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
@Sagira: In relation to our conversation on the previous page, I found out the yoga place that I mentioned... I've got that teacher as my mentor (my choice) and we were going over a study timetable and she suggested I pick up yoga again, and she mentioned how it helped me last year... she gave me the number and rough location... I will have to ask when I ring... Just trying to convince ma to let me go!
Self care, well today I decided to ditch PDH and go and talk to the school counsellor after seeing our relieving deputy. For me it was the best decision as I was already starting to cry and feel bumbed out and didn't want to make a scene in class....
I also took a break from anywork tonight and have given myself time to realise what has heppened today
I managed to motivate myself to exercise this morning - something I haven't done in a few weeks but should get back into doing as it helps manage my mood.
Also took care of myself by taking a break from all the stressful stuff and did nothing except watch DVDs for most of the afternoon. 🙂
This is def a thread I need to comment today
For the second day in a row: feeling really down (no idea what triggered it)
So,
I went and sing to a few songs are thats the Hot40. Ke$ha, One Direction, The Script, Taylor Swift, P!nk, Reece Mastin are the current artists I am hooked on.
Also
Searched and read some Motivational Quotes on Google.
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Taking it easy, trying not to beat myself up for not doing Uni work.
It's a challenge
Self care, me? Well I've taken time to breathe. I've stopped everything and focussed on my breathing for a couple mins before continuing with life. 🙂
So I made a point of reminding myself to breathe over the weekend. I also reminded myself of an old Stephen Covey trick - concentrate on those things within your circle of influence! So I just tried to let go of those things that were stressing me out and I couldn't control.
Really helped me to start this week off on a much more positive note, and although there are still a lot of frustrations, I keep reminding myself of this and doing more of the things that I can influence and have an effect on.
I light the candle I found in a box on the other side of my room recently, and played upbeat encouraging music and finished writting our my experiment on fabric softener 🙂 and then found out dermal patches is the same as transdermal patches huzzah, pitty it took so long though 😛
So...I endeavor to get to a yoga class tonight. I've already meditated today, so that's a start.
I need to not be so hard on myself with studying. Today I'm not so into it and that's okay.
I was kind to myself today and bought my favourite dip (sweet potato & cashew), and took a break from studying to skype with my best friend. I'm about to have a nice hot shower then read my book before going to bed 🙂
Yesterday
Had lunch + dinner with a friend who helped me with my lit review- phew! 🙂
Today
Going to get into things slowly as my head is still wrapped up in HSC
Going to try and ride out the intense panic and excitement that springs up for no reason....
I'm going to listen to some rain soundtracks while I study...pretty much all day today.
Feeling absolutely horrible today (sneezy and scratchy throat 😞 ouch) so to make me feel better Im watchin some awesome TV series online funny which cures it all 🙂
Today I did some painting + drawing. Very relaxing and it helps me express myself.
I had a tough call today which shook me up a bit so I listened to music, watched an awesome movie and had the house to myself which means PEACE 🙂
In regards to stress...haha Good question. I need to actively partake in not letting things sweep me under. The best suggestion I can give is being present and act mindfully. When you focus on just being, the stress will eventually leave your body in the moment. I'm still learning myself.
@AllyEm Some quality sleep would be amazing!
@dilz I think self realisation is the most important first step.
Well I had one of my close friends trek it all the way from my hometown to my new place 2 hours away. It was great spending the weekend with her on the beach and chatting about...well everything. I really needed it to lift my spirits!
So instead of sulking I've started organising 3 different things to do this week with different groups of people. I need to make friends in my new place and to do that...I need to make the effort. So it will be good to see how it all turns out!
That's a great idea, trying to focus on the now 🙂
I think one of the greatest things i've done this week was identifying how stressed I was.
Just realising this has been a real relief because now I can find ways to take the stress away and make sure I take care of myself
Hopefully now I can put in place some 'self care' so I don't burn out.
I'm gonna try a few of the things you guys have suggested and see how I go 🙂
The food itself was just what I'd been craving and reading while I ate just really helped me to relax and centre myself a bit.
@Bee I think it's great that we can celebrate the time we take out for ourselves.
The yoga was awesome and just what I needed. I spent a bit of time talking to the instructor afterwards and she gave me a few guest passes to hand out to people. I gave a couple to my psych today, I figured she would know people who could benefit from it and she appreciated it. I also went today!! I've been going almost everyday for the last 3 weeks, it's doing great things for me.
@Sagira; That's really cool! Congrats on going almost everyday! That itself is a huge achievement! I did it once a week last year and once lesson I got a bit over confident and was stretching beyond my ability and ended up with very sore stomach muscles for about a week... I learnt my lesson that day... haha... but it was good because we had a teacher who ran the lessons before school so we were so relaxed that day and the feeling flowed over a few days.. it was great.. (*opens google search to find place in my area..)
@Ruenhonx; Glad you like the idea 🙂
@Shadow; Skipping school sounds good, I've had all week of only 2 hours (but I've had exams)
@Lokifish; It can be amazing what we learn somedays hey? I actually having to do 2hours each week of sport at school, as you hit year11 +12 and you don't have it, you miss it... I have a lot of funny memories... like the time I tested gravity numerous times one lesson.. 😄
& Me; what have I done today?
Today I walked to and from my exam. I treated myself to a delicious burger from a locally owned store. 🙂
I love this idea 🙂
Well today I slept longer that I shud have and felt so refreshed 🙂
@ruenhonx I'd really love a sleep in myself!! But I can't sleep in past 7am...as I have a bird that wakes me up at 5am every morning. It's draining. Urgh...
@Shadow, I love a good chai. ^_^
@Bee Yes the yoga is amazing! I'm addicted to it because it makes me stay present and aware. It's also great rehab for my body. 🙂 You should definitely take it up again...but slowly! I also loved sport in high school.
