selfcare.tech
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be kind to yourself!
Indulge your creativity by drawing, painting, sculpting, etc, even if you don’t think you’re good at it.
Remember, it's okay to turn off the news for a bit.
Sometimes taking care of the hard things is self care. Get them done and you'll free yourself of that stress.
Check in with your emotions. How are you feeling?
It's okay if you failed today. You can try again tomorrow.
Play for a few minutes. Doodle, learn solitaire, fold a paper airplane, do something fun.
Write a note to yourself about something good you've done recently.
Congratulate yourself for doing difficult things, even if they might not seem difficult to others.
Set aside time for a hobby. Gardening, drone building, knitting, do something for the pure pleasure of it.
It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary. ~ Mandy Hale
It's okay if you need to write down a checklist or put a reminder on your phone to make sure you do self care daily.
Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are gardeners ~ William Shakespeare
Taking care of yourself can start with something small! Maybe today you just need to lie down on the couch instead of on your bed for a change of scenery.
Review your todo lists. Is there something you no longer need to do?
When things are hectic, it's okay to say no or tell someone to ask you again later.
It's that time again! Allow your shoulders to drop. Let your jaw loosen.
Pause for a moment and take a few deep breaths.
Take action (one small step) on something you’ve been avoiding that will make your life better in the long run.
Pick 2-3 small tasks and get them done so that you feel a sense of accomplishment.
Remember, it's okay to turn off the news for a bit.
Play for a few minutes. Doodle, learn solitaire, fold a paper airplane, do something fun.
Everyone’s level of socialization may vary but as social creatures it’s good for our hearts(literally & figuratively) to find & occasionally stretch our social skills.
If you're struggling with time management, learn about how others approach it. Here's some information that may help: https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/content/dam/socialwork/home/self-care-kit/exercises/time-management.pdf
If you're feeling sleepy or fatigued, try washing your face with a warm towel. It can be refreshing.
Set a timer for 5 minutes and clean up the space around you.