June Self-Care Challenge
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Bike ride to the beach and then a 50 min. Walk along the ocean. (I'm on vacation)
Lots of lounging by the pool and beach. Reading a book. This whole weekend will be self care. Xo1 -
Been working on a blog every spare minute this week.
Really pleased with my efforts. My son (aged 25, graphic designer) says he loves my writing and its clean design. Looking forward to "releasing" it. Have done 7 posts so far.
Today, Saturday, I did parkrun as usual, and planted some garlic (it's Winter here in Australia).
It's such a nice feeling having a whole "crop" of garlic to look forward to in Summer.
Look at it; its green shoots of potential!
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June 22: fun movie, relaxing & saw a friend!
June 23: had a picnic in a park with friends!2 -
Stressful day today, storm took out power and by the time it came back on we had lost a fridge full of food, plus my husband's work computer wouldn't start. (Seems to be damaged memory - we have an uninterrupted power supply but it seems to have failed to protect the system.)
My self care plans include playing Centipede on a hand held retro game I bought at Walmart - brings back memories of 8th grade! - painting my fingernails denim blue, and actively working not to let my husband stress me out while he works on the computer. Does anyone else have a spouse who just cannot deal with problems without trying to make everyone in the immediate area as miserable as possible? My dad used to do that - he would say to my mom, "I'm not yelling at you, I'm yelling at (car engine, boat motor, spackle brush, whatever he was working on)." To which my mother would reply, "I'm here and I have to listen to it!" And my husband is the same way, even when repairs are going as well as could be expected, they are punctuated by explosions of shouting. The cats are hiding somewhere upstairs and I am working on my stress relief skills - just because someone else is freaking out next to me doesn't mean I need to join in!2 -
Got myself to church Sunday morning for the first time in a while. I have been bad about it lately. For me it's definitely self-care, it recharges my batteries!2
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June 24: watched a movie & took a rest day. Read some of a book on writing & had breakfast in backyard with hubby.2
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Went for a 9,200 step power walk after I got home from vacation today. I ate loads of calories over the weekend but told myself don't wait until tomorrow to exercise , do it now. So i did and felt good.3
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June 25
Called son after his interview- awesome chat!
Visited with a former colleague I had not seen in 5 years. So good!
Took things more moderately, as I think I might have been over-exercising.2 -
@rheddmobile That is very stressful to lose power and food and then computer troubles. All lumped together along with a frustrated husband. Hope today is a little better. It isn't always easy to stay up and positive when others around you are not. Wishing you a peaceful day. Xo1
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JulieAL1969 wrote: »@rheddmobile That is very stressful to lose power and food and then computer troubles. All lumped together along with a frustrated husband. Hope today is a little better. It isn't always easy to stay up and positive when others around you are not. Wishing you a peaceful day. Xo
Thank you! I hope your trip went well.
Computer turned out to be fried memory, expensive but easier to replace than lost work. No big deal in the grand scheme of things. It is nice having a husband who can diagnose computers even if he feels the need to curse while doing it.
We ran, ran, ran around the park on Monday morning at the crack of dawn. Weather was a little bit like running in a sauna, and since we were the first out on the trails I broke through about two dozen spiderwebs with my face! But it felt so good to be out and running trails again. First trail run since my injury, since I was afraid to catch my foot and twist my knee while it was swollen. We saw an indigo bunting, which is the first one I've ever seen, and a family of kites.
I'm still doing wall planks - can hold 60 seconds now without feeling like I'm going to die. Working on walking back my hands to a wall handstand, but I'm not yet strong enough to support myself one-handed.2 -
For the first time,i made myself soup.5
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June 26
Made art for several hours!!!4 -
Went to my last painting class. Painted a country farmhouse with laundry hanging on a line. It started off as a big ugly mess. But when it was finished, the scene looked pretty good (but only if you stand 20 feet away from the painting. ). I enjoyed it so much I will sign up for more classes in July. If any of you liked arts and crafts when you were little, i recommend getting back to basics and sign up for an art class. No skill required. It felt like i was a carefree child again. Xo4
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@JulieAL1969
Oh thanks for the great idea! I’m so glad you are having fun! Art transports me, but I tend to avoid it. Hoping I can overcome that internal resistance!1 -
June 28:
Having tea with a dear friend who is just an angel. Haven’t seen her in forever. We arranged this month’s ago!
When I get home, I will work at least 15 minutes in my studio on the art piece I began yesterday!!
I will also do a guided meditation tape or a bubble bath later on. I’m in need of extra self-care currently. Hugs!2 -
I made myself a huge fresh fruit salad, power walked and lifted. mmmmm1
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MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »@JulieAL1969
Oh thanks for the great idea! I’m so glad you are having fun! Art transports me, but I tend to avoid it. Hoping I can overcome that internal resistance!
Thanks! There's always something else to do, so it works for me to sign up for a class; then, it's like I honor my inner child. Xo1 -
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A big win: my 15 Mins of art was 27 Mins of bliss!
Skipping bath for a walk instead!2 -
It was really nice.I took some left over meat from the BBQ,cooked some potatoes,a few cups of frozen vegetables and instant soup powder to thicken it.I will really do it again.And it did not take very long to prepare.And the best part,it is all mine.The guys in my family do not eat soupIdontcareyoupick wrote: »
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4 km gentle walk and my ankle felt good.
5 minutes handstand practice including a 10-second handstand.
Wrote some stuff.
Planted sugar snap peas.
Lunch with mum and my nephew.
Planted Rocket.
Put a new lock on a cupboard door which led to a few hours of decluttering.
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June 29
Went to a bookstore & perused for over an hour. Purchased one fun book: A Book That Takes It’s Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness by the same folks that create Flow Magazine! Lots of little paper journals, cards, stickers and great activities!!
This will be my self-care activity for much of July!!1 -
@MadisonMolly2017 Sounds like a wonderful time ! I love a bookstore. And I love all the things you purchased. I am going on vacation soon and will bring some craft things to work on. We go to a resort in W. Va. and just relax with extended family. During the day, we all do our own thing like reading, journaling, snoozing, etc.
One thing I did yesterday for self care was I forgave myself. I drank a few drinks Friday night and slept horribly. Saturday I felt sluggish and on the verge of a hangover. So, I told myself that I'm doing the best I can. I think it's important we be gentle and kind with ourselves as we would a friend.
Love this group! You give me many good ideas and I feel calm when I read your posts as if I indulged in your self care. Xo0 -
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Still here! Last day of June, is someone going to start a July thread?
I kept up my handstand practice, and incorporated reading into my mornings. Also I've been moisturizing my hands since I got my wedding ring resized and started wearing rings again. Having to think about what I'm doing for myself on a daily basis is a good thing!1 -
@rheddmobile July thread has started. I"ll post the link again. Xoox
Happy you're still here! Love your self care tips!0 -
@rheddmobile ooopps I was responding to a different thread. Ignore the comment above!0
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@JulieAL1969
Thank you!! Yes, I feel as though we have a lot of similar interests! Crafts & art do seem to be self-care activities!! Your vacation sounds Perfect!! I can’t wait to hear more!
Great job forgiving yourself! “The Past is past” has helped me in so many ways to move Forward!
I’m so glad you, rheddmobile, @Orphia, @nelja
@Idontcareyoupick @urloved33 @allison8668 @SaraKim17 & others are still here!!
YES, let’s continue in July ie tomorrow!!! @twyla77 Are you willing to create July’s group?!! This was such a good idea of yours!!! I am so appreciative of your wisdom!1 -
I haven't been doing as much as I can but like checking in and sheikh l seeing how well you ladies are doing. Definitely in for July. Need self care for birthday!1
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JulieAL1969 wrote: »
[}quote="MadisonMolly2017;c-42241700"]June 29
Went to a bookstore & perused for over an hour. Purchased one fun book: A Book That Takes It’s Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness by the same folks that create Flow Magazine! Lots of little paper journals, cards, stickers and great activities!!
This will be my self-care activity for much of July!![/quote]
I love Flow Magazine; your new book sounds very interesting. (Stickers are another favorite thing.)
@JulieAL1969 , in the U.S. we tend to call "rocket" "arugula". There is a place near me that makes a delicious "Sicilian Farmhouse Salad" of arugula, tomatoes, black olives, and pine nuts with a wonderful lemon vinaigrette.
My self-care today was a trip to the farm market, where I splurged on fresh produce: bing cherries, red plums, squash, endive, mini lettuce, white corn on the cob, Yukon Gold potatoes, and kirby cucumbers. (The cherries were definitely a splurge, but they are perfect.)
Hope everyone is having a good weekend!
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