July Self-Care Challenge

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  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 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: 10,875 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    5 km run
    Handstand practice
    Drew this with my Apple Pencil on my iPad Pro this morning.

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    Lovely!! I’ve been
    Tempted to get that set-up!!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 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: 4,155 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: 10,875 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.

    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: 10,875 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
    @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: 2,937 Member
    Orphia 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: 10,875 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: 10,875 Member
    @pamdaniels02
    Welcome!! Sounds like a great time!!
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,325 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: 10,875 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: 4,155 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: 10,875 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
    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: 10,875 Member
    @Orphia

    It’s a great idea you shared.

    I just had to think about it awhile!