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?
I enjoy my life.
I refuse to use the BS marketing language of ‘self-care’ which covers everything from brushing my teeth and wiping my butt to a once in a lifetime two month trip to India. Self care is a horrid concept and the only people I know who use it are your typical narcissistic twits who think they are the center of the universe and everything that slightly upsets their egocentric worldviews as ‘toxic’.
Pretty much the same as you, but I do yoga instead of qigong. Plus I focus a lot on diet and nutrition and try to make sure I’m getting everything I need, whilst trying to minimise or avoid things that are bad for you, like processed foods, sugary stuff etc. Bought a Garmin smartwatch and smart scales last year to keep a track of my exercise goals, hydration, HRV, and sleep quality, and that’s been real helpful in keeping track of my health.
Also planning to take up some basic martial arts as well; I was looking at kyokushin, but might pick wing chun due to it’s practicality / self-defence aspects.
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Yes, more by choosing to not partake in harmful activities such as drinking smoking and eating trash
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…
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I beat up a heavy bag for a few hours a week but I refuse to cut my hair. What if it gets to a magical length that I no longer have to manage it anymore, that is the dream.
Eventually it gets long enough where a quick brush and throw into a bun only takes a few minutes and is solid for half the day, depending on what you’re into
Agreed. I’m growing out my hair and I’m currently at the point where it’s no longer short but it’s still not long enough to let it flow freely. If I don’t brush it up with a comb or my hands, it ends up looking messy.
Flossing is self care? I group that under “maintenance”. It’s the same level as going to the bathroom, washing your hands, etc. Self care, to me, is taking time that could be “productive” or doing something required and instead going for a walk or reading a book. It’s a positive act that’s not self damaging. Eating too much ice cream is not self care, but a bite might be.
I classify anything that helps your mood as self care lol. Drinking tea would be self care. Flossing helps your teeth stay healthy so I figured it counts.
Is screaming racist and sexist remarks at strangers self care?
It helps my mood!
N-no? You’re supposed to take the kindness and compassion you show yourself and apply it to others :/
it seems that people just have different understandings of what ‘self care’ is.
I struggle to floss and I definitely lump it in with self care.
I would definitely consider it self care. Since flossing is a “good habit”, I would also consider good habits to be helping better yourself aka self care.
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
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.
IMO all forms of taking care of yourself are self care. You have to love yourself before you can offer anything to anybody else.
The effort starts an upward spiral of increasing rewards. You feel better about yourself, people treat you differently, you feel more confident, and the cycle repeats.
In addition to some of the other things mentioned here, I set my alarm early enough that I’m able to take my time getting ready in the morning. Having a little bit of quiet time to myself with a cup of tea really helps set the tone for my day.
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.
Yes in that I occasionally take a break from online things for my own well being.
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https://sites.google.com/vanillaegiftcardbalance.org/vanillagiftcardbalancee/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 ;)
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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)
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
