June Self-Care Challenge
twyla77
Posts: 445 Member
May felt so much nicer reading all of the different ways everyone was taking care of themselves, so let's keep it going! Even just reading through the thread to see what everyone was up put a smile on my face, and I am grateful for that! Looking forward to another month of positive vibes!
For the new joiners, here's what this challenge is all about!
We're all here on MFP to improve our physical health & strengthen our bodies, but what about working on our mental health? As indulgent as the term "self-care" sounds, it really is an important way to help prevent "overload burnout" as well as reduce the negative effects of every day stress.
I'm committing to 1 act of self-care every day of June. These acts don't have to be costly or time consuming, just little things that I can work into my regular schedule to help me feel good mentally while I work on feeling good physically!
If anyone wants to join this challenge please do - if you want to log in daily or a few times over the month to comment/share what you're up to, that would be great - the more ideas the better, because not everyone feels the same about certain things - some people might consider a day at the spa getting a pedicure and facial relaxing, but to me that would be a stressful afternoon! To each their own, this isn't about what's right or what's wrong, it's about what makes YOU feel good!
A few ideas from blogs, articles & friends to get started:
*try a new recipe
*say no to something without feeling guilty / realize the benefits of saying no to some things
*declutter your wardrobe / donate some items of clothing that you haven't worn or no longer fit
*get up out of your office chair and go for a walk (outdoors if possible!)
*start a puzzle
*tell yourself a body positive affirmation such as "I love _______ about my body because it makes me feel special & unique."
*go for a bike ride to nowhere in particular, just for fun! Not to get your Fitbit number up, but just because you feel like it.
*clean up your work area / desk
*unplug for a few hours and enjoy a cup of tea and a book
*buy a drugstore face-mask and a fun nail polish and have a DIY pampering session
*watch a TEDtalk about something you're interested in, or something you'd like to learn more about
*diffuse some uplifting essential oils
Anyways, even if you don't join the daily challenge, I hope you still take a bit of time in June to do something great, just for yourself! You deserve it!
For the new joiners, here's what this challenge is all about!
We're all here on MFP to improve our physical health & strengthen our bodies, but what about working on our mental health? As indulgent as the term "self-care" sounds, it really is an important way to help prevent "overload burnout" as well as reduce the negative effects of every day stress.
I'm committing to 1 act of self-care every day of June. These acts don't have to be costly or time consuming, just little things that I can work into my regular schedule to help me feel good mentally while I work on feeling good physically!
If anyone wants to join this challenge please do - if you want to log in daily or a few times over the month to comment/share what you're up to, that would be great - the more ideas the better, because not everyone feels the same about certain things - some people might consider a day at the spa getting a pedicure and facial relaxing, but to me that would be a stressful afternoon! To each their own, this isn't about what's right or what's wrong, it's about what makes YOU feel good!
A few ideas from blogs, articles & friends to get started:
*try a new recipe
*say no to something without feeling guilty / realize the benefits of saying no to some things
*declutter your wardrobe / donate some items of clothing that you haven't worn or no longer fit
*get up out of your office chair and go for a walk (outdoors if possible!)
*start a puzzle
*tell yourself a body positive affirmation such as "I love _______ about my body because it makes me feel special & unique."
*go for a bike ride to nowhere in particular, just for fun! Not to get your Fitbit number up, but just because you feel like it.
*clean up your work area / desk
*unplug for a few hours and enjoy a cup of tea and a book
*buy a drugstore face-mask and a fun nail polish and have a DIY pampering session
*watch a TEDtalk about something you're interested in, or something you'd like to learn more about
*diffuse some uplifting essential oils
Anyways, even if you don't join the daily challenge, I hope you still take a bit of time in June to do something great, just for yourself! You deserve it!
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Hi there. I would love to join this challenge! Self care is definitely important. Looking forward to this.2
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@twyla77 THANK YOU so much!!3
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Thank YOU! can’t wait to read all the awesome stuff you come up with for June!MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »@twyla77 THANK YOU so much!!
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I'm in!3
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I'm in! Thanks for putting this together!3
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I love this idea - one of my co-workers posts an uplifting quote on her Facebook page - I didn't think much of it, but when she missed a day, I realized how much I had started to look forward to seeing the quote!3
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I enjoyed the focus of this thread - I'm in for June too.3
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In!3
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I´m in.. I need something like this!3
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I’m in3
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Sell care. I can't tell the last time I did that. I need that. I am in.3
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I'll give this a shot3
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I want in too!!!
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In for June! Thank you @twyla77 for keeping the challenge going!3
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I'm in. Awesome idea!!1
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In again3
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Yes please! Great idea, thank you3
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I’d like to join. I’ve already designated June and July as self care months before I start a new job in August. I’m not good at this but today I got up early, walked a mile to the gorgeous cold, clear river that runs through my town and jumped in. Walked home refreshed. The whole thing made our 105-degree heat index today bearable. I hope to channel my inner mermaid this summer.5
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June 1st - AFD2
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I'm in.
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I’m in too❤️2
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June 1, starting off bright and early with morning calisthenics.
It's been so hot that we have been getting up earlier to run, so it was a little before dawn when I went outside and surprised a raccoon climbing down from the tree near the house.
I know this raccoon from previous years - she lives under our storage room - and she knows me. I made friendly noises and backed away, and she finished climbing down and ambled over to the fence while I went on with my life. When I was done stretching and doing squats I heard her rustling in the bushes by the fence and said, "Are you still here?" Then I noticed, still in the tree was a baby raccoon about the size of half a loaf of bread! And not big bread, either, picture that fancy Pepperidge farm bread. And I was between momma and her baby, so she couldn't leave, but the baby was too nervous to come down. Momma is such a gentle creature, she just sat there quietly and waited for me to finish. I felt bad for unintentionally making her life difficult. So I went inside, and came back out after about five minutes to see if the baby made it out of the tree, and it had. But momma was still by the fence with TWO babies. And the babies came ambling out to look at me, no doubt giving their poor mother conniptions.
We are very lucky in Memphis to be in an area without raccoon rabies - in fact, apart from rare cases of bat rabies we don't have rabies at all in this region. It seems the river protects us from one direction and the mountains near Nashville from the other. So I can relax and enjoy my furry neighbors. I've never seen the father, he must be around somewhere, but apparently isn't social like the rest of his family.
After breakfast, sat and enjoyed a latte made with 2% milk and dark chocolate by my loving husband.8 -
Colouring.
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This is such a fun challenge (Is that an oxymoron?). A few years ago I came across this amazing and easy method of making the best iced tea ever. It was a conversation with a master brewer on NPR's Splendid Table. Here's a link:
I always have a pitcher in the fridge now. Today, I cut open a HUGE cantaloupe and wondered what I could do with it all. I plopped about 2 cups worth of slices into the pitcher in the fridge and left it for about 3 hours before straining it out. Voila! Slightly cantaloupe-infused tea.
Also found some do-able-looking morning stretches online and printed them out to begin tomorrow.
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I started this challenge with a hangover, ooops. So my morning run or yoga didn't happen.
But I choose reasonably healthy food for most of the day, while also nursing my hangover and as expected, I did go way over my calories.
So I guess my act of self care is not to eat all the bad stuff i fancied, not to beat myself up over not sticking to my goal and missing exercise. Yay for forgiveness (and a fun night yesterday) 4 -
June 1st - get in the pool
June 2nd - Mani/pedi5 -
Today I went to a thrift store after work and took my time poking around. Then I grabbed dinner with a friend I haven't seen in a while and now I'm on the treadmill and watching bad reality tv. 6
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Ate cake and cleaned. Good day4
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After my outside breakfast routine, I went back out & read a book & perused two beautiful, inspiring magazines. Then I got up, grabbed a shovel & worked in the yard for the first time I can remember for 10-15 minutes, clearing some odd debris. Then I rearranged our outdoor chairs & a couple of little tables. When it is hot next, I’ll be giving them all a good wash. I also brought out a lantern & a large candle.
This is really fun. Slowly, I’ll create a lil Paradise!
TY @rheddmobile I’ll never forget that you got me started in this!4 -
I'd love to join in with this.
June 1st: My daughter took me to lunch. We both made good choices and ate food we enjoyed. It was lovely to spend time with just her.4
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