Please feel free to share your stories of how certain little self-care rituals changed your life for the better and have made you proud you started doing them.
this post was submitted on 27 Jul 2023
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As dumb and simple as it sounds, I've been enjoying walking. I walk the dog, even when it's not my turn. I take a longer route sometimes, just to have some peace. Sometimes I listen to a podcast, sometimes music, sometimes nothing. Having space where no one is asking me things, I'm doing something healthy for my body and mind, and my best furry companion is enjoying it, too.
I think self care is best when it's simple, low maintenance/energy, and not negative. Sure, some other responses are "a whiskey, a smoke" or whatever, but those are indulgences/luxuries. I think it's good to have those things occasionally, but that's not truly taking care of yourself. Something unhealthy for the body but pleasurable isn't caring for yourself, in the best way.