Looking after ourselves
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07-06-2023 09:26 PM
07-06-2023 09:26 PM
Re: Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips
Oh how cool. Never thought to have use a specific name day.
Ive never had a self care thing for a Wednesday.
I've decided to declare it, Annoy my 15yo teenager son" 🤣
Think I'll start singing in the background while he's on his PS5 with mates 🤣🤣
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08-06-2023 09:28 AM
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Re: Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips
Hello @Shaz51 @calmsoul @Abner @Former-Member @icarusandthesun
Love reading your self-care ideas.
Wednesday for me is the day I do my art therapy course via zoom. It's completely therapeutic even though I'm learning how to working with others. At the end of the day I'm so calm. Heaven.
Hanami
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08-06-2023 09:51 AM
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08-06-2023 09:55 AM
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09-06-2023 09:10 PM
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Re: Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips
Something I learnt in therapy and found useful was the PACE activity - writing a list of things that support my wellbeing, divided in the categories of 'Physical' (movement, body care, etc.), 'Achievement' (things I can achieve, no matter how small), 'Connection' (i.e. social), and 'Enjoyment' (eg. interests, pleasure, relaxation). When I'm looking for ways to improve my mood or care for myself, I can turn to this list and reflect on what areas I may need to focus on more, as well as get ideas for things I can engage in. I find this particularly useful when my emotions are heightened and I'm struggling to think of what I could do to help myself feel better.
I've worked hard to think of lots of things to add to my list, and just some of my options include: jigsaw puzzles, taking a bath, visiting the library, participating in forums, doing stretches, listening to music, and planning my reading list.
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10-06-2023 05:57 PM
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11-06-2023 08:58 PM
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Re: Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips
Hi @Shaz51
I just wanted to reach out to say thank you so much for creating such a wonderful thread - it’s such a great idea 💜
My well feels a little bit dry at the moment and so I’m going to watch something light hearted on Netflix in the hope that this will help to replenish it 😊
Thank you so much again for gently reminding us about the importance of taking care of ourselves 💜
Take care,
ShiningStar 💜
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11-06-2023 09:06 PM
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Hope you feel a bit better soon my @ShiningStar xx
Hello @Oaktree , @puzzlingdino , @Abner , @Snowie ❤️
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14-06-2023 04:15 PM
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@Shaz51 @ShiningStar @puzzlingdino @Abner @Snowie @tyme @hanami
Well it’s Wednesday again, what wonderful ideas are we going to come up with for self care this week. I am going to buy a facial mask. I thought of this last Thursday but I haven’t actually bought it yet. Going to the shops tonight so I will try and remember to get it then.
Meggle
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14-06-2023 05:06 PM
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Re: Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips
@Shaz51 @ShiningStar @Abner @puzzlingdino @Snowie @tyme @hanami
I actually have a file with self care options in it around here somewhere. One of my favourite things is lighting a scented candle and staring at the flame. It’s a form of mindfulness I guess. Puts you in the moment.
Meggle