July Self-Care Challenge

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  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    Needed self-care big time!

    Soaked my feet in bubble bath shallow tub, then rubbed, buffed, clipped, dried, etc...

    Massages with lotion & put on nice clean socks. And then massaged my legs and arms as an extra treat!

    Bubble bath made the bathroom smell Great!!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Things that have been my rules for 3 years:


    I will go for a walk or run every day.

    I will not eat calories I haven't earned yet.

    I will attend parkrun every Saturday.



    More recent rules:

    I will not drink alcohol. (Since Jan 31 2018).

    I will do handstands and stretching for 5 minutes every day. (Since June 1 2018).



    I want to keep this up!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Ooh, I should add one about keeping my room and the kitchen tidy!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    @Orphia

    Yep, these rules or routines are Key!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    For those who didn't click the link, they suggested reassessing your rules after 30 days.

    Some people may be too hard on themselves.

    Things like "no chocolate" tends to lead to bingeing for some, for example.

    Some people go 30 days without alcohol, then think it allows them to have 5 drinks every night for the rest of the year.

    No alcohol has worked for me for 170 days so far, but it might not work for others.

    Sustainable rules lead to success.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    July 21 Self-care
    Ate breakfast outside with hubby
    Took photos on our hike.
    Got off social media - at least for today - too much sad stuff
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    Today's self-care was "enforced" since I awoke to no tv, phone, or internet. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
    1. First, I read the Bible, which helped calm my fears about my Pookie cat.
    2. Next, I read 4 chapters in a new and very promising novel. Had it not been for the Cable going out, I probably would have returned it to the library unread.
    3. Lastly, I listened to some OLD LP's while coloring in my beautiful coloring book.
    That got me through my morning weekend routine of relaxing with two large cups of tea.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    Tried a new recipe today- I never successfully cooked meatballs so I did that. Added marinara sauce and put over pasta. Dinner is served!

    Rules:
    1) Get over 8,000 steps every day.
    2) No alcohol/drinking at home. Aiming to be alcohol free period.
    3) Tell my family I love them and try to always speak kindly to them.
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Tried a new recipe today- I never successfully cooked meatballs so I did that. Added marinara sauce and put over pasta. Dinner is served!

    Rules:
    1) Get over 8,000 steps every day.
    2) No alcohol/drinking at home. Aiming to be alcohol free period.
    3) Tell my family I love them and try to always speak kindly to them.

    Sounds delicious, Julie!

    I love your rules too. 😃
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    Yesterday washed hair and painted nails
    Today went walking with the fam
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    July 22

    Lotion on my legs & feet - so soft
    Lots of fun decluttering - made real progress!
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
    July 22

    Lotion on my legs & feet - so soft
    Lots of fun decluttering - made real progress!

    Yay on the decluttering! 👏👏👏
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    SaraKim17 wrote: »
    MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
    July 22

    Lotion on my legs & feet - so soft
    Lots of fun decluttering - made real progress!

    Yay on the decluttering! 👏👏👏

    Thanks for the encouragement @SaraKim17 !! It sure is good exercise & great for step count — with a sense of accomplishment & a nice space afterwards! Win, win, win,win :)

    Now off to do another hour!!

    How are things going for you?
  • Sunshine0000000
    Sunshine0000000 Posts: 7 Member
    Can I start tomorrow? :):)
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    Sunshine0000000 wrote: »
    Can I start tomorrow? :):)

    Of course you can! Welcome!!!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    July 24
    Took along walk with great music — needed the endorphin boost!
    Saw GORGEOUS Roses!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Today I put some money in my superannuation fund.

    Not much, but if there's one thing I've learned from MFP, losing weight, and running, it's that all the small efforts can make a big difference.
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
    SaraKim17 wrote: »
    MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
    July 22

    Lotion on my legs & feet - so soft
    Lots of fun decluttering - made real progress!

    Yay on the decluttering! 👏👏👏

    Thanks for the encouragement @SaraKim17 !! It sure is good exercise & great for step count — with a sense of accomplishment & a nice space afterwards! Win, win, win,win :)

    Now off to do another hour!!

    How are things going for you?

    Sorry, I have been distracted with worry about my cat, so I just noticed this. I am SO thankful she's doing better!

    I'm off this week, so on this stormy morning I'm relaxing with Pookie, good tea, a surprisingly good novel, and now MFP. Also, I've actually lit a candle, something I enjoy but rarely do (to be honest, I would like to do this a lot more often, but anxiety holds me back).

    I hope everyone is having a good day! 💕
  • twyla77
    twyla77 Posts: 445 Member
    i have been dog-sitting for my boss for a few days, and i am LOVING all the walks i get to go on with her! It’s funny how many people want to stop and chat when you’re out walking with a dog! Ruby is an 11 year old black lab / bernese mountain dog, a very friendly giant! happy to share her with my neighborhood, and she’s just as happy to get so many head rubs!
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    This morning I did another item on my mental "I'm procrastinating because I'm scared" list.

    This afternoon or tomorrow I think I'm going to go to Michaels or Staples and pick up a pretty planner of some sort. It's going to be my One Difficult Thing planner. I'm going to pick one scary, intimidating, confusing, difficult (you get the idea) thing to do each day. I hope this doesn't sound too pathetic, LOL!

    I have little smiley face stickers, and I'll give myself one for each successful day. Sometimes we just have to play games with ourselves.
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    SaraKim17 wrote: »
    This morning I did another item on my mental "I'm procrastinating because I'm scared" list.

    This afternoon or tomorrow I think I'm going to go to Michaels or Staples and pick up a pretty planner of some sort. It's going to be my One Difficult Thing planner. I'm going to pick one scary, intimidating, confusing, difficult (you get the idea) thing to do each day. I hope this doesn't sound too pathetic, LOL!

    I have little smiley face stickers, and I'll give myself one for each successful day. Sometimes we just have to play games with ourselves.

    I like it!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    SaraKim17 wrote: »
    This morning I did another item on my mental "I'm procrastinating because I'm scared" list.

    This afternoon or tomorrow I think I'm going to go to Michaels or Staples and pick up a pretty planner of some sort. It's going to be my One Difficult Thing planner. I'm going to pick one scary, intimidating, confusing, difficult (you get the idea) thing to do each day. I hope this doesn't sound too pathetic, LOL!

    I have little smiley face stickers, and I'll give myself one for each successful day. Sometimes we just have to play games with ourselves.

    I love this idea. It’s almost like having a project - by learning how to use the planner, stay organized, decorate it. Life should be fun and playful! I saw some great planners like this at Hobby Lobby, and I may go get one soon. Thanks for the idea!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    Today I put some money in my superannuation fund.

    Not much, but if there's one thing I've learned from MFP, losing weight, and running, it's that all the small efforts can make a big difference.

    Excellent idea! Xo
  • Ssssss666666
    Ssssss666666 Posts: 560 Member
    Today is the first day of my annual leave and I have stayed at home all day and just relaxed. Bliss take care all
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    July 26:
    Bookstore: treated myself to another Activity book on drawing!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Wrote this to share with friends after learning so much in here.

    https://zenmode.org/2018/07/28/self-care-ideas-for-men-and-women/
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    Wrote this to share with friends after learning so much in here.

    https://zenmode.org/2018/07/28/self-care-ideas-for-men-and-women/

    I enjoyed reading that so much! You’re a talented blogger; you get to the point and enlighten us with your ideas.

    Something nice happened the other day on vacation. I went to pay in Starbucks drive through line and the barista said, the people in front of you paid for your order. So, I said I’ll pay for the people in back of me. I’m imaging the chain went on pretty long. Anyway, that is self care in the form of surprising someone by doing a good deed. It put a big smile on our faces.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,153 Member
    July 27: Reading - a lot!

    July 28: more reading & photographing nature!!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    Orphia wrote: »
    Wrote this to share with friends after learning so much in here.

    https://zenmode.org/2018/07/28/self-care-ideas-for-men-and-women/

    I enjoyed reading that so much! You’re a talented blogger; you get to the point and enlighten us with your ideas.

    Something nice happened the other day on vacation. I went to pay in Starbucks drive through line and the barista said, the people in front of you paid for your order. So, I said I’ll pay for the people in back of me. I’m imaging the chain went on pretty long. Anyway, that is self care in the form of surprising someone by doing a good deed. It put a big smile on our faces.

    Thank you, Julie! x

    What a lovely story! Thanks for telling us.
  • twyla77
    twyla77 Posts: 445 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    Wrote this to share with friends after learning so much in here.

    https://zenmode.org/2018/07/28/self-care-ideas-for-men-and-women/

    i love this!
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