Have multiple things going on at once! Overwhelm your senses Neutral TV show in the background Play a game on your phone or Read a book Incense burning A fan blowing A podcast or radio goingA crucial part of healthcare. Both preventative in nature and a way of coping after the fact Inclusive Feminism (@IncFeminism on Twitter) just did a self-care thread on Twitter so we thought we’d share the highlights here!
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Any deliberate action you take in order to attend to *your* emotional, physical, or psychological needs..
A crucial part of healthcare. Both preventative in nature and a way of coping after the fact
Completely individual. There’s no right or wrong way to practice self-care.
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Physical Self-Care
Eat foods that make you happy/nourish you
Drink a protein or nutritional shake
Stay hydrated (get the Water Your Body App)
Take needed medications
Shower/bathe
Engage in activities that feel good
Get sleep and rest as needed
Emotional Self-Care
Craft, color, pursue creative outlets
Journal
Listen to your favorite music
Spend time with your pets or at an animal shelter
Join a support group or see a therapist
Practice positive affirmations
Practice self-love
Mental Self-Care
Read a book
Take a class for free with Coursera
Learn a new skill
Try a new recipe
Try brain teasers
Put together a puzzle
Spiritual Self-Care
Act mindfully
Meditate
Attend a religious service (if that’s your inclination)
Write a list of things to be thankful for
Volunteer
Move in nature
Observe the stars
(All of the above are customizable and are about what you are able to do and what will help you feel your best!)
Note: I’m aware that there is overlap between all of these sections, just like there is overlap between the different aspects of our lives.
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Self-Distract!!!!
Have multiple things going on at once!
Overwhelm your senses (in a good, manageable way)
Neutral TV show in the background
Play a game on your phone or
Read a book
Incense burning
A fan blowing
A podcast or radio going
Plan little things to look forward to every day
Find little moments of joy
Spoil yourself in little ways (it doesn’t have to cost any money)
Treat yourself like you would your best friend going through the same situation
Find a Groupon for a massage (you could also find a massage school for deep discounts)
Do a deep cleaning of your environment.
Fix a cup of hot tea
Keep a mood journal (MoodTrack Diary app is recommended and free)
Do something totally spontaneous.
Get away for a few days (go camping, stay with friends or family)
This isn’t an exhaustive list and this won’t cure anything, but I’ve found all of this helpful for my own mental health and for dealing with my severe chronic pain. I hope you found all of this helpful! Feel free to inbox me with any questions!
1. Wake up earlier. Not only does this improve productivity but it also gives you more time to make a good, hearty breakfast.
2. Make your bed. Let’s be real, being welcomed to a tidy bed after a long day at work/school (or a long day in general) is probably the best feeling anyone will ever experience.
3. If you want, spend a little more time on your appearance. Take some time choosing an outfit, applying make up or whatever. Do what helps you boost your confidence and self-esteem.
4. Stay hydrated, folks. Keep a bottle of water with you wherever you go.
5. Stretch everyday or start yoga (or do both, why not?)
6. Create a playlist consisting of songs that make you happy and listen to it. Listen to songs for the mood you want to be in, instead of the mood you are in.
7. Compliment at least one person per day. This could be an acquaintance, co-worker, class mate, stranger, whoever!
8. Use your manners. If someone holds the door for you, lets you go first etc, they did it voluntarily and didn’t have to do it, so a “thank you” wouldn’t hurt.
9. Eat your fruit and vegetables and always choose the healthy version over the junk food.
10. Have a good laugh. Catch up with friends, watch some ‘Parks and Recreation’, go see some stand-up comedy, reminisce about funny moments that have happened to you. You don’t need to be a doctor to know that humour has many benefits.
11. Be optimistic. Always look at the positives. There’s no point on focusing on the negatives because that isn’t going to help anyones mood at all.
12. Exercise. It doesn’t have to be anything to intense. A run around the block, a walk with your dog or even a ‘Just Dance’ session will do the job.
13.Bring a book/magazine or collect the daily newspaper with you. Spend you spare time reading.
14. Try and learn something new everyday. This can either be an interesting fact you saw online or a new skill someone taught you.
15. Help others when you are able to. Help your classmates with school work or offer to help you struggling neighbour lift those heavy objects.
16. Stop procrastinating. No matter how unmotivated you are to, push yourself and complete what you need to complete. Do what you gotta do. You know you’ll love yourself for doing it.
17. Drink some tea, because that stuff is goooooood (and also beneficial).
18.Make time to do things that help you relax, whether that’s painting, having baths, doing you nails or going for a run.
19. Don’t dwell on your mistakes, but instead grow and learn from them.
20. And lastly, be kind to yourself. If you love who you are, everyone else will"
why is it that feminists will support a woman being feminine or masculine and support a man being feminine, but hate on, bash, harass, and insult a man who wants to be masculine?
