This afternoon I did a better job of taking care of myself by getting out of bed, taking a shower, eating a couple small meals, loading/running the dishwasher and watering my garden and houseplants. Tonight I will practice good sleep hygiene by turning the screens off an hour before bed, reading for a while and then putting on a sleep meditation. If I can’t sleep, I’ll listen to a Calm app sleep story. If I still can’t sleep, I’ll have a cup of tea and read for a while. This is all in place of getting back on my phone to scroll. Resting my body and brain and focusing on healthy things is better than scrolling.
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By attending my first ever AA meeting via zoom that someone suggested for me on this app. I’m hoping today will be my first day to a long road of recovery from alcohol.
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I went to therapy 
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Today I will hide from the heat, do some recovery reading and journaling, and cook a nutritious meal. I will keep working toward better sleep tonight by following my bedtime routines.
I spent some time outdoors before the heat was oppressive but still got a good sweat on - that actually felt really good!
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Today I am spending time in the kitchen, the garden, and talking to friends and family. Just staying home. It feels good.
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Sounds like a day well spent!! I hope you enjoyed it!
We drove 12 hours to NY to visit SO’s daughter and SIL. They live up a mountain in the quietest, bucolic village. I’ve seen so many deer. Just wonderfully peaceful.
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Prescribed rest week. Too long I’ve been ignoring firstly my mind and then my body. At first at random and as whispering. Now, it’s getting louder and more painful. Not good to work against myself.
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Rest is so important. I’m glad you’re finding a way to gift yourself some.
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Good morning.
Today i will take care of myself by
Morning readings followed by meditation
Attending a morning meeting
Meeting with my sponsor
And then doing the things in front of me to do this day and not thinking about tomorrow. 
Probably gonna throw a little sun bathing in just for shits n giggles 
Have a wonderful day out there friends.
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@Cjp this thread might be helpful as you work through your tough spot. I started it when I was in a depressive space, myself.
Today I took care of myself by taking an easy morning, making it to my appointment for a haircut (so fresh and so clean!) and feeding myself healthy foods today.
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I’m very grateful that my husband agreed to an evening walk with me and my pup after his work dinner. It felt like self care with our discussions that I wasn’t expecting. We joke with each other and it’s fun. When I was deep in my drinking days I couldn’t have fun with him anymore. Today we had a bit of fun together.
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Having only one pot of coffee before lunchtime 
🙆 
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I’m taking care of myself today by;
Cooking up a big batch of chicken soup for my intermittent fasting and,
Walking my dog!
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I took care of myself by today actually taking a nap after work when I was exhausted instead of forcing myself to stay awake doing chores or visiting with my family. It felt great and my body needed it. 
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Your absolutely correct. Daily spritual motivation help us stay on the right path, honing our focus on sobriety.
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Today I am recognizing that I don’t feel like myself and it’s an off day. And that it’s okay to feel that today. I don’t have to stay with this feeling. I will eat something healthy and water my garden and spend time with my pup and my husband.
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I went to my weekly meeting. I appreciate that now. Sadly, I’ll have to find a new one in some weeks. Which I will.
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Today I took a short run. Was happy to get back out there. Our grandson has been with us the past three weeks and despite my joy and gratitude at having our special time together, let’s just say I definitely know why menopause exists. 
Right now I am enjoying watching geckos, hummingbirds and bees in our garden. I feel very grounded today and strong in my recovery and I am thankful for that.
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I did all of the things I was supposed to do instead of lying in bed. Went to work for 8 hrs, went to gym, showered, did shopping at drugstore, took dog to dog park with son, took out garbage and recycling to collection points, and now just about to do a meeting.
This all gave me dopamine hits and a sense of accomplishment.
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Today I took care of my self by …
Taking my medications and vitamins
Eating 3 meals
Communication and journaling
Listening to my body
Halt
Pausing when anxiety floods
Talking to God
Checking in on here
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