October Self-Care Challenge

Sorry above should say Walk not WALD

I'm in -

I've been wanting to read more lately, so far I have read 3 books in the past week and will continue to do so, it is nice to have an hour or two of peace and quiet to myself in the evening;

I also want to stretch more, I went through a phase a few months ago of 15-20 minutes of daily stretching before bed and I would love to get into that habit again.

Lastly, I deleted most of my social media a week ago and want to continue that trend, I feel so much better mentally without it, I didn't realize how dependent I was, just scrolling mindlessly through it and how much time it wasted.

Took a walk this morning & started a bullet journal. The journal is pretty basic but it’s working well so far. Cooked a couple of meals on my day off yesterday that should help me with eating healthy & weight loss. I also need to limit the time I’m on social media, it’s a real time waster!

I know this is going to sound odd but it's what self care is for me sometimes. I've been dog sitting for almost two weeks so I've barely been home. Today I tidied the dining room, dusted the dining room and the living room, did most of the dishes, did laundry, and went grocery shopping. I had the fall candles lit earlier and I'm about to light them again and hang out with my dog after putting the groceries away. I want to get the bathroom cleaned but that might have to wait until tomorrow with the bedroom. It feels really good to have my house put back together. I have no idea how my partner creates so many dishes or so much laundry!

ETA: I also picked up the Halloween candy for this year and I am determined to become the awesome house!! I also started a bullet journal as well on Monday because I have been debating on it and think it will be useful.

jaxsmama123 wrote: »

I'm in -

I've been wanting to read more lately, so far I have read 3 books in the past week and will continue to do so, it is nice to have an hour or two of peace and quiet to myself in the evening;

I also want to stretch more, I went through a phase a few months ago of 15-20 minutes of daily stretching before bed and I would love to get into that habit again.

Lastly, I deleted most of my social media a week ago and want to continue that trend, I feel so much better mentally without it, I didn't realize how dependent I was, just scrolling mindlessly through it and how much time it wasted.

I agree with you about social media. Nothing good comes from it. If anything, it creates a compulsion to check more often and just keep scrolling. You are right. Once in awhile I go on a facebook cleanse and deactivate for a week or two; I just don’t miss it. Then, I peek and it reactivates and start scrolling. I don’t think the Brain is wired to have so much screen time. Back to basics for me. Candles, tea, books, magazines, meditation, journaling..... thanks for your message- it inspires me.

Donated blood after work and relaxed afterwards.

aemsley05 wrote: »

Forgot to post last night, but for yesterday's self-care I tried a guided meditation. Not sure if it was just the one I picked, but I don't know if I got a lot from it. I'll keep trying though, and take a look at the one that's been linked twice. Afterwards I listened to some music that's apparently at the right frequency for healing and destressing - not sure how much I believe in that sort of thing (I haven't looked into it at all, so no real information to go on) but I did feel good and calm afterwards. Might try listening to something like that in the background when I get stressed at work.

I like Jason Stephenson's guided meditations.

Update: I just lit an apple-pumpkin candle. I love fall!

I left work on time. Everything will keep till tomorrow

Last night before bed I listened to the grounding guided meditation and felt so calm and relaxed - didn't have any trouble getting comfortable when trying to go to sleep for once! I felt so good about it that I've just begun my day with a guided meditation for positivity and I really loved it. Feel calm, confident and energised. Really glad that many of you mentioned guided meditation as it's something I might never have tried otherwise! It's only day 5 and already I feel like I'm getting so much from this challenge - thank you all so much!

@dejavuohlala @Orphia it’s called Grid Diary. I use my bullet journal for book notes and memorable quotes. I’m loving the app for quick daily reflection and on-the-go thoughts!

Taking the train for a bachelorette party tonight. I am planning on trying my hand at bullet journal

Curdled up with my cat on my lap. We both get to chill out. 🐈