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?
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 :/
yes i am jelking off constantly
This is without doubt the most important form of self care, and the definition most people jump to when asked to say what self-care means.
most people also assume that jelking is the same as jerking
Easy to mistake. Jelqing is not jerking. Not sure what jelking though. I should wear my glasses when I post.
i don’t know what it is I made it up
Oh. Google jelging.
One of my favorites is to take my dogs to the dog park, then relax under a tree while they run around and read a book. The hardest part is that as soon as I sit down in the grass, all the dogs run over and want pets and to cuddle in my lap.
That’s one smart dog. Reading a book while running around. Dogs are awesome.
LOL thank you, that made me giggle.
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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Yes, with occasional guided meditations from freemindfulness.org/download (5-15min)
Some very soothing meditations in varied styles. All available for free sharing under Creative Commons CC-by-nc-sa.
Self care is the thing that brings the most joy to my life so it’s surprising how easy it is to let it slip. Daily meditation is huge. Being out in the wilderness and sunshine in general. Regular light exercise. Fruit and vegetables. Healthy relationships. Learning and teaching. None of these things are news to anyone. The challenge is to maintain a healthy routine.
Yes, to some extent I do try to maintain.
I try to sleep 7 or 8 hours every night.
I exercise 5 or 6 days a week. 4 yoga, 1 or 2 lifting.
Have a skincare routine night and morning.
I’m older now and think the main things that have kept me in good shape and looking better than I should are mainly just two (not counting taking care of teeth)
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Don’t get fat, stay active.
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Night cream at bedtime, sunscreen in morning.
We used to call this being an average functional adult.
“we” yeah ok dude. Bet you’re fat af
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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.
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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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.
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.
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’.
