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What is your favorite form of self care?

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228

What do you do for yourself in the form of self care that always makes you feel even a bit better?



mine is using my favorite but expensive body wash and lotion. Ive used it the last several nights in the shower. I love how it smells and it makes me feel good to spoil myself.  I have two bottles of the lotion and two of the soap that are unopened and I have one of each out for my use. 

journeysupport46
journeysupport46
That sounds great. I really love going for hikes and bird watching. Connecting with nature is always a go-to self care strategy for me
theatrediva
theatrediva
I really enjoy painting my nails. It's theraputic for me and makes me feel pretty too.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Both great ideas!!
beckyp
beckyp
I will usually watch a favorite movie or TV show that I have on DVD or Netflix. I especially like the Matrix and watch it frequently.

I can get anxious driving and I listen to contemporary Christian music to calm myself.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Hi Becky. Yes music is very helpful and calming. I just bought a shaved ice from a local shop. That made me happy
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Listening to music. Lighting candles. When I can concentrate, reading.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Deep scalding hot soaking tub, with favorite Bath and Body Works candles and aromatherapy bath salts. The perfect book and a cup of hot tea, Earl Grey of course.

It doesn't get any better than that!
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Thanks Kat. I don’t have a working tub at home. Baths are so relaxing though
lottie728
lottie728
I walk or if I can't walk I get outside. The outdoors does me wonders.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Books.... I get lost in books.... I can buy them second hand on Amazon and I do a lot

I love nice scents as well.. I only have a shower but I do like nice body wash and cologne
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