Hello. Let's talk about self-care. Who practices self-care regularly? I've been making an absolute effort to practice self-care, and it's definitely improving my mood. I floss, meditate, do qigong, breathwork, etc. Yes, flossing is self-care, take care of yo teefs. What does everyone do for self-care? Bonus question: Where else can I post questions besides Ask Lemmy?

  • keepcarrot [she/her]
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    8 months ago

    I try to, but badly. I feel like I'm on the verge of burning out atm.

    I take periodic "nothing days" where I cancel everything and just kinda go with the flow of whatever seems appropriate. Sometimes its just video games, sometimes it turns into 3D printing or art stuff, sometimes I get black out drunk and do the dishes (I'm not a very exciting drunk).

    I also treat my sleep apnoea, am trying to cut down on drinking (pretty successful, not cold turkey tho)... idk

    • sinewyshadow@lemmy.ml
      hexagon
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      8 months ago

      I'm proud of you in your journey to cut back on drinking. You got this. Keep fighting. It's a struggle, but it is worth it.

  • JVT038@feddit.nl
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    8 months ago

    Yeah, I mean, I:

    • Eat at least three times per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    • Exercise three times per week (in the gym, lifting weights)
    • Sleep at least 7 or 8 hours per night
    • Go outside every day
    • Have a skincare routine (although it's not much)
    • Brush my teeth twice per day (after breakfast and before going to sleep)
    • tetris11@lemmy.ml
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      8 months ago

      I eat two massive meals per day, regularly walk stairs but not often, sleep at least until I hear something, go outside begrudgingly, wash my skin with a shower, and brush my beard every other day if I remember

  • klemptor@startrek.website
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    8 months ago

    I do some self-care things that don't seem huge but really help me feel like I'm on top of things.

    For example, I have a skincare routine which is a little time-consuming (about 15 minutes each time) but has really helped take my skin from normal to beautiful. I'm 42 but I don't look my age, and in part that's down to genetics, but also hydration and skin care.

    I also see a personal trainer three times a week at my gym for strength training, and even though I hate cardio, I try to incorporate it on my off days.

    Nutrition is an important part of self-care for me, and I cook most meals at home. I love going out to eat but the food in most restaurants is so unhealthy and/or high-calorie, which is especially annoying as a short woman. I try to limit myself to about 1450-1500 calories a day, and getting an entrée and a couple of drinks at a restaurant can easily meet my daily calorie limit if I'm not careful.

    Also, nail art! I've recently gotten into stamping and it's so much fun, and I get a lot of compliments :)

    And I have a strict dog-snuggling schedule, which always brings a smile to my face ;)

  • tias@discuss.tchncs.de
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    8 months ago

    Meditation with help from the "Waking Up" app changed my life. I tried some other apps before and they're mostly just about stress relief which doesn't help you grow. This is different.

  • Berttheduck@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    Yup, I make a conscious effort to look after myself more now since I burned out from work a while back. I cycle to and from work, journal regularly (I started with Mind Journal and follow that format), walk my dog (and having a dog in general is great for self care). I make time to spend with friends and try to be present in the moment and enjoy the little things. I also make sure I go home on time from work, take my holidays and don't take on more than I can manage.

  • Berttheduck@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    Yup, I make a conscious effort to look after myself more now since I burned out from work a while back. I cycle to and from work, journal regularly (I started with Mind Journal and follow that format), walk my dog (and having a dog in general is great for self care). I make time to spend with friends and try to be present in the moment and enjoy the little things. I also make sure I go home on time from work, take my holidays and don't take on more than I can manage.

  • MBV ⚜️@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    Lazy self-care taker here! I could not resolve myself to make much time for self care so i just built in a few things in my daily routine: walk my 10k steps a day to get some alone time & reflect, slow down my life rythm by avoiding to run from one thing to the next and focus on things i like, increase the amount of sport i do (outside in nature as opposed to a gym (or indoors) that looks like a soulless beton cage), eat better and healthier, drink less, i have now a personal assistant in my phone to scribble down anything (memos, tasks, ideas, thoughts...) so as to not clog my head with things 'i have to remember', re-focus on beneficial friendships, etc...