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2024-11-13 09:44:32

Your breathing is your greatest friend. Return to it in all your troubles and you will find comfort and guidance. ~ Unknown

2024-11-10 03:44:45

Stop. Take three slow deep breaths.

2024-11-08 21:44:52

Try to memorize one constellation you don’t already know and find it in the sky tonight.

2024-11-06 09:47:20

It's okay if you failed today. You can try again tomorrow.

2024-11-05 03:45:31

Read something new and beautiful.

2024-11-04 03:44:55

You don't have to watch the news today.

2024-11-03 03:45:17

There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by my self. ~ Brian Andreas

2024-10-29 09:44:43

Commit to posting mostly or only positive things on your favored social media site for a while.

2024-10-18 03:44:23

Listen to some music. Make sure it's something you really like.

2024-10-17 03:44:37

Don't give up on self care just because something didn't work for you. Keep trying new ways of being kind to yourself!

2024-10-16 03:44:29

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. ~ Anne Lamott

2024-10-14 00:44:54

Set an alarm so you remember to eat regular meals if you have a tendency to get caught up in work and forget.

2024-10-13 06:44:26

If you have medications, are you taking them?

2024-10-09 09:44:26

There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth. ~ Mr. Rogers

2024-10-03 06:44:26

It's not just you. You're not alone.

2024-10-01 00:44:39

Taking care of yourself can start with something small! Maybe today you just need to lie down on the couch instead of on your bed for a change of scenery.

2024-09-28 15:44:28

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. ~ Max Ehrmann

2024-09-26 12:44:48

Talk to yourself like someone you love. ~ Brene Brown

2024-09-25 06:44:28

Self-care is ongoing. It's not a one and done fix for everything. Take care of yourself today, and tomorrow, and the next day.

2024-09-24 03:44:55

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare. ~ Audre Lorde

2024-09-20 12:44:54

When things are hectic, it's okay to say no or tell someone to ask you again later.

2024-09-16 00:44:18

Taking care of myself doesn't mean 'me first.' It means 'me, too.” ~ L.R. Knost

2024-09-14 18:44:29

True self-care is not bath salts and chocolate cake, it’s making the choice to build a life you don’t need to escape from. ~ Brianna Wiest

2024-09-14 03:44:19

Don't forget that everybody is different! These toots are just suggestions - take the ones you think might help and leave the rest. Be kind to yourself.

2024-09-10 00:45:02

Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. - Eleanor Brownn

2024-09-09 09:44:15

Ask for help if you need it.

2024-09-08 06:44:32

Be kind to yourself.

2024-09-08 03:44:53

Try writing a page or two of your thoughts down first thing in the morning.

2024-09-07 03:44:47

Unsubscribe from a couple of those newsletters you never read.

2024-09-05 18:44:33

Is your water glass empty? Go fill it and have a couple sips.

2024-09-04 06:44:21

Being tired is not a badge of honor. It doesn't make you more worthy, it just means you're tired.

2024-09-04 03:44:50

It's okay if you failed today. You can try again tomorrow.

2024-09-02 03:44:39

Get a book from the library (free) or bookstore about some topic you’ve been interested in, but have never taken the time to learn.

2024-09-01 09:44:11

Self-care is ongoing. It's not a one and done fix for everything. Take care of yourself today, and tomorrow, and the next day.

2024-09-01 03:44:37

Protect your schedule, including the empty time.

2024-08-31 21:44:37

Learn the lyrics to a song you love.

2024-08-31 12:44:29

It's okay if you need to write down a checklist or put a reminder on your phone to make sure you do self care daily.

2024-08-31 09:44:09

Play for a few minutes. Doodle, learn solitaire, fold a paper airplane, do something fun.

2024-08-31 00:45:28

Listen to an audio book. There are lots of public domain ones here: https://librivox.org/

2024-08-30 03:44:43

You use up everything you've got trying to give everybody what they want.” ~ Nina Simone

2024-08-29 09:44:17

Water is good for you year round. If you're thirsty, you're dehydrated.

2024-08-28 18:44:17

It might sound corny at first, but try listing just three things a day you're grateful for. You can do it in a cheap notebook and no one ever has to see it but you.

2024-08-27 21:44:29

Flowers need time to bloom. So do you. ~ anonymous

2024-08-26 12:44:38

Consider unfollowing that person that always leaves you feeling worse about things.

2024-08-26 03:44:32

Cultivate a mindfulness practice. Here's some info on how to get started: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-courage-be-present/201001/how-practice-mindfulness-meditation

2024-08-26 00:44:19

When things are hectic, it's okay to say no or tell someone to ask you again later.

2024-08-25 12:44:19

Turn off a few notifications.

2024-08-25 03:44:31

Self-care prevents burnout and reduces stress, that's why.

2024-08-24 12:44:26

Engage in random acts of kindness and altruism. This has been linked to mood boosting.

2024-08-21 03:44:21

Boundaries can help you carve space in your life for self care. They're important.

2024-08-14 15:44:37

Stop and stretch your body however you can.

2024-08-14 09:44:18

Naps are good for you.

2024-08-13 06:44:37

Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. - Eleanor Brownn

2024-08-10 09:44:03

Turn off a few notifications.

2024-08-10 06:44:24

Ask for help if you need it.

2024-08-09 06:44:11

Next time you're outside, take a look at the clouds.

2024-08-08 06:44:07

Sometimes taking care of the hard things is self care. Get them done and you'll free yourself of that stress.

2024-08-07 21:44:08

Look away from your screen for a bit. Allow your eyes and mind to rest.

2024-08-07 18:44:42

You don't have to finish it all today.

2024-08-06 21:44:25

Talk to yourself like someone you love. ~ Brene Brown

2024-08-05 18:44:33

Don't forget that everybody is different! These toots are just suggestions - take the ones you think might help and leave the rest. Be kind to yourself.

2024-08-04 15:44:01

I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. ~ Audre Lorde

2024-08-04 00:44:49

When you eat something, try to make it nourishing.

2024-08-01 18:44:55

Flowers need time to bloom. So do you. ~ anonymous

2024-07-31 00:44:14

When was the last time you did something you really love doing?

2024-07-29 09:44:32

Listen to an audio book. There are lots of public domain ones here: https://librivox.org/

2024-07-26 21:44:14

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. ~ Dolly Parton

2024-07-26 03:44:06

Build a blanket fort. Seriously. Oh, and do not bring your phone into it.

2024-07-18 15:44:22

Learn about something new.

2024-07-18 12:44:18

You can turn off the news and sign off social media for a bit. It's okay.

2024-07-12 18:45:46

It's not just you. You're not alone.

2024-07-12 12:45:27

Sometimes when it's hard to keep up, it's a better use of your energy to pause instead.

2024-07-11 15:44:13

What boundaries have you created for yourself? Do they need to be stronger?

2024-07-10 21:44:56

Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes your use of time more sustainable. ~ Jackie Viramontez

2024-07-09 18:44:30

You can turn off the news and sign off social media for a bit. It's okay.

2024-07-08 03:44:16

Stop. Dance party!

2024-07-08 00:44:30

Remember to take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

2024-07-07 21:44:12

True self-care is not bath salts and chocolate cake, it’s making the choice to build a life you don’t need to escape from. ~ Brianna Wiest

2024-07-07 15:44:05

Get a book from the library (free) or bookstore about some topic you’ve been interested in, but have never taken the time to learn.

2024-07-05 15:44:01

There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth. ~ Mr. Rogers

2024-07-04 21:44:13

Next time you have a snack, eat something nourishing.

2024-07-03 21:44:32

Check in with yourself a few times each day and take a moment to process your thoughts and emotions. Don’t let them build up.

2024-07-03 12:45:32

When was the last time you did something you really love doing?

2024-07-03 00:44:08

Schedule time for yourself. Put it on your calendar.

2024-06-30 12:44:34

Take time to do what makes your soul happy.

2024-06-29 21:44:30

It's okay to use a timer to remind yourself to take breaks.

2024-06-29 06:43:59

Your breathing is your greatest friend. Return to it in all your troubles and you will find comfort and guidance. ~ anonymous

2024-06-28 18:44:27

Being tired is not a badge of honor. It doesn't make you more worthy, it just means you're tired.

2024-06-28 12:44:18

Ask for help if you need it.

2024-06-28 06:44:11

Remember, it's okay to turn off the news for a bit.

2024-06-26 15:44:53

Your breathing is your greatest friend. Return to it in all your troubles and you will find comfort and guidance. ~ Unknown

2024-06-23 15:44:35

In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel burnout setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective. ~ Dalai Lama

2024-06-22 03:44:14

It's okay to say no.

2024-06-21 15:45:00

Pause and think about your favorite book, song, poem, or piece of art.

2024-06-18 12:44:48

Take time to do what makes your soul happy.

2024-06-16 18:44:04

Stop. Take three slow deep breaths.

2024-06-16 15:44:08

Small actions, even on tasks you'd rather avoid, make them easier to accomplish.

2024-06-16 09:43:57

Journaling doesn't have to be about beautiful things. Sometimes it's about the stressful stuff too: https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/content/dam/socialwork/home/self-care-kit/exercises/stress-journaling.pdf

2024-06-15 15:43:43

Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. ~ Edward Stanley

2024-06-14 09:43:52

Learn something new. It can be as simple as a new way to make a paper hat.

2024-06-14 00:44:25

Read something new and beautiful.

2024-06-12 15:43:56

Drink some more water. When was the last time you filled your cup?

2024-06-12 09:44:10

Listen to some music. Make sure it's something you really like.

2024-06-09 09:43:48

Flowers need time to bloom. So do you. ~ anonymous

2024-06-08 12:43:49

You don't need fancy pens or notebooks to keep a journal and it might help to put your thoughts down somewhere.

2024-06-08 12:43:49

You don't need fancy pens or notebooks to keep a journal and it might help to put your thoughts down somewhere.

2024-06-08 03:44:14

Before you start your day, take a few moments to outline the 3 most important things you need to do.

2024-06-08 00:44:00

May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. ~ John O'Donohue

2024-06-05 21:44:39

Be gentle with yourself today.

2024-06-04 09:44:21

Find a new hobby. Something simple, portable, and handy might be nice.

2024-06-03 12:44:00

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. ~ Max Ehrmann

2024-06-01 00:43:41

Protect your schedule, including the empty time.

2024-05-29 09:43:58

True self-care is not bath salts and chocolate cake, it’s making the choice to build a life you don’t need to escape from. ~ Brianna Wiest

2024-05-25 00:44:13

Take a nice long shower or bath. Let the water loosen your muscles and your mind.

2024-05-24 03:44:34

Self-care prevents burnout and reduces stress, that's why.

2024-05-24 00:43:43

An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly. ~ anonymous

2024-05-23 12:44:31

It's okay to say no.

2024-05-20 15:43:22

True self-care is not bath salts and chocolate cake, it’s making the choice to build a life you don’t need to escape from. ~ Brianna Wiest

2024-05-18 00:43:06

Take a moment at the end of each day and list a few good things in your life. This can help refocus your emotions on all the positive things that happen each day, even when it doesn’t seem like it.

2024-05-17 00:42:50

Find a new hobby. Something simple, portable, and handy might be nice.

2024-05-16 21:43:31

Don't forget that everybody is different! These toots are just suggestions - take the ones you think might help and leave the rest. Be kind to yourself.

2024-05-13 18:42:48

Would you make someone else work as hard as you are working right now? Be kind to yourself.

2024-05-13 06:42:45

Read a poem.

2024-05-12 09:42:33

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare. ~ Audre Lorde

2024-05-11 21:42:35

Pick 2-3 small tasks and get them done so that you feel a sense of accomplishment.

2024-05-10 12:42:54

Turn off a few notifications.

2024-05-09 03:42:12

Engage in random acts of kindness and altruism. This has been linked to mood boosting.

2024-05-08 15:42:00

Set aside time for a hobby. Gardening, drone building, knitting, do something for the pure pleasure of it.

2024-05-07 21:42:14

Taking care of myself doesn't mean 'me first.' It means 'me, too.” ~ L.R. Knost

2024-05-06 12:42:23

Allow yourself to enjoy each happy moment in your life. ~ Steve Maraboli

2024-05-06 09:41:51

Cleaning your space is self care, too.

2024-05-06 03:41:49

Drink more water. The benefits are endless.

2024-05-05 06:41:56

Slow, imperfect progress is better than none at all.

2024-05-03 00:41:43

Put your phone down. Step away from the computer. Not forever, just for a couple minutes.

2024-05-01 09:42:14

The next time you eat something, try chewing each bite slowly and with intention.

2024-04-22 21:41:45

Pick one thing that you need to do and get it done so it’s off your mental to do list.