August Self-Care Challenge
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Went back to the gym to lift weights after work. I havent done that for two weeks. Went to painting class. Listened to song “defying gravity” from Wicked for inspiration. Busy week but slivers of self care. Also, trying to talk kindly to myself in my mind.2
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Just found this and
the idea of self-care.
This last week I have been reconnecting to my inner self by doing daily meditation each morning. Hubster has even said he enjoys the meditations.
Yesterday I did a morning meditation; spent some time working on a crochet project; did some puzzles; worked on my jigsaw.
Also got in a HIIT cardio/core workout session. Those endorphins are something else! Lol!
Also reinstating my daily affirmations.
💎 Today I am focused and determined 💎
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Hi friends, as some of you know this is my third month in painting class. I'm learning a lot l, but the best part is for two hours I'm just focused on the task at hand. Here's tonight's painting ; it's hard to get things proportional, but I liked the color scheme.
That's such a vibrant and lively painting. Don't worry too much about proportion. Your painting is very intuitive.2 -
I've been burning through a new book series. been a while3
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@Idontcareyoupick, I love your name! I don't know if you're familiar with the Enneagram, but it involves 9 different personality types. A type 9, which my mother is, is summed up by "I don't care, you pick." Go with the flow. It's all good. That is definitely NOT my type!! I wish I were more like that.2
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@Idontcareyoupick, I love your name! I don't know if you're familiar with the Enneagram, but it involves 9 different personality types. A type 9, which my mother is, is summed up by "I don't care, you pick." Go with the flow. It's all good. That is definitely NOT my type!! I wish I were more like that.
I've never heard of that, I'll have to go look it up. My bf was setting this up for me 2 weightloss seasons ago and that's what I told him and he put it in lol3 -
Aug 22: efficiently got a lot of errands done
Aug 23: browsed art store for 45 mins to an hour))))
Also, looked at photo I took of an art piece I did a few months ago & it was turned 90 degrees- totally better!! Ha!4 -
i’m babysitting this little bunny for a friend for a few days - he is sure making me smile!3
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HELLO to everyone here My snippet of self care was a 5 min guided meditation to remind myself to breathe when I'm stressed & to stop destroying myself, that I'm worthy of happiness & contentment...it's only a wee blurb BUT it is everything I need to hear to remind myself throughout the day of these very things.
I also have taken my elderly pup for an extended walk each morning for the past few days. He can't walk as far as he used to so I normally use that as an excuse to do the quick version most walks, but what I've found is his energy level is amped in the a.m. so we can go the extra, so by doing this self care for me, I'm also helping him with his self care.
It's a win-win for me cause both of us are happier!!!! 5 -
Thurs 23/8:
💎 Today I am focused and determined 💎
Fri 24/8:
💎 I am focusing on health and fitness 💎
This morning I did a Zen meditation when I woke up.
Afterwards, I did a 55 minute HIIT workout, and then went out for a little retail therapy.
Had lunch with hubster when I got home.
💎 I am determined to reach my ideal weight of 155lbs 💎
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Bought a pattypan squash at the farmers market this morning. I've never used one before and have done Internet research and am ready to cook it as a side tonight. I love playing with new ingredients. It looks like an alien spaceship.3
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Aug 24: big decluttering day! Felt great!
Aug 25: took a walk when I was feeling a little sad: much better!3 -
Did a 30 min sleep mediation in bed last night. I probably made it only to 10 min before I feel asleep. I also tried Valerian (sleep herb) and I think it helped too.2
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Spent time with family from out of town yesterday2
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I learned that large pattypan squashes need to be peeled. Everything I read on the Interwebs said to eat the peels. They must not have had big suckers like the one I bought. I had chopped it up and sauteed it with herbs and lemon and it was delicious, but my husband and I had to individually scoop the squash out of each piece because the skin was like hard cardboard even though the innards were nice and soft--and tasty, almost like a potato. I'm going to buy another one next Saturday and try again--this time peeling it first. I love learning new things!
Today's self-care will be going through every drawer in my dresser, no doubt getting rid of half the stuff in there, and folding the rest a la Marie Kondo (or whatever her names is) like I did when I first read her book.
Have a great Sunday, everyone!1 -
Just put this as the lock screen on my iPad so that I will see it each time I open it up.
Saturday 25/8
I had an unexpected visitor in the morning. It was my step brother whom I haven't seen for over 40 years. We chatted about old times over coffee.
I met up with some friends for a chat in the afternoon.
Sunday 26/8
This morning I did a Zen meditation when I woke up.
We visited my daughter and her boys after lunch.
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Aug 26: 90 min hike in the hills! A delicious salad. Major purge of closet, take 2, and took
Items to charity right away. A great day!3 -
I am reaping the benefit of all these meditations that I have been doing. Meditation focuses the mind on what one wants from life, and the power of positivity. I'm in the throes of a major declutter of my home, and my life. It's very cathartic.💎 Today, my vibration is lifted into the harmony 💎
💎 of all that I need, all that I dream of, and all my ambitions 💎
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Wow what a great Bank Holiday weekend, I worked half day Friday, so pretty much 4 days of relaxing and having lots of self-care, myself and my hubby have had a busy summer and September is a busy month for us too, so we took the long weekend for ourselves, did lots of meditation/mindfulness, yoga, walking and face masks etc.
It has been lush, our little private mini retreat and now I feel revitalised 3
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