July Self-Care Challenge

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  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    Today, I went to the market/flea and bought some candles, a giant chocolate chip cookie, a pretty dress and some body lotion. It's an upscale flea with artists and natural products sold. I went with my daughter.

    Then, I bought her an inkjet printer; she's a young artist (age 17) and needs one for transfers to make t-shirts. She's my inspiration to take time to do crafts and painting.
    @SaraKim17 I used to love browsing magazines. Thanks for the reminder. I think I'll stop always going on my ipad and wasting time and get back to reading more.
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    @MadisonMolly2017, I've seen "Enchanted Forest"; it's beautiful. :)

    @JulieAL1969, I realize I spend too much time on my Kindle these days. It was nice looking at a "real" magazine, and easier on my eyes. Sounds like you and your daughter had a very nice day!

    Today's self care has been reading an actual book, but it's about diabetes. It may be healthy, but it's making me depressed and I'm already feeling down. (Honestly, I want to go to the grocery store and buy cookies right now. Fighting the urge.) :|

  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    edited July 2018
    Today's self care has been reading an actual book, but it's about diabetes. It may be healthy, but it's making me depressed and I'm already feeling down. (Honestly, I want to go to the grocery store and buy cookies right now. Fighting the urge.) :|

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    @SaraKim17
    Yes, I’ve experienced that with some of my nutrition & health research. Best to read something else or watch a comedy. Go back to it when you’re feeling better. That’s what I did, and it really helped.

    What works for me: “Food won’t fix it; it will just give me another problem to deal with.” Call a friend? Go for a photo walk listening to awesome music? A magazine in a bath? Fresh flowers? Self-care is essential. PS. I avoid sweets, so I don’t get these cravings anymore- hard at first, SUPER easy to do later. Really.
  • bufger
    bufger Posts: 763 Member
    Today I did a yoga class this morning, had an ice cream in the sun (within calorie limit) and had an hour sleep in the garden. Namaste 🙏🏻
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    @MadisonMolly2017, thank you! Your words helped, and I started tidying up my home.

    @bufger, sounds like a really nice day!
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    spent some time with friends
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    July 15: went to an art fair, enjoyed the music, danced!!
    Ate breakfast outside!!!
  • twyla77
    twyla77 Posts: 445 Member
    Brought a picnic blanket to work and invited my coworkers to eat lunch in the park with me! We all usually eat at our desks, but it's so nice to get away from the screens and into the fresh air for a bit! I even remembered to re-apply my sunscreen before heading out!
  • twyla77
    twyla77 Posts: 445 Member
    @MadisonMolly2017 - Bookshop browsing is THE BEST!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    5 km run
    Handstand practice
    Drew this with my Apple Pencil on my iPad Pro this morning.

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  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    twyla77 wrote: »
    @MadisonMolly2017 - Bookshop browsing is THE BEST!

    I SO agree!! Amazon is just not the same!!

    Nice idea with the blanket!!

  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    5 km run
    Handstand practice
    Drew this with my Apple Pencil on my iPad Pro this morning.

    nsjw1jahrmt8.jpg

    Lovely!! I’ve been
    Tempted to get that set-up!!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    July 16
    Listened to really great music on my walk!

    Had some lovely snuggles with my cat.

    I am realizing I’m still not *really* doing self-care- will put more thought into it!!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    Today, I went through 10 big drawers of clothing in bedroom And made a mountain of clothing to donate. I'll now move to the dining room to continue de-cluttering. I feel calmer already.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Today, I went through 10 big drawers of clothing in bedroom And made a mountain of clothing to donate. I'll now move to the dining room to continue de-cluttering. I feel calmer already.

    WOW- Congratulations!!!!

    You’re inspiring me!

    I’m just afraid I’ll have nothing to wear! LoL

    I just finished my dining room!! You’ll feel even lighter! This time through, I left a few empty shelves. Amazing how much more relaxing/Zen it feels.(Now, to not put stuff there in future!!) LoL
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Molly and Julie, I love hearing that you've been decluttering! xx

    I don't know why, but it just makes me feel more peaceful.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    I did more drawing on my iPad Pro this morning. Makes me so happy to be able to say that.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    @Orphia
    So awesome! You are inspiring me! I still seem to be reluctant to make art, but I’m not giving up. *Almost* got out the coloring books this evening.

    Tomorrow is another opportunity!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
    @Orphia
    So awesome! You are inspiring me! I still seem to be reluctant to make art, but I’m not giving up. *Almost* got out the coloring books this evening.

    Tomorrow is another opportunity!

    @MadisonMolly2017

    I'm finding if I can do it on my phone or iPad, I'm much more likely to do it! :smiley:

    Maybe you could download an app for colouring for your phone. I know they're out there. x
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
    @Orphia
    So awesome! You are inspiring me! I still seem to be reluctant to make art, but I’m not giving up. *Almost* got out the coloring books this evening.

    Tomorrow is another opportunity!

    @MadisonMolly2017

    I'm finding if I can do it on my phone or iPad, I'm much more likely to do it! :smiley:

    Maybe you could download an app for colouring for your phone. I know they're out there. x

    I definitely can't consider it coloring, but I do enjoy the Colorfy app when I'm in the mood. I find it rather soothing. 🌼
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    @Orphia Thank you! I read your suggestion last night & opened my Recolor App & did one!

    @SaraKim17 Yes, I have Colorfy too! I like it because you can import your own drawings!!

    Thank you, both. I used to load photos of my art or other photos into them, color and mod in other apps! I Really like a lot of the images I created. Thank you for reminding me!!!
  • pamdaniels02
    pamdaniels02 Posts: 1 Member
    Joining MFP again and saw this challenge. I know July is half way over but it's never too late to take care of me! So today I joined a couple of great friends for lunch at a precious tea shop diner and enjoyed a lot of laughter and catching up.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    @pamdaniels02
    Welcome!! Sounds like a great time!!
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    in about 2 hours i'll be on a massage table,. ahhhh
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Make a list of “Absolute Nos”

    https://psychcentral.com/blog/3-self-care-strategies-to-transform-your-life/

    Don’t rush.
    Don’t spend more on your credit card than you can repay at payday.
    Don’t gossip.
    Don’t keep things you don’t love or need.
    Don’t answer the phone during dinner.
    Don’t go to bed late and don’t sleep in.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    Make a list of “Absolute Nos”

    https://psychcentral.com/blog/3-self-care-strategies-to-transform-your-life/

    Don’t rush.
    Don’t spend more on your credit card than you can repay at payday.
    Don’t gossip.
    Don’t keep things you don’t love or need.
    Don’t answer the phone during dinner.
    Don’t go to bed late and don’t sleep in.

    Thank you! Great find.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    Part of my self care "no list" is NO drinking at home. I've been cutting back as much as possible and one of my Firm NO's is I will not pour a drink at home.
    I like the "no " list idea in this article! Thanks for sharing it.

    Does anyone remember the great segment on NPR Called "This I know". I remember hearing some amazing essays written and read by regular people on that radio program. I once made a list of things I call "This I know...." Your article triggered my memory of this.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    Absolute No’s (for me):
    I will not have a greater than 15 minute commute unless it’s walking!

    I will not have a messy kitchen (reset each time used).

    I will not let the supply of healthy foods in the house go below what is needed for next two days.

    I will not skip weighing & tracking all food.

    I will not have cheat days/meals, etc. (only cheating myself & re-activating the thrill of overeating)

    I will not be sedentary.



  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
    Absolute No’s (for me):
    I will not have a greater than 15 minute commute unless it’s walking!

    I will not have a messy kitchen (reset each time used).

    I will not let the supply of healthy foods in the house go below what is needed for next two days.

    I will not skip weighing & tracking all food.

    I will not have cheat days/meals, etc. (only cheating myself & re-activating the thrill of overeating)

    I will not be sedentary.



    I love that you've done this!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    @Orphia

    It’s a great idea you shared.

    I just had to think about it awhile!
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