I’ve been on this huge self-care kick lately. It’s sort of turning into a life philosophy, at this point. Instead of getting caught up in daily drama, feeling insecure, like a victim, etc., I try to address whatever the issue is by simply being kinder to myself, respecting myself more, and taking better care of myself. It’s enjoyable and indirectly resolves a lot of other things.
So, I was curious to hear what other people are doing to practice treating themselves better. Extra points for originality!
I’ve been paddle boarding, walking, stretching, eating more protein, eating better in general, eating less dairy and sugar, taking vitamins, using skin cream, drawing, praying, visualizing my day, staying in contact with friends, watching “community” and “attack on titan” (which i count as self care because i enjoy them), listening to self-help podcasts, drinking water, using a light therapy lamp, and I bought fancy insoles for my shoes! 
I’m excited to hear from everybody!
Love this topic on self care!! Im big on self care bcuz i think we all deserve to treat ourselves with gentleness and kindness and compassion.
Some things i do for self care:
- Saying “no”. Avoid people pleasing.
- Daily evening showers/baths
- Followed by a good skin care routine
- I enjoy exercise
- Eating well is a big area of self care for me and one that I do struggle with from time to time (I also struggle with a disordered eating… which is even more important for me to eat well)
- Keeping hydrated
- Doing my nails
- Prayer/meditation
- Doing gratitide lists
- Enhancing my environment (this also includes cleaning) as the condition of my enivronment plays a huge role on my mental health
- Being out in nature (especially in the fall when the colors of the trees are just gorgeous)
Love ur ideas for self care also! I think u have a great list!!
Love yours as well… especially nature, improving your environment, doing gratitude lists, and painting your nails…i would never have thought of the nails one!
Thanks 
I think just slowing down and taking time for ourselves helps so much, especially in recovery. We havent always been so kind to ourselves, especially while in our addictions.
This is great!
I really enjoy cooking a nice meal for myself or watching a show I really enjoy.
Taking deep breaths and focusing on my breathing for a few minutes.
I also spend time with my HP ss much as I can in word as well as prayer.
I give myself time to nap or rest, as I tend to get overwhelmed and overstimulated.
Journaling and adult coloring.
I also like watching disney movies or cartoons.
I also enjoy driving to the bookstore with no intention of buying anything.
Listening to music also helps. 
For me its saying no and even 2 years sober i find myself trying to people please and its being nice about The No ! I get caught up 1 traveling ALOT for work and it Sucks Having to work 3-4 weeks out of state sometimes sharing a rented house .. That sucks so ill lock myself in my room do me ! Movies video games me its long showers i use to be the in and out but having eczema its more of a better skin care to me its co workers are like your hands ok when its a bad flare up its just bad especially when im stressed but ive grown to realize yeah im pretty good at what ive accomplished and not every place i go is gonna be a winner and give myself credit when its due
Love this thread!
I’m great at selfcare, especially since I have time for it 
My every day selfcare:
- Good sleeping routine and getting up at the same time even when the night was crappy
- Dogwalks
- A nice hot shower
- Good handcream
- Meditation
- Sticking to my daily routine of chores
- Coming here on TS for gratitude and connection
General selfcare:
Trying to keep my environment tidy and organized (work in progress)
Staying in touch with my friends
Journalling
Practicing HALT and reflecting on upheavals when they occur
Doing a manipedi every now and then
Eating mostly healthy and cooking for myself
Taking supplements according to my needs
Resting when I need rest
Reading books I like
Knitting, a hobby I rediscovered after seperating from my ex and enjoy very much allthough I rarely find time for it
Mowing with my tractor, it’s fun and shows me that I can do things alone without help 
Doing absolutely nothing and enjoying it
AT my age now its important to look after my wellbeing , in garden most days when we are not travelling and diet have Ibs so that important up early morning daily walk in bed bye 9 if no soccer games on tv lol . daily vitamins ,only drink herbal tea now , playing my guitar open mike on line . my ps4 helps with my reflexes and of course reading and relaxing , speaking at meetings . going to dentist every 6 months having a medical check every year ill be 74 in january never thought id outlive my three brothers ,
I used to garden every day. I loved it
Thanks for sharing,it is a reminder for all of us the importance of self-care.For me it has been a process to learn how to take care of myself and not others. I am happy to say I have some tools to use from my sobriety. I am enough and other positive sayings are helpful to me. Also taking a
Having a morning coffee ,mediation and reading before the day gets busy is awesome! I also take a nap every afternoon to unwind and refresh. Sending postive replys on this forum has been good karma. Make time for self-care because you deserve it!
Really like that u have an everyday self care list and then a general self care list. Love what u wrote down also! Great lists!