Self Care
There is often times where we need to take time out and look after ourself. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to look after ourself, we can be stuck for ideas on how we can be nice to ourself.
Many times I've found when I've been told to do something nice for myself I sit there and think "what am I supposed to do?". It's different for everyone and I'm wondering what other people do.
What is one nice thing that you have done for yourself today?
(If you're unsure take a look at what other people have said and try and do somehting similar for yourself)
I'll start, I lit my lavender candle put some calming music on and played mahjong before doing some study
I've had a really busy and intense day today, so I'm looking after myself tonight by relaxing, watching TV and doing nothing in particular.
In one instance I decided to go with the easier option so I know I won't be overloading myself.
In some others I spoke honestly to some teachers about where I am with my coursework.
Aww great lily nguyen, glad to have you on the forums, im not sure what you mean by rebounding but I'm glad you are maintaing balance 🙂
I am going to watch some movies and tv shows and make sure that tonight I sleep early and have a beautiful sleep 🙂
Hmm, I guess my thing for today is having a glee marathon. Starting from season 1 baby 🙂
i drank heaps of water when i useally dont . its a little thing but it stops me getting head aches.
I'm going out with my friends tonight and de- stressing 🙂
I've been saying 'yes' to social invitations where I can instead of socially isolating myself 🙂
Also bought myself a new dress from Dotti today that I've had my eye on for a while now. It's so preeeetty 🙂
I've been going on a walk everyday...I feel like I have so much more energy now 🙂
I took some time out this afternoon to just sit down and read- something which I enjoy doing but have been neglecting lately. It's great for taking my mind off things 🙂
I treated myself to a glass of Coke this evening for the first time in ages - it tasted so good! hahaha
What's everybody else been doing to help look after themselves lately? This thread needs a bit of love! 🙂
At the moment I'm reblogging happy pictures on Tumblr to distract me from my anxiety.
This week I've been making time to play the piano everyday which has been a really nice way to chill out.
Started blogging again 🙂 gudness its amazing how writing just makes me feel so much better. Also back to eating healthy again and exercising I feel so energetic wooow!!! 😄
Making sure I take lots of breaks when I'm slogging my way through all this homework. And I'm back to drinking water again - and feeling a lot healthier for it 🙂
I've been blogging positive and inspiring pictures on tumblr recently, it's really lifted my mood, and I'm getting some really nice msg from people about my blog 🙂
I've taken time out to do a couple creative bits too! I started the scrapbook with pictures from my brothers wedding at which I was bridesmaid - it was soo good to start it finally. ANd it's looking nice, I've got a fair few pages to do still though.
I've tried not to overwork myself when doing homework. I'm stopping when I'm starting to get distressed - which it good I guess 🙂
Had a bubblebath surrounded by candles and listened to my favourite tunes...
I'm sitting in my room listening to calming music with a lavender heat pack and surfing RO to take my mind off anxiety.
I've been making sure my sleeping patterns are more regular and I've definitely noticed a change in my energy and mood levels.
@dilz: Yeah it was. Thanks :). Developing good coping strategies for anxiety is definitely something I feel like I've improved on lately.
