3n @RiverSeal

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@Snowie Yes kids generate washing. I don’t have any kids. Puss is on my lap. I’m just checking out messages on this forum. Shower will have to happen tomorrow morning as I need to go to the shops. Have been quite good with the smokes today apart from first thing in the morning. My psychiatrist is calling tomorrow and my GP on Thursday. Hope you are ok today.

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I hope your psychiatrist and gp appointments go well @GezzaP

Maybe aim for a shower in the morning.

Went up the shops this morning so got that out the way

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@Snowie I need to wash my hair tomorrow morning and go to shops. I will talk to my psych about my ongoing depression over the fight with my sister and her refusal to forgive me and blaming me for my mood swing. Will talk to GP about getting nicotine urge blocker tablets. Going quite well with cutting back on the smokes today. Got other bin in just now. Well done you going to shops and doing laundry.

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ooo i'm liking these ideas, from plushies and 3D ceramics to skipping around!!

hmm this week i'd like to 1. skip around more, 2. play with some clay!!

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Oohh I like clay play too @rav3n 😊.

@GezzaP well done re: smokes, and the odd jobs you've been getting done. 😊 I know how hard it can be to do even the simplest things when feeling depressed.

@Snowie time with your kids sounds lovely and special. I hope you get some quality time with them this week/soon.

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@AlwaysMyself Managed to get in shower and wash my hair this morning. Also had less smokes this morning. The early mornings are the hardest time for me. Only had two and a half smokes that’s really good for me.

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oh @GezzaP I'm so proud of you. I know how just a simple shower can be such a huge task at times. Bonus points for washing your hair!

Well done on the cutting back on the smokes too.

You have already achieved so much this morning 😁😁

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@Snowie Went to shops this morning too. Bought some healthier food. Didn’t buy much. Aiming to cook tomorrow. I hate cooking just for myself. Can’t be bothered and I have a tiny kitchen which I hate. Was hungry so I had a frozen meal. At least it had veggies in it. Broke down and had a smoke after lunch. That makes 3 since 8am. That is good for me. Set a date to try to stop completely - 30th of September. After I get the meds. Will ask for meds when I talk to my GP on Thursday.

How are you doing today? Hope you got to spend some time with your kids.

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@GezzaP sounds like you have done lots today. Nothing wrong with frozen meals. Much easier than cooking for one.

Spent lots of today cleaning. Cleaned bathrooms, kitchen and vacuumed. Now time for a rest.

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Well done @Snowie and @GezzaP 🥰 both got things to celebrate today. Less ciggies, shopping, showers, housework... you two rock!

I had a successful work day. 😊

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