May Self-Care Challenge

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  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    Read today during lunch. Helped to quiet my mind
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,337 Member
    Went for a walk during lunch and after work. Picked up food for the kids instead of cooking tonight.
  • twyla77
    twyla77 Posts: 445 Member
    felt like sleeping in, so i slept in!
  • nelja
    nelja Posts: 282 Member
    Made lunches ahead yesterday evening and had plenty of time this morning to finish morning chores.And could lie in bed a few minutes longer.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    May 15 - took some time to visit some friends today! Got steps in & loved seeing them. Many commented on how good I look, which was fun!

    Took a nice walk this evening listening to an interesting podcast — was really disappointed when my phone ran out of juice! Will do this from now on!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    May 16 - Drew & Painted 23 minutes!!!!! Off to do more! Finally, I did it!

    This challenge is SO awesome!!! Thank you!!
  • Lora2380
    Lora2380 Posts: 195 Member
    Set a date with an old friend (who lives out of town) to get together and I’ll stay at her place. We are both so busy with our families that we usually come last, so this is amazing for both of us! I can’t wait!
  • twyla77
    twyla77 Posts: 445 Member
    doing a hair mask right now!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,337 Member
    Got a mani and pedi. But the place had on the news and it was one disturbing story after another. So, a lady asked them to change it. So, the switched channels to another news show. I take it they don't have cable:) Oh well. I still enjoyed my time.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    @twyla77
    This is such a great challenge/group...

    Are you planning to continue this in June? I hope so!

    Please let us know!!
  • twyla77
    twyla77 Posts: 445 Member
    @twyla77
    This is such a great challenge/group...

    Are you planning to continue this in June? I hope so!

    Please let us know!!

    Yes, let’s do it again in June! i love reading all these ideas!

  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,337 Member
    No self care tonight but will meditate before bed soon. So, that's a little self care.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    @twyla77 Congratulations on meeting your goal weight!!!

    Delighted we will continue in June!! Thank you!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    May 17
    Painted for over 30 minutes ie lost track of time!!
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    in the month of may I developed a new walking work out - in the am before work. I have been dedicated and it helps me to feel healthy and strong.
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    walked the lake at lunchtime - bit of yoga and meditating outside. wonderfully centering.
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    Got to the gym today and it feels nice and clearing my head
  • gilesjennifer267
    gilesjennifer267 Posts: 22 Member
    @twyla77 I just found this and I think this is such an awesome idea! I hope it's alright if I join late!!
  • gilesjennifer267
    gilesjennifer267 Posts: 22 Member
    Lora2380 wrote: »
    I need this, I come last.... always... I’m going to do 30 days of yoga and meditation this month (done today’s!) and going to paint my toenails tonight.

    I am the same way. I have been told by so many people that sometimes it is okay to be a little selfish, that we have to take care of ourselves to take care of others. Definitely something I need to work on!
  • gilesjennifer267
    gilesjennifer267 Posts: 22 Member
    I know I am late joining, but I have taken the past hour or so to try an find some friends here on MFP, a lady recommended I search forums and groups to find some people I things in common with and this is the fist thing I have come across. So, I am feeling blessed at the moment. I decided to take some timeto do something positive for myself and found this. I will be posting again tomorrow. What a lovely idea you have here!
  • gilesjennifer267
    gilesjennifer267 Posts: 22 Member
    Today I'm going to a therapist just to talk. I hold things inside and always have a smile on my face. And it will be nice to remove the mask and talk to someone impartial. Xo

    I have been considering doing this as well. Maybe this can be my post on Monday. :smile:
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    edited May 2018
    What a lovely thread!! I've enjoyed reading it all. Do you do this every month?

    Today is Saturday here. I've done these things that made me feel positive today:
    • Walked to and walked/jogged parkrun (recovering from a 38 km run yesterday).
    • Gone for coffee with the parkrun gang, and helped with an IT problem.
    • Walked home a different way and took photos of the war memorials for a friend in the US who wanted to see them.
    • Mended my favourite black turtleneck jumper.
    • Finished a free 4-week online course I've been doing from The Open University called "The Science of Nutrition".
    • Put my name down for another 3-week course called "Brain and Behaviour - Regulating Body Weight" from Purdue University.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    May 18 - replenished groceries so I have yummy, healthy options this weekend & walked there & back, carrying the groceries!