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Self-care every day 2019

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mumof2sarah · 01/01/2019 08:51

Hi everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR Thanks

I've not made a resolution as such but I am going to do more for myself in the form of self-care. It doesn't have to be too much or for too long but I want to do something daily. I'd love for you all to try and join me.

Here's a list of some of the things I've got on my list:

Read a chapter of what ever book I'm reading.
Bubble bath.
Meditation.
Walk.
Lunch by myself.
Cup of tea in peace.
Movie and candles.
Music hour.

That's just a few of mine. My aim is daily BUT I'm not going to over push myself where I get annoyed if I don't do it. I will try at least 5/10 days even if it's just a 5 minute meditation or a cup or tea in peace.

Who wants to join me? And what're your favourite ways of self-care?x

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8FencingWire · 09/02/2019 22:50

Hello all Brew

I’ve been in bed for a while now, but I had a lovely afternoon nap so I’m not feeling sleepy yet.
Been looking online for some vitamins, god, they’re so many of them!
I’m reading ‘the language of kindness’, it’s a nurse’s account. It’s okay. Ish.
Apart from that, nothing much. How is verybody doing?

8FencingWire · 11/02/2019 07:13

Oh dear, have I killed the thread?
I had the weekend off, it’s been a quiet one, mostly housework. I’m becoming somewhat of a recluse, my aim for this week is to socialise more.
Have a good week everyone :)

jellycatspyjamas · 11/02/2019 20:50

I thought I had killed it! I’ve got a rare day to myself tomorrow- it’s going to be all about me Smile

8FencingWire · 12/02/2019 22:57

So what did you do today jellycat?

I went for a drink after work. Selfcare at it’s finest :)

jellycatspyjamas · 13/02/2019 16:01

I had coffee with a friend, did some sewing, read some of my book and persuaded my other half to feed the kids. All good 😂

8FencingWire · 14/02/2019 22:50

You sew? What type of stuff?

I did an hour of pilates. Eye watering expensive, but very much needed. If I could afford, I’d go twice a week.

I forgot to put the dishwasher on. But I’m already in bed. So I’m not getting up. How’s that for selfcare?

Tomorrow it’s the start of a blissfully alone weekend. I’m changing the beds, the towels, clean pyjamas and go to bed with a book. I cooked tonight enough for a few days:)

Rightwayup · 15/02/2019 06:50

Joining if you'll have me. Spent years looking after everyone else. Now needs to be my time

8FencingWire · 16/02/2019 07:30

right, welcome! Does waking up in the morning and taking the coffee to bed feel like a rebellion? If so, you found your people 😂.

Let me bore you with my latest epiphany.
I knew that all along, but now it’s for definite 🤣. I need a clean and tidy house. I need to clean. It’s good for my mental health. The joy of it gets sucked off when you’re doing it for others (husband/kid/pets/inlaws), but when it’s all for you, it’s amazing.
In other news, last week I played with a toddler. I now think I have headlice. Off to find the nitcomb.

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