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Fave Self-Care Activities

songstress1
songstress1

Hello Everyone!


I thought it would make for a good post to list out your fave self-care activities which you like to do regularly, whether it be exercise, socializing, writing, art, sports, games, etc.


For me, I enjoy dance (I'm no dancer but I like to just dance in a casual sort of a manner to the radio), singing, spending time with family, and writing.

Susieq
Susieq
I enjoy walking for my exercise. I walk every day 45 to 1 hour, yoga, drawing, spending time with my husband and playing with my dog.
heretic55
heretic55
I read alot, a book every 2 days, about 3-4 books a week. I like it better than tv. Otherwise I play on my computer and occasionally go swimming. I have a quiet life now and am grateful for that.
C_Hope
C_Hope
I read a lot when I have free time on my kindle. I think it was the first step I took to help myself
arfie
arfie
My Secret Service. Every day I secretly perform an action for no other pay-off than making the world a better place. If I get caught or tell anyone about doing this good deed, it doesn't count. Gotta find another secret service to perform.

The longer I do my Secret Service, the less I seem to be able to speak the ways it nourishes me.
dstrdlx
dstrdlx
I enjoy exercising. Riding a bike or just being outside and in the middle of a big open field or a forrest. It really grounds me all the open space and quiet. If not outside I spend time on my PlayStation 4 or nintendo 3ds. With games I can be someone else and that escape is very therapeutic for me :-)
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Sleep. My favorite self care activities is a well earned nap
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Allow myself time to relax and rest after working diligently. Helping others realize their potential. Writing, painting, dancing, and remembering things teachers and family members instilled in me. Engouraging empathy and compassion.

Most important self-care for me is making sure I sleep well each night so they I can be the best version tomorrow.

(Sorry if that all sounds cheesy but it's true.)
songstress1
songstress1
These all sound great, guys. Congrats.
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