Practicing self-care

[IrmaJean]

With so many here who are struggling and suffering, I thought to pose a question for all of us.

What is one thing you can do for yourself today to practice healthy and compassionate self-care?

I’ll get us started.

Today, I will listen to my needs. I am feeling tired and need some quiet time to myself. I am going to sign off now and relax. I wish all of you a serene night (or day, depending on your time zone).

[eppursimuove]

Today ill take my meds in time, and ill try not to be so obsessed about money.

[SweetSue]

thats a tough one Beth.

I guess I will try and not beat myself up (as much) over situations that are out of my control. And try to take my meds properly - that might help

[finding my way]

it is tough for me too, today! My mood is negative and resistant to work-- another time of driving with the brakes on.

I will open to the possibilities of today. There is more going on in the universe than my negative thinking.

[Lana73]

I am going to try to enjoy my food today without worrying about gaining few extra pounds.

[CantGiveItAway]

I guess I will try and not beat myself up (as much) over situations that are out of my control.

I will open to the possibilities of today. There is more going on in the universe than my negative thinking

I like those!

Ive been sort of in a negative rut lately too. But have felt better the last few days.

Im going to try to find the humor in things and laugh as much as I can today, even if its at myself!

[IrmaJean]

Tomorrow I will be patient with myself while I finish writing my essay. I will accept that this often takes me a long time. I will do my very best.

[danni]

I'm going to play snuggle puppy

[IrmaJean]

Snuggle puppy offers comfort. Have fun.

[SweetSue]

whats snuggle puppy? :confused:

[IrmaJean]

Danni's dog likes to cuddle and sit on her lap, even though he's kind of large for that. He's a snuggle puppy, right Danni? I think I explained that right.

[danni]

that's right IJ. He's a "velcro" Vizsla and ALWAYS has to be touching so he's always snuggled up really close and it makes me happy. Even in the car he's beside me leaning

[DarknessRules]

im gonna start trying to open up to people. i love talking to people even though its really hard to do that. i have socal anxiety.

[Merlin]

I already took extra great care of myself today by going to a shiatsu therapist. It was amazing an hour and a half of pure bliss. Now I'm unsure whether I should take even greater care of myself by not going to a birthday party of a friend of mine. I said I'd go, but I know there will be people smoking weed and drinking and I know it'll be hard for me to say "no" to those substances. I think I could, but I won't have fun. They'll all be drunk and/or high and I'll be sober and there will be no one to have a decent conversation with.. So, I'll probably stay home tonight..

[Kali~]

Great thread idea!

Right now I need to eat instead of being on the computer. Odd how the body and mind works, or doesn't work if you don't give it the proper fuel

So, I will listen to my body, log off and go eat something nutritious

[IrmaJean]

Hi, Kali! I like your positive energy. I'm glad you are eating something nutritious.

My self-care today was lying on the couch all day and resting up from being sick. I'm probably going to bed soon as well.

Take care, everyone.