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December 31st 2023, 02:38 AM
How do you practice self-care? How often do you do it?
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December 31st 2023, 06:02 PM
I need to practice it more! Lately I’ve been trying to unwind by playing a game on my Switch.
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January 2nd 2024, 09:21 AM
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I need to practice it more! Lately I’ve been trying to unwind by playing a game on my Switch.
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I've been aiming to set time aside every day for myself to do something I enjoy.
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January 2nd 2024, 07:05 PM
I try to visit spa/beautician/massage therapist on a regular basis.
I take a bath every now and then.
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January 3rd 2024, 07:56 PM
I definitely need to get better about incorporating self-care into my daily schedule. Lately, I've been trying to be intentional about setting aside at least 30 minutes a day to do an activity I enjoy, such as reading a book or playing my guitar.
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January 4th 2024, 05:50 PM
I'm hoping to practise self care as a whole much more this year - it's something I struggle a lot with but it always feels nice to do in the end
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January 6th 2024, 07:26 AM
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I try to visit spa/beautician/massage therapist on a regular basis.
I take a bath every now and then.
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I see my beautician once a month and I finally have been able to switch off when I get a facial.
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January 6th 2024, 08:58 PM
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I see my beautician once a month and I finally have been able to switch off when I get a facial.
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That's great to hear! It's so important to take your time to switch off. 
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January 11th 2024, 10:05 AM
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That's great to hear! It's so important to take your time to switch off. |
I wish I could do it more often. 
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January 22nd 2024, 10:59 PM
For me there is daily self-care that has to be done, like taking my meds, brushing my teeth, etc. Someitmes I do something to make it more fun, like switching my shampoo to a different scent or something. Then I have more fun self-care, like catching up on a show or watching a comforting one, going outside, scrolling my phone (I do try to limit it a bit), or spending time with my pets. I do my nails sometimes too but lately I have not had the appropriate amount of energy for that.
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January 23rd 2024, 09:36 AM
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For me there is daily self-care that has to be done, like taking my meds, brushing my teeth, etc. Someitmes I do something to make it more fun, like switching my shampoo to a different scent or something. Then I have more fun self-care, like catching up on a show or watching a comforting one, going outside, scrolling my phone (I do try to limit it a bit), or spending time with my pets. I do my nails sometimes too but lately I have not had the appropriate amount of energy for that.
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As long as you are able to do it! 
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