CatcakesSenior Contributor
Twisted -self care
Every morning I drive east into the sun.
At traffic lights I put sunscreen on the backs of my hands.
This morning I realised that this is self care,
Very rare for me.
I need to do more of this....
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Twisted -self care
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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How to get through the festive season...
Keep it simple, simple decorations, simple food,
Simple gatherings.
At family gatherings contribute in food and effort.... clear away plates when conversation is bothersome.
Try to drink more water than alcohol.
Look for joy... hang around with the elderly and the very young.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.... prevent pain and fatigue.
Have some standard answers ready for annoying questions... eg. are you working?
Stay calm... move away slowly ....
This too shall pass 🌻
Keep it simple, simple decorations, simple food,
Simple gatherings.
At family gatherings contribute in food and effort.... clear away plates when conversation is bothersome.
Try to drink more water than alcohol.
Look for joy... hang around with the elderly and the very young.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.... prevent pain and fatigue.
Have some standard answers ready for annoying questions... eg. are you working?
Stay calm... move away slowly ....
This too shall pass 🌻
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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I thought this was useful @Former-Member
But no one even reads it
But no one even reads it
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Unknown userMember
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@Catcakes, they are some very useful and thoughtful ideas 🙂 I particularly like the idea of keeping the festive season simple. Sometimes the hype that surrounds it can be so stressful. I can imagine that knowing that it will pass, like you said, is reassuring...
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Oh well,
I guess one person has read it,
Thanks @Former-Member
I guess one person has read it,
Thanks @Former-Member
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
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Hi @Catcakes,
It sounds like you have some super good strategies in place for navigating Christmas. I super hope it is an ok day for you on Monday.
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Phoenix_Rising
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
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Good morning @Catcakes,
I'm just swinging by to say that I hope your day has some good in it. I super like that phrase - @CheerBear came up with it (or stole it from someone else! 
). It definitely makes more sense to me to think about a day having some good in it, rather than it necessarily being a good day.
What is on your to-do list today Catcakes (only if you want to share, of course)? 
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Phoenix_Rising,
Going to the beach today.
Going to the beach today.
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
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@Catcakes Oooh I super love the beach! Make sure you keep an eye out for a sea turtle. I will wave if I happen to see you. I hope you have a super nice time. 
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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😊👍🏻 I will wave back.
