Looking after ourselves
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08-06-2018 05:47 PM
08-06-2018 05:47 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
this would be a good place to keep track of my progress -- sure will be @Determined and mine too xx
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08-06-2018 05:48 PM
08-06-2018 05:48 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Main focus recently has been my own health needs @Shaz51, been a lot more focussed at work too (still have a bit more work to do in that respect). Trying to still declutter a couple of things a day - hit and miss with this - but usually catch up one day a week.
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08-06-2018 06:56 PM
08-06-2018 06:56 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
A monthly massage appointment @Shaz51 Is about as far as my self-care gets, at the moment.
Or a bit more often, if possible.
Lack of affordability & expense is the main issue there.
It's certainly necessary, because I get horrendous back pain (for 25 years) - & a lot of muscle tension, exacerbated by work stress.
I'm regular at my 2 yoga classes every week (for the past 6 & 1/2 years), that's definitely self-care too.
Adge
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09-06-2018 05:36 PM
09-06-2018 05:36 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
OMG self care......
Well well...my dog Arlo is getting into self care by eating a turkey bone without the bone. Little Buddha carved all the meat off it.
I'm very focused on self-care but haven't focused on focusing on self-care because of other things for about three to six months
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10-06-2018 08:24 AM - edited 10-06-2018 09:11 AM
10-06-2018 08:24 AM - edited 10-06-2018 09:11 AM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
One thing I did start doing and have been able to maintain was to take a little bit more care in my appearance. Clothes are still a mix of new and pre-loved but am picking styles that better suit and the lippy goes on, even for a trip to the supermarket. Don't clothes shopping much but was pleased with the three tops I found yesterday..
Darcy
PS I know what really counts is what is in the heart and that is a continuing work in process
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10-06-2018 10:14 AM
10-06-2018 10:14 AM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
morning @Former-Member, @NikNik, @PeppiPatty, @Adge, @Determined
my self care work is in process too ,I am feeling mine is changing , feels strange but feels good also
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10-06-2018 10:36 AM
10-06-2018 10:36 AM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Good morning @Shaz51@Former-Member & everyone.
Sometimes doing self-caring things takes a lot of time & effort, & leaves me exhausted.
Like yesterday - left home at 7.30am for yoga class, then had a massage appointment (she was running very late).
I did not reach home until after 1.00pm.
I think I need to just rest today.
Adge
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10-06-2018 10:40 AM
10-06-2018 10:40 AM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
rest day today sounds like a good idea @Adge
I find i can only do small self care things
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10-06-2018 10:45 AM
10-06-2018 10:45 AM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Small sef-care things are probably more effective @Shaz51
At least they're less expensive, & easier to keep on doing perhaps.
I'm over-reliant on just a few self-care activities, that all cost money, & that I have to drive to.
I need better self-care things that I can do at home.
Adge
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10-06-2018 10:52 AM
10-06-2018 10:52 AM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
self-care things that I can do at home. as I can`t drive so I have to rely on mr shaz to take me anywhere which is hard when he is unwell
@Adge, Love to get back to walking , one day i will