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billl

1y

I like to compare myself to others and engage in a sort of military discipline. If not create an aid to remind and be checked off all of the to-dos during the day preparation hour,`s
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depresso

1y

I pray a lot.
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Denotchka

1y

welcome to the club.
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Suggarbear

1y

I do Bibletime and Simontime every day and night we pray for many things.
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MangoNari

1y

I force myself to relax at least one day a week. Usually start by taking a longer shower than normal, doing some skincare, wearing a sheet mask, then make myself a healthy snack and bundle up on the couch and indulge in my favorite show or Minecraft videos on YouTube. (⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)
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Denotchka

1y

sounds like fun.
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Bre19

1y

that is amazing
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Liamm

1y

I usually try to rest my head since when the head is tired then the body will be also
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Bre19

1y

great idea
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funey

1y

Um. Make a hot tea, get a hot water bottle and blanket and watch a movie, clean up. Idk its hard.
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Bre19

1y

hot tea is amazing
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Kittypop

1y

Consistent skincare 💁🏻‍♀️ other routines I never skip that keep me feeling my best: making my blue matcha every morning (reduces stress, cortisol levels, and inflammation), taking my vitamins/supplements & Rxs 👌 singing in the shower 🙋🏻‍♀️ writing in my planner before bed every night, using my scalp roller w/ oils/serums for my alopecia areata
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A424

1y

what matcha do you drink?
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Beckle

1y

Aromatherapy, a low lit room, and a horror movie. I have no idea why it makes me feel better.
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Denotchka

1y

That’s unique.
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adees

1y

wow ide be a wreck in the corner of the room lol
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Bre19

1y

sounds so nice
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Myrllyn

1y

, not sure about the aromatherapy, but I'm liking the low lit room and horror movies.
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hydroepilepic21

1y

Procrastination every once in a while, hallmark channel, and a shower with music on.
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Bre19

1y

same
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Bigdaddyc9

1y

Copious amount of cannabis
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JXARabbit

1y

yesssssss same here, I forgot to list but it’s most important to me too!
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LeleVanVan

1y

same lmfao
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Myrllyn

1y

DITTO!!!!!
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Papushi

1y

I do a 20 min Calisthenic workout every day before breakfast
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faerywyrm

1y

I pick one day when I really need it. Then I make my favorite foods the night before. I cuddle up all day with my service dog and a really good book. I have my favorite foods to snack on. I watch my favorite TV shows. I just lie around enjoying doing nothing productive.
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Bre19

1y

that is amazing
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phaed

1y

long fucking showers
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Bre19

1y

Same
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Red914

1y

A warm bath, a good book, and a cup of tea. Every Saturday morning. It's my time to unwind and decompress. I shave and exfoliate then too, so I come out feeling refreshed inside and out.
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Bre19

1y

sounds so nice
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Bre19

1y

Baths!
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grom

1y

Hot bubble bath, hot tea, reading a book
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Bre19

1y

that sounds so relaxing
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hoofedcracker

1y

Sudoku puzzles
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Quillathe

1y

yes!! I got book of them from my friends mom and it was the only thing that kept me sane when I was dealing with someone really toxic in my life
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Ash.G

1y

Listening to music and going near water.
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Bre19

1y

it is very relaxing to be by water
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JXARabbit

1y

Going for a walk and taking pictures or taking a bath with a favorite soundtrack or meditation are a couple go-tos.
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Bre19

1y

nice
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Myrllyn

1y

WOW, what a great idea, going on a walk and talking pictures. That will be one of my go-tos from now on.
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Smileys

1y

I love using my portable sauna. It's one thing that really uplifts my mood and has amazing benefits. I also like doing jigsaw puzzles to try to relax.
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Bre19

1y

sounds lovely
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DrakellaEuphrates

1y

Long relaxing showers, coloring my hair, make up
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SecondChance

1y

Self love 😘
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kariTee

1y

Coffee in the morning 💕
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Bre19

1y

yess
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RedandBlackFan

1y

Naps and medication
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Bre19

1y

yesssss
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FriendLikeMe

1y

Jacuzzi with tons of epsom salts. Aromatherapy using my diffuser & EO’s. Massage with coconut oil & EO’s targeted for pain relief. Wrap up in my heated blanket & watch a movie. 🙏
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Bre19

1y

nice
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HanStruggles

1y

Being in nature alone or ocean swims
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Bre19

1y

that sounds lovely
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Joselito

1y

try swimming in La Jolla cove in San Diego California
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Denotchka

1y

Green tea ginger/lemon tea combo, dark chocolate blueberries, raspberries, strawberries popcorn and yogurt.
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Bre19

1y

sounds so good
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M1N1tiger

1y

A big part of my self care involves food. I make sure I always have a couple of my favorite comfort foods/drinks for when I need them, and I try to eat gluten free as much as I can so I don't feel sick. Meal planning/prep also helps me a lot. I can put in more effort to make a nice meal that follows my diet on a day I'm feeling good, so then I have leftovers in the fridge or freezer for my less-good days
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Bre19

1y

great idea
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ItsSam

1y

I take a me day! Dress up cute, go buy that thing I wanted, eat out, and come home to a nice bath and skin care afterwards even if it’s just lotion!
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Bre19

1y

I might have to try that
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Blue001

1y

Writing in my journal, acknowledging my feelings and allowing myself to feel those emotions. The gym is also great self care not only physically but mentally too! Lastly, meditation, cooking and praying are all good ways of feeling more calmer I have discovered too :)) x
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Bre19

1y

nice
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Annye

1y

Nap Time 🙌 I feel rejuvenated after a Power Nap!
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Bre19

1y

same
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lemonjuice

1y

Disposable tooth brushes w/ toothpaste for the days you can't brush your teeth
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scrow7

1y

similarly, I used to keep disposable cutlery, plates, cups, etc for when eating itself felt like too much let alone washing up etc
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Bre19

1y

yess
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Jrock

1y

Make up, naps, Music and my window open for fresh air
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Bre19

1y

same
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The_Pretzel7

1y

Taking a moment 2 just breathe, I usually sit outside just by myself, listen 2 music and I might try meditation soon, see if there's any added benefits
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Bre19

1y

yesss
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C_J

1y

Right now only reading helps
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Bre19

1y

felt that
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T.Baily655

1y

I usually take hot baths with some candles or if that seems like too much effort I just take a hot shower. Skincare, sometimes I put makeup on for the fun of it, going for a drive and just listening to music, I live doing crafts and being creative, or I will just let myself cry if I need it. I am still learning self care and finding what works for me!
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DragonLady47

1y

I don't have time for self care
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hydroepilepic21

1y

someone told me you need to make time for self care/self love.
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Knees

1y

Cleaning obsessively and then crash while looking at how nice the house looks
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JaneBaby

1y

as long as you are able to engage with other self care tips you are doing just fine. Few things boost my sense of value more. Once you can understand the psychology of it you can really make it work for you.
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SueLaBear

1y

You don't have to do a full routine. As long as you can even manage half of one step, that is self care.
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Bre19

1y

very true
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scrow7

1y

Going for a walk with a friend and his dog. Fresh air ✔️ Company ✔️ Pets ✔️ Exercise ✔️
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Bre19

1y

great ones
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jamiie

1y

if i physically can i will try and go sit outside for a little while and connect myself with the earth ! if not ill put a movie or music on and just lay in bed and relax
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Bre19

1y

sounds lovely
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Soskae

1y

Shaths (laying in the bath with the shower running on you) while listening to music, podcasts or a movie without the lights on and just relaxing. Bath bombs, candles, any form of aromatherapy up in that bad boy is amazing.
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Bre19

1y

nice
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mommylove

1y

Praying, taking a bath, and talking with my husband about how I feel or journalling or sketching really help me.
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MissMads

1y

Romantasizing! Dressing up in something comfortable and romantasizing it as high-end fashion. Sitting around, playing some chill music, tea in my favorite mug, and imagining I'm in a magazine or slice-of-life anime. This works for many locations, any kind of weather, and any kind of activity! Just the other day, I was preparing to study for final exams in a nearby Starbucks, and it began raining outside. I seized the opportunity to get into the study aesthetic; I ordered a coffee (even tho I don't usually drink coffee), sat near the window, and wore a cozy sweater. I immediately felt like I was in a lo-fi beats study YouTube stream or a Tumblr mood board, and I ended up being super productive that day.
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Bre19

1y

sounds lovely
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JaneBaby

1y

Shower, yoga and food.
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Bre19

1y

sounds lovely
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SecondChance

1y

Some lights and a Cisco CD 🤗
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Bre19

1y

nice
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GreenFoxFren

1y

I force myself to work for as long as I can focus on said thing I forced myself to work on. I never get anything done this way, I usually end up watching YouTube, so, it does technically count, right?
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Kasi

1y

I listen to an audiobook and do a puzzle.
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Bre19

1y

nice
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Zebrapotato37659

1y

Bible ✝️
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Bre19

1y

nice
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deepblubottom

1y

My spirituality and putting myself first even if people feel offend. I used to be a people pleaser can't make everyone happy. And staying on s top of everything including my health👍
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Bre19

1y

nice
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Tw33t_Tw33t___Tw33t

1y

If you can’t handle the big things do something smaller. Can’t handle a full shower? Wash just your hair, just your face, use some wipes, just rinse your hair and pat it dry to remove oil, or whatever your up to handling. I find that doing those little things can help a lot more than you think
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Bre19

1y

good idea
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beitmenotyou

1y

Meditation, sleep and hanging out with friends
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Bre19

1y

same
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GreenFoxFren

1y

emotional support frog squishmallow. and making vent art. and pictures of frogs. lots of frog pictures. like a lot. a lot. far, FAR too many. an unhealthy amount of frog pictures.
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Bre19

1y

yesss
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emokitty

1y

Shower
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Bre19

1y

yesss
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JaneBaby

1y

Shower, clean clothes, nap.
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Bre19

1y

nice
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kk062001

1y

a good but simple skin care routine. a normal daily routine
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Bre19

1y

good idea
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surelySING

1y

I nap alot.
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Bre19

1y

same!!!!
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Polopez

1y

Walking my dog, it helps to clear my mind, and it's also good exercise.
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Bre19

1y

nice
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Hillbi66

1y

Exercise and exercise different forms but no matter what I do lately nothing seems to be working.
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Bre19

1y

nice
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jamwje

1y

Exercise and skin care in general.
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Bre19

1y

yessss
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jamwje

1y

Also writing in my journal
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Overcomer

1y

Rest! Rest! And learn to say "No"

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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