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Most Helpful Self-Care Activity?

FaithPrincess
FaithPrincess

What is your favorite way to engage in self-care?


Examples:  


Exercise, writing in a journal, crafting, play with a pet, go for a walk, watch a movie, etc.


beckyp
beckyp
Journaling, watching TV, reading my Bible. These things help calm me when I'm anxious and afraid.
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
Writing, holding my cat, sometimes when it gets bad I lay my legs up the wall, place my arms above my head and focus on the sound of my breathing.
MoobbusT
MoobbusT
Breathing. Do a centreing and grounding meditation. Learn things.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Writing has always been my best outlet and research, that was my favorite part of college, losing myself in research. I journal and am in the process of creating a blog. I'm a big believer in not keeping the "crap" in my head, getting it out works the best for me....otherwise the never-ending loop...just doesn't end.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Exercise is the best I've learned but I still have trouble sticking to it.

I'm also trying to immerse myself with cooking, when I get extra time.

I hope creative outlets will return soon, too.
anonymousme
anonymousme
I like to get on youtube:
*meditations
*topics I generally want to learn about
*funny videos
*Tedtalks
*information on mental health issues

Netflix:
*American House of Horrors
*Shameless
*Breaking Bad
*Documentaries

Meetup.com: (free)
*a site to find like-others in a variety of activities
*it is specific to every location across the USA
*i attend writing classes, hiking groups, philosophy groups, etc.
*NOT A DATING SITE in the least bit (group activities)

Alison.com (free)
*free education with a multitude of topics and degrees

Hope this offers suggestions for others!

*Exercise/Gym
*Journaling
*Being a listener on 7cups.com (helps to help others)

Love!!! Tiffany
mlr0853
mlr0853
I came across this post by chance and very glad I have found it. I'm not too good at having fun, or doing activities by myself. Learning is an activity, along with research, reading, knitting, sewing and crocheting, In the spring I love to garden, Thank you Tiffany for your website to learning for free!!! Take care, ML
FaithPrincess
FaithPrincess
These are wonderful self-care activities, guys! Keep it up
whales86
whales86
Petting my cat and playing with my dogs. They are always there unconditionally
FaithPrincess
FaithPrincess
Awesome, whales
FaithPrincess
FaithPrincess
Mine are: exercising, taking warm baths, talking to family members, and engaging in fave hobbies, like music. I also like writing, and crafting.
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