Do you practice self care?

rozwud , 1 month ago

In addition to some of the other things mentioned here, I set my alarm early enough that I’m able to take my time getting ready in the morning. Having a little bit of quiet time to myself with a cup of tea really helps set the tone for my day.

klemptor , 1 month ago

I do some self-care things that don’t seem huge but really help me feel like I’m on top of things.

For example, I have a skincare routine which is a little time-consuming (about 15 minutes each time) but has really helped take my skin from normal to beautiful. I’m 42 but I don’t look my age, and in part that’s down to genetics, but also hydration and skin care.

I also see a personal trainer three times a week at my gym for strength training, and even though I hate cardio, I try to incorporate it on my off days.

Nutrition is an important part of self-care for me, and I cook most meals at home. I love going out to eat but the food in most restaurants is so unhealthy and/or high-calorie, which is especially annoying as a short woman. I try to limit myself to about 1450-1500 calories a day, and getting an entrée and a couple of drinks at a restaurant can easily meet my daily calorie limit if I’m not careful.

Also, nail art! I’ve recently gotten into stamping and it’s so much fun, and I get a lot of compliments :)

And I have a strict dog-snuggling schedule, which always brings a smile to my face ;)

tias , 2 months ago

Meditation with help from the “Waking Up” app changed my life. I tried some other apps before and they’re mostly just about stress relief which doesn’t help you grow. This is different.

velox_vulnus , 2 months ago

I do, but I’m not good at it. I trim my body hair, I don’t floss because those are really expensive where I am from, but I brush twice in a day and gargle. I’ve recently started taking minoxidil and finasteride, so there’s that too. Luckily, I was born with a great skin, and rarely do I get boils, so I don’t really do anything apart from using soap and water - although I’m concerned about the formation of wrinkles and other scars when I get older. I do not do any sort of meditation, because I’ve not seen any improvement from it. I bath twice in a day, but because my mental health is really terrible, so sometimes I skip my morning bath. For the same reason, I also have a sedentary lifestyle. By the way, there was a /c/[email protected] community I had created, which I had to delete later because no one took part in it. You can probably request the admins to un-delete the same.

Slippery_Snake874 , 1 month ago

Where do you live that floss is expensive? It is significantly cheaper than toothpaste.

grrgyle , 1 month ago

In addition to some already mentioned, I keep a diary. A couple entries a week. Sometimes to record a feeling, other times just to get a feeling out of my head and on to the page. Sometimes just to feel the subtle joy of making marks on a real page, after a day of hammering keys at the cloud.

Berttheduck , 2 months ago

Yup, I make a conscious effort to look after myself more now since I burned out from work a while back. I cycle to and from work, journal regularly (I started with Mind Journal and follow that format), walk my dog (and having a dog in general is great for self care). I make time to spend with friends and try to be present in the moment and enjoy the little things. I also make sure I go home on time from work, take my holidays and don’t take on more than I can manage.

Berttheduck , 2 months ago

Yup, I make a conscious effort to look after myself more now since I burned out from work a while back. I cycle to and from work, journal regularly (I started with Mind Journal and follow that format), walk my dog (and having a dog in general is great for self care). I make time to spend with friends and try to be present in the moment and enjoy the little things. I also make sure I go home on time from work, take my holidays and don’t take on more than I can manage.