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Taking care of yourself


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Great topic! :)

Taking care of myself didn't use to come naturally so I had to learn this skill!! But now that I have it, I quite enjoy taking care of myself, it feels right. 

I used to associate 'rest' and 'pampering' with retreating, staying at home, eating junk and not seeing anyone. It took me a long while to realise that taking care of my self is not evasion, all the contrary. Is avoiding the destructive behaviours, as 'comfortable' as they feel, and replacing them with new, positive, wholesome behaviours.

So these days taking care of myself means the following:

- eating healthy
- sleeping enough (but not oversleeping)
- waking up on time and arriving to work on time
- bringing a healthy lunch with me
- challenging my procrastination habit at work
- calling a loved one if I am feeling lonely
- exercising even if I don't feel like it!
- mantain my house clean and tidy
- seeing the doctor if needed (I used to procrastinate this quite bit)
- taking care of my errands, bills, paperwork, etc.
- doing my program homework and coming to this forum :)

And now, my favourite part... pampering msyelf!!:

- getting a nice, long, relaxing bath :)
- watching a nice movie and ordering in my favourite sushi!
- going shopping or dining with a friend
- getting a manicure or a pedicure
- chocolate!!!!!!!!


13 years ago 0 11210 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Members,

Be active in your daily healing and make it about you!  Pick one day and start from the top. Your mind and body deserve a break, so give in to pampering, sleeping, and healing.

There are many avenues to choose from.  What do you like to do?  What do you want to do?  Do you want to do it alone or with someone else?

Make a list of relaxing and pampering items and activities that please you.  Everyone is entitled to a little break and this is only for you.

Do you want to sleep the day away?
Do you want to incorporate your favorite activity or game?
Do you want to have coffee with a friend?
Do you want a date night? Girls’ night? Boys’ night?
Do you want a pampering day, just for you?

You can make it happen!  Pick a date and run with it. Plan a few events and make the appointments well in advance.  Look forward to doing what you want for a change and reward yourself and your mind and body with relaxation, your way.

Ease yourself of that extra stress and focus on nothing but how good you feel.

Remember if you can’t take a whole day for you, 2 half days will work just as well.  The idea is to take care of you first and the rest will follow.

How are you taking care of yourself?

 Ashley, Health Educator

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