January 2019 Self Care Challenge

PKM0515
PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
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Hoping to continue this topic in the new year. :)

Today's self care:
  • Walked with a friend.
  • Logged my food and kept my eating under control.
  • Took all my medicine, including a multi-vitamin and a baby aspirin.
  • Wrote in my journal. (I've set a goal for myself to "write SOMETHING every day.")
  • Wrote in my gratitude notebook.
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  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    @skram01, sounds like a nice start to the new year. :)
  • MrsEllikat
    MrsEllikat Posts: 27 Member
    Today’s self-care activities:

    -Took my vitamins
    -Cleaned
    -Did a morning Bible study
    -Spent time enjoying word puzzles and board games
    -Listened to music and had quiet time instead of watching tv
    -Discussed monthly budget with husband
    -Tracked my food

  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    Thanks for this thread! Today, I spent time with family and went to a movie with them but I did enjoy it, too. Took more vitamins today. Today was less self care but tomorrow I’ll be back at work. Self care a priority when dealing with a stressful job.
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    @MrsEllikat, sounds like a good start to the new year! I love word puzzles and board games.

    @RubyRed427, I hear you about the stressful job. I've been off since Christmas Eve, and I'm feeling rather anxious about going back to work today. Maybe we should both think of some relaxing self care for this evening.

    I just read a couple of devotionals to start my day.

  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    edited January 2019
    Today's Self Care:

    - Went for a good walk at lunch (while listening to Emily Ley's "A Simplified Life").
    - Wrote in my journal and in my gratitude notebook.
    - Took all meds, including vitamin and baby aspirin.
    - Logged!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    Self care:
    *Great workout - cardio and weights
    *coffee on the way home for a treat
    * Opened a can of cherry seltzer water called “Bubly”- tastes pretty good
    *Will read a book
    *Will meditate for 10 min.
  • MrsEllikat
    MrsEllikat Posts: 27 Member
    Self-care (Jan 2):
    -Morning Bible study
    -Exercise
    -Food tracking
    -Reasonable food choices when eating out
    -Shut off tv when I was cutting it on just because and listened to music instead

    Morning Self-care (Jan 3):
    -Bible study
    -Quick clean of kitchen & dishes
    -Exercise - I lifted weights even though I was feeling self-conscious
    -Resisted temptation to start work early instead of doing things listed above
  • Fitatelo
    Fitatelo Posts: 180 Member
    January 2nd:
    -Completed my morning & evening hygiene routines
    -Ate enough
    -Journaled
    -Meditated
    -Got out and walked the dog even though it was rainy and miserable
  • kam32991
    kam32991 Posts: 13 Member
    January 2:
    Trying to get back on track after the holidays so the hubby and I tried out a new recipe that was delicious and I spent a little time crafting and reading.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    Have not been sleeping well at all for the last few days.
    So, self care to help me sleep well tonight:
    Went to yoga.
    Will meditate for 30 min. Instead of 10 min.
    Will shut off all electronics 30 min before bed.
    Will read my book and listen to peaceful music.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    Jan 3
    Played, snuggles, and petted with my sweet cat!

    Walked A LOT 1:53 mins total. Amazing Sunset Sky stopped me in my tracks...

    Splurged on. FLOW magazine...

    Reflected on yesterday’s art project - in writing- filling two pages. Art DOES heal!

    Ate well.
  • Fitatelo
    Fitatelo Posts: 180 Member
    January 3rd:
    -Completed my morning & evening hygiene routines
    -Ate enough
    -Took a nap
    -Meditated
    -Got to the gym
    -Increased my water intake
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    Have not been sleeping well at all for the last few days.
    So, self care to help me sleep well tonight:
    Went to yoga.
    Will meditate for 30 min. Instead of 10 min.
    Will shut off all electronics 30 min before bed.
    Will read my book and listen to peaceful music.

    Update: None of these things helped me sleep :D I had another poor night. I think it must be hormonal.
    Today self care:
    Will stay home, read, maybe go and get a coffee for a little while. I also may start journaling tonight.
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    Hmm, I posted my self care for yesterday early this morning, but I don't see it. Maybe I hit Preview instead of Post?

    I'm not going to retype everything, but I wanted to mention, @MadisonMolly2017, that I love FLOW magazine. I can't justify the expense on a regular basis, but it's a wonderful treat!
  • jmgr9993
    jmgr9993 Posts: 41 Member
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    Have not been sleeping well at all for the last few days.
    So, self care to help me sleep well tonight:
    Went to yoga.
    Will meditate for 30 min. Instead of 10 min.
    Will shut off all electronics 30 min before bed.
    Will read my book and listen to peaceful music.

    Update: None of these things helped me sleep :D I had another poor night. I think it must be hormonal.
    Today self care:
    Will stay home, read, maybe go and get a coffee for a little while. I also may start journaling tonight.


    Not sure what type of meditation you are doing. I also struggled with sleep. I would lay down and a million thoughts would start running through my mind. I found this app called Breethe.. my 10 year old and I will put lavender in our diffuser and meditate the deep sleep on the app. Best sleep I have had in forever. Just thought I would throw the suggestion out there!! Good luck
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    jmgr9993 wrote: »
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    Have not been sleeping well at all for the last few days.
    So, self care to help me sleep well tonight:
    Went to yoga.
    Will meditate for 30 min. Instead of 10 min.
    Will shut off all electronics 30 min before bed.
    Will read my book and listen to peaceful music.

    Update: None of these things helped me sleep :D I had another poor night. I think it must be hormonal.
    Today self care:
    Will stay home, read, maybe go and get a coffee for a little while. I also may start journaling tonight.


    Not sure what type of meditation you are doing. I also struggled with sleep. I would lay down and a million thoughts would start running through my mind. I found this app called Breethe.. my 10 year old and I will put lavender in our diffuser and meditate the deep sleep on the app. Best sleep I have had in forever. Just thought I would throw the suggestion out there!! Good luck

    Thanks so much! I will check out Breathe. Yes, lavender is good idea. I have a little vial that my sister gave me once. I’ll find it.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    Self care- good
    Made a list on a special “habit building” calendar of all the things i can do every day or some days in January. (Example I wrote : plank 1 min., eat raw veggies, mediation, no alcohol , read for 15 min. ...) Then, I colored the little boxes on the chart on the days I do those things.
    Wrote a few sentences in a 5 year “Line a day” journal for the first four days of January. And I also read my entries last year.
    Listened to an AA speaker who is so funny on youtube called “Sister Bea”.
    Tonight, a good night of self care.
  • thisPGHlife
    thisPGHlife Posts: 440 Member
    I have been making a point to spend at least a few minutes a day doing something artistic as well as reading before bed. Today I started my "training" on the Rachel Carson trail. I have my SMART goals for the year and I have some of them being down into monthly goals. I feel good about being back in a routine and working towards those goals!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    SaraKim17 wrote: »
    Hmm, I posted my self care for yesterday early this morning, but I don't see it. Maybe I hit Preview instead of Post?

    I'm not going to retype everything, but I wanted to mention, @MadisonMolly2017, that I love FLOW magazine. I can't justify the expense on a regular basis, but it's a wonderful treat!

    @SaraKim17 I agree. I purchase them only occasionally!
  • quansc
    quansc Posts: 80 Member
    Yesterday I worked out at OTF. I hosted an early birthday celebration and went bowling with my family. We usually just have dinner. I want to start adding more activity to our lives.
  • MrsEllikat
    MrsEllikat Posts: 27 Member
    Yesterday (Jan 4) Self-Care:
    -Morning Bible study
    -Took a walk outside
    -Teamwork with spouse: Cooked dinner at home while listening to a book on tape and husband cleaned kitchen
    -Attempted (unsuccessfully) to make a medical appt; will try again Monday

  • Fitatelo
    Fitatelo Posts: 180 Member
    January 4th:
    -Completed my morning & evening hygiene routines
    -Ate enough
    -Meditated
    -Journaled
    -Got to the gym, even though I didn't want to
  • MrsEllikat
    MrsEllikat Posts: 27 Member
    Jan 5 self care:
    -Bible study
    -Dinner
    - Food tracking
    -Exercise
    -I’m happy with my food choices but I need to continue being mindful about portions
    -Quiet rest time & time enjoying music
    -Cleaning
    -Good choices grocery shopping; washing & portioning produce and snacks
    -Acknowleding and embracing happiness
  • sydwes1
    sydwes1 Posts: 13 Member
    Self Care:
    1) tracked my meals
    2) ate within my calorie limit
    3) walked for 30 minutes
    4) cleaned my bedroom.
    5) enjoying some football. Go Cowboys!!!!!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,371 Member
    edited January 2019
    Self care:
    Painted for two hours with acrylic paint on canvas- A vase with flowers. It brought me such joy.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    I love reading these threads. I don't post in here much any more but I try to keep up with the posts in here every few days. I've learned so much in here.

    I've learned not to let self-care be just another chore.

    Work days (Mon-Thurs) I just keep up with my 7-days a week daily enriching self-improvement habits:
    • 5 minutes studying Greek,
    • do a drawing,
    • 5 minutes handstands/stretching
    • logging all meals
    • logging my training
    • running, walking, or swimming.

    These keep me fit, mentally alert, at goal weight, and very happy.

    Even if I've been busy at work or home, keeping up with these things reassures me I'm not heading down a slippery slope.

    The weekday chores are to do the dishes before and after dinner, any errands to keep the household functioning, and admin tasks for groups I'm involved in.

    Weekday bonus self-care:
    • If I have time for reading/writing/posting in MFP (a self-care treat) I see that as a bonus.
    • If my other half is home when I get home, we talk about our day and discuss the latest news and political satire he's been watching.
    • I also try to wind down with a few minutes on Facebook to catch up with friends before bed.

    On weekends, I do self-care things I haven't done for a week or a while.
    • Decluttering and cleaning, which I've grown to see as rewarding and revitalising.
    • Catching up with blogs, forums, email newsletters, and articles, plus my favourite MFP threads/forums.
    • Lunch with my Mum usually on a Friday.
    • parkrun every Saturday, and sometimes I also go to a café with my parkrun peeps afterwards.
    • Occasionally I'll watch a movie or documentary.
    • Whatever I want.

    And sometimes I see something one of you has done, and I think, that sounds like something I really want and need to do! :smiley::heart:




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