If your reading this I hope your having an amazing day! And if your not thats okay! It will get better, your doing amazing keep going. Its okay to spend all day doing nothing and to take breaks. Were all proud of you
Taking care of myself
Hello people of RO
I wanted to make a thread where we could all keep track of our self care and encourage each other to take care of ourselves.
Today I practiced self care by taking a break from my assignment for some fresh air. How did you practice self care today?
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how does everyone go about making new year resolutions & what are some ideas for some? xx
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One of the biggest struggles I faced during my years battling depression and PTSD was getting myself up, dressed, and out of the house. I’d neglect my self-care so much that I’d end up sitting in front of my laptop, working all day in my pyjamas, or rushing to get to uni without taking a moment for... read more
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I can’t believe it’s New Year's Eve already! New Years can sometimes be assumed as a joyous time of celebration but it's okay if mixed emotions have been coming up. You may be feeling relieved for making it through the year, but also feel sad for the challenges and loss the year has brought. You ma... read more
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had to deal with the bullies at school but i'm okay and home life is hell but what ever you are going thrue i beleve in you ,you are stronger than you think keep going ❤️
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Hey all,
I was just curious if anyone else has had experiences with volunteering within their local communities? I generally enjoy volunteering at various organizations when I can, ranging from like hospitality to like social assistance etc. I find that the act of volunteering itself has really help... read more
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Hello everyone! 🤗✨
I took the time to make this in hopes that it may help some or all of you, particularly with how stressful and busy life has been for us all as of late.
Feel free to download this for yourself, or even write down some more kind/supportive things below; perhaps you may even want... read more
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Hi everyone,
I just wanted to take the time this morning to check in with you all. Christmas is a time where there is so much pressure for no reason; It might feel like pressure to be happy, pressure to have a perfect day, or simply pressure to ‘show up’ and be present with others. Sometimes these p... read more
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I like to practice self care by spending time with my family. This helps me stay connected and keep me grounded.
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Hello everyone on the online community!
With the summer season well underway and quality holiday time around Christmas and New Years, we need to prioritise our self care and wellbeing by doing the things we love and enjoying it with others.
Below are 3 Goals for uplifting your wellbeing and ensure y... read more
Hello friends of RO! 😊
As Christmas draws nearer, many people find themselves feeling festive and excited; however some can feel anxious, lonely and stressed - and if you are, please know you are not alone. Before the year comes to a close, reflect on all the things you’ve achieved this year no mat... read more
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Personally, I love listening to music and I especially find it useful listening to certain songs when I’m going through a rough time. These are songs whose message or lyrics or even just sound are comforting and help me to feel a bit better.
What are some songs that you like to listen to when you’re... read more
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Hi guys - I hope you are doing well!
I just wanted to ask what strategies/techniques YOU use to help quieten/stop your self-comparison-related thoughts. Some useful things I do include:
1. Practising gratitude by focusing on the strengths and resources that you DO have.
2. Practising self-compassio... read more
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Growing up, a lot of people have described me as being "too shy" or "too quiet." During primary school, I always interpreted this as an insult or as a problem I needed to "fix" - especially since extroverted traits seem to be better valued in society or at least in the media. As a result, I created... read more
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Hi everyone,
Hope you are doing well!
As someone just coming out of exam season, it has dawned on me just how essential getting a good night's rest is. I am sure everyone knows how important sleep is but I have recently come across some interesting studies. They found that getting enough sleep actu... read more
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Self-care is such an important part of staying balanced and looking after yourself, especially when life gets busy. For me, it’s about carving out time to recharge and connect with myself. Here are some of my favourite ways to practice self-care:
• Taking a nice, warm bath – There’s something so soo... read more
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Hey all, after a tiring final push to finish up with my university exams for this year i've realised that I haven't had the chance to appreciate what's to come for the rest of the year entering into 2025. After all the noise and distractions in my head, I feel like I finally am able to live in the m... read more
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Happy Wednesday, everyone! 🤗⭐
I have made this little mental health check-in post for you all here on ReachOut 💜
I am sure we can all relate to how stressful and chaotic life can be, and sometimes, we may forget to look after and recognise our needs.
Feel free to download this and use it, or you... read more
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For instance, today I bought myself a little treat from the shops because I've been working so hard 😊
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I recently took a small break from this forum to take some care of myself and the people closest to me in this life. Usually I am the type to make myself push through anything even if it hurts myself, but this time taking the time to take a break was really important and the right step towards going... read more
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The other day I was watching a TikTok where someone was explaining that lot’s of self-care activities their friends were suggesting don’t work for them. They decided to go out on a whim and join a Zumba class and found that it was incredibly fun for them and helped lift their mood. It got me thinkin... read more
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Hello, I just want to talk about some of the things I’ve done this week to take care of myself despite these past few weeks being extremely hard.
I’ve been working out everyday for 30 mins-an hour or so, I’ve been going on walks despite it being extremely humid, (also these flies have been getting o... read more
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Helloo,
I love to read, it's such a relaxing activity and I want to hear some recommendations! I recently finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak which was amazing, what book have you recently read?