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positivelypresent · 26 days

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Happy April! ☔️ Here are some ideas to add to your to-do list!

#april #self care #self care ideas #self care is not selfish #self love #positivelypresent #love yourself #hello april

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theereina · 6 months

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Self-Care Starter Kit

Exfoliation

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Body Scrub Coconut Lime

Tree Hut Watermelon Shea Sugar Exfoliating & Hydrating Body

Dry Brushing Body Brush, POPCHOSE Natural Bristle Dry Skin Exfoliating Brush Body Scrub

Moisturization

eos Shea Better Body Lotion- Fresh & Cozy, 24-Hour Moisture Skin Care

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin

NIVEA Shea Nourish Body Lotion, Dry Skin Lotion with Shea Butter

Eucerin Skin Calming Lotion - Full Body Lotion

Body/Feminine Wash

Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture, Sensitive Skin, Cucumber and Green Tea, and Shea Butter & Vanilla Collection 4 Count Skin Cleanser

Vagisil Feminine Wash for Intimate Area Hygiene, Unscented

Monistat Boric Acid Feminine Cleanser, Fragrance-Free Feminine Wash

Summer's Eve Fragrance-Free Gentle Daily All Over Feminine Body Wash

Skincare

Mighty Patch™ Original patch from Hero Cosmetics - Hydrocolloid Acne Pimple Patch

Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rose Water

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

Books/Journals

Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

The Four Agreements

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery

Self-Love & Self-Care | The Shadow Work Journal: 150 Prompts & Exercises

The Shadow Work Journal (Boho Themed): 150 Prompts & Exercises

The Self Improvement Journal: A Guided Prompt Journal for Beginners

Hot Pink Inner Child Shadow Work Journal with 100 prompts for beginners

Orange Shadow Work Journal with 100 prompts for beginners

Healthy Snacks

KIND Protein Bars, Variety Pack, Dark Chocolate Nut, Crunchy Peanut Butter

Quaker Rice Crisps, Gluten Free, 4 Flavor Sweet and Savory Variety Mix

*I may continue to add to this list and reblog it as I do.

**Thank you for any purchases made.

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***Disclaimer: This list contains affiliate links that direct you to Amazon. Through purchases, I will earn a commission.

#soft life #soft girl #soft girl era #self care journey #self care routine #self care ideas #self care #self love journey #self love #amazon affiliate #amazon prime #healthy lifestyle #mental health #black girls #black women

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pinktulipgirly · 2 years

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join me in an sunday reset! let’s get our lives back on track! 🌷

space 🕯

put on a playlist that motivates you!

clear your floor of all clutter and mess

clear off all the surfaces of things that don’t belong there (desk, dresser, nightstand countertops, etc) and give them a good dusting and wipe down

catch up on laundry and fold it all immediately!

change your sheets and make your bed

vacuum and sweep

clean your bathroom really well! don’t forget to mop

remove all the out of date food from your fridge and pantry

do your dishes and clean your sink

reorganize things that tend to get messy during the week - make your space work for you! 💕

body 🌱

put on a cute set and do some movement! a whole work out, a hot girl walk, a dance party, some light yoga from bed - whatever works best for you and your body <3

drink a ton of water! hydrated girlies are happy girlies

have a nourishing meal with loads of fruits, veggies, and protein

get some sunlight

take an everything shower - shave and exfoliate, and don’t forget to moisturize!

do a hair mask

do your full skincare routine and a gentle face mask

do your nails or go get them done

mind ☁️

put your phone away and have some quiet time - maybe read a book, doodle, or meditate! just give your brain a rest from the noisy workweek

journal

set some goals for the upcoming week and think about how you can actually achieve them

organize all your assignments / tasks for the week in a planner - everything will seem less overwhelming when you write it all down!

spend some time with friends or family

do something you love to do!

and finally, go to bed early tonight! you got this, angel! ✨🌸

#pink pilates princess #clean girl #green juice girl #becoming that girl #health and wellness #skincare #that girl #self care #that girl aesthetic #clean girl aesthetic #sunday reset #that girl tips #checklist #self care ideas #organization

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lovealexhunt · 2 years

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🖤 Your Mental Health Matters 🖤

You matter. Your health matters. How you feel matters. Don't let anyone make you feel any differently. You are worthy of rest, care, and happiness just as you already are.

#mental health #world mental health day #mental health day #mental health awareness #self care #self care tips #self care ideas #mental health matters #lovealexhunt #you matter

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diagnosed-idiot · 2 years

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a reminder whoever needs to hear this:

if you only wash one dish, that's one less dish to wash. if you only tidied up a section of your room, that's less for you to deal with later. if you washed your clothes but didn't put them away, you have clean clothes available for you to wear. you're doin SOMETHING and that will always be better than nothing

(it's okay if you cant do anything for a while, it doesn't make you any less valuable or important)

#you GOT this #I needed to hear this too #take care of yourself #self care ideas #self care reminder #self care tips #mental health recovery #therapy memes #therapy #mental health reminders #mental health #self love #bpd recovery #dantes talking again

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healthyselflovetips · 6 months

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🌟 Ever felt like you're helping someone but it makes you super drained? It's time to talk self-abandonment. 😔🚫 Check out these 10 signs that might be sneaking into your life. Remember, you deserve all the love and care too! 💕 Let's break free from these patterns and embrace self-love. 💪❤️🌼

#being human #healthy self love tips #self love #self love journey #intentional living #self improvement #self love intentions #self growth #self reflection #embrace your worth #mental health #personal growth #personal development #self care #self love tips #healthy boundary #self care tips #self care ideas

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bsprompts · 11 months

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journaling prompt ideas for anxiety

if you like journaling, check out my etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/bsprompts) for digital journaling eBooks 💌

how does my anxiety make me feel?

how can i work through these feelings mentally and physically?

can i find relief from these thoughts?

how can i let these thoughts go and move on?

what thoughts/feelings/people/emotions/things am i fixating on?

why do i think I'm fixating on those thoughts?

what are some things i can do now and later to feel better?

describe a place i feel comfortable and safe

what makes me feel chaotic? (people, errands, environments, etc.)

how can i calm down these moments of chaos?

how can i avoid them next time?

what is currently going well in my life?

what do i like about it?

how can i bring what i like to other areas of my life that need some positive energy?

how have i been feeling recently? take 5-10 minutes to write it out.

what are some things in my life i would i like to enhance? why?

think about how things have turned out for you recently. do you like how things are unfolding, why or why not? why do you think they're turning out the way they are?

how can i work through my expectations of how things should work out?

how can i work on being neutral or having less attachment to my reactions to things?

how can i work on my immediate reactions to things that happen to me?

write a list of things you want to do for yourself in the near future (pick up a pastry from a favorite bakery, take a bath, see a movie, etc.)

how can i separate my feelings and emotions from myself?

how can i work on accepting and moving on?

what steps do i need to take to move on from something?

what is something you accomplished or overcame lately that you're proud of? write in detail how you accomplished it, how it felt, and how you can use this inspiration next time

try and bring forward your subconscious thoughts and worries. why do you think you're subconsciously thinking about these things? how can you work through them?

make a list of features and characteristics you like about yourself and why

think of a time something unexpectedly went well. why do you think it turned out well? how did it feel to get a positive outcome when you weren't expecting it? can you carry this energy to other situations?

what are some guilty pleasures of mine?

what simple things bring me joy?

favorite ways to unwind and get comfortable

what is making me feel burnt out? how can i refresh this energy or get some new inspiration for it?

what is giving me energy? where is my energy being drained?

habits you want to quit, habits you want to try

list of things i want to give myself permission to do (self care activities, saying no to something, sleeping, resting, watching tv, etc)

massive brain dump of everything on your mind and why

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rosequartzforyou · 1 year

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new year resolution ideas for self care!!!

1. drink ample water every day — use a tracker for the first two months to make it a habit.

2. only eat when you are hungry, don't force food inside you.

3. moisturize your skin properly everyday

4. do a monthly gratitude jar (there are pretty templates on pinterest if you are an artsy person and if you are not, lists are amazing!)

5. stay curious — make a list of things you want to explore and feed your brain

6. do something everyday that makes you happy — it can be something small like texting a friend you've not talked to in a while or just indulging in ice-cream and netflix.

7. prioritize yourself — do things for you.

8. quit being a donkey — it's high time you stop carrying the burden of others, be it emotional of physical.

9. learn to apologize effectively because good apologies can save you a lot of trouble and bring you peace. proper accountability does wonders (check this out its my favourite resource, it's downloadable)

10. skin care daily, lovely people. let's get that into routine.

11. have goals for yourself, it's good. but don’t get lost in the process of chasing it. experience life on the way.

12. check in on your loved ones once in a while.

13. go to bed early? at least try??

14. go on a digital detox per month/ two months

15. LOVE YOURSELF MORE THIS NEW YEAR! YOU ARE PRECIOUS, FRIEND. REMIND YOURSELF THAT DAILY!

#reminders #new year #2023 resolutions #resolutions #new year resolutions #self care #self care tips #self care ideas #self care hacks #mental health #daily dose of health #daily reminders #self love #life #happy new year #this new year

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yourmentalhealthpal · 8 days

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Embrace the beauty of change. 💫✨ Things can be different and still be okay.💖

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choicesfandomappreciation · 1 year

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You are amazing and you matter. No matter how your day is going, I hope you never forget that you are enough just as you are (you always have been and always will be).

We all struggle from time to time, and it's okay. We're only human. Sometimes we feel comfortable reaching out, sometimes we just need a little encouragement. I hope you find something on this page to make you smile, bring you motivation, or just remind you that you will be okay.

Need more support? Find a help number in your country. [Here]

Got a word of encouragement, self-care ideas, helpful websites or resources you think should be added? Just send them my way and I'll get them up.

This page is currently under development and more will be added as soon as possible.

You can do it. Even when you doubt yourself. Even when things feel overwhelming. Pause and breathe. Remember how far you've come. You are so very capable. You will get through this.

It's okay to make mistakes. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. It's okay to struggle. It's okay not to know what comes next. It's okay to say no. It's okay to stand up for yourself and what you believe. It's okay to choose what is right for you even when others don't understand. It's okay. You will be okay.

Take a moment to focus on all that you are instead of all you aren't because you are amazing just as you are. You have nothing to prove to anyone.

A bad day doesn't mean it's a bad life. I know that can be hard to believe, especially when that bad day turns into a bad week, month, or even year. Please know how strong you are. I see you. I see your struggle. You are not alone. You've survived all those bad days. Your good days will come. Until then, have hope, reach out to a friend. You will get through this.

You don't have to do everything at once, baby steps still take you forward.

There's no need to apologize for making yourself a priority. You should always put yourself first. Do what you have to do for yourself

It's okay to be sad. It's okay to be confused. It's okay to not know your next step. Just keep going. You'll figure it out. (source)

By opening up bit by bit and around someone you trust, you can learn to show the world how amazing your true self is. (source)

You are still okay and loved if: you like to spend time with yourself, you don't have a lot of close friends, you have frequent panic or anxiety attacks, you cry at random times, you need to take naps, you feel sad or empty, you feel lonely, you have a mental illness. (source)

Don't push yourself too hard. It's okay if you can't do it. It's okay if you can't finish it. It's okay if you need help. It's okay if you need to take a break. It's okay if you need to just try again tomorrow. It's okay if you can't do it as well as someone else. It's okay if you do it more slowly than someone else. Everyone has their own limits. It's okay. (source)

Encouragement for Writers + Creators:

Your stories are valid, regardless of the notes, of how many people read it. The time you spent planning, writing and editing wasn't a waste if (re)reading makes you happy.

It's okay not be productive everyday. The low phases of your creative cycle don't mean your ability isn't real and won't go away. It's simply dormant. Be gentle with yourself and soon it'll flourish again.

"You might not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page" ~Jodi Picoult

If you feel stuck, you're allowed to take a step back and do something else. There's no shame about taking a break.

Allow yourself to be proud of and love your writing. There is nothing cool about self-deprecation. Being proud doesn't make you bad. It doesn't make you vain. It doesn't make you selfish. It doesn't make you self-centered. It doesn't make you think you're superior. It just means you recognize your own effort and appreciate the effort that you put in, just like you do with others. What makes you think that just because you made it, you don't deserve the same respect, love and appreciation you give to other writers? You don't have to search for that validation in others. You're allowed to give it to yourself. (source)

On particularly tough days, when you're sure you can't possibly endure, remember your track record for getting through bad days is 100% and that's pretty good!

The road to success is never straight.

Believe in unknown miracles already on their way to you.

When you meet resistance, you are growing in the right direction.

Find More Encouragement Quotes:

#SpreadJoy Quotes with Choices Characters

Take a step outside. Go to a forest, a park or to the beach. No goal in mind, just get some air and enjoy the moment. Maybe explore somewhere you haven't been yet.

Do something new. Maybe something you have wanted to try for a while. Be it crafts, different activities, baking/cooking, or even just watching a new show.

Spend 10 minutes writing down words that make you smile, make you dream or just make you feel good.

Organize your space

Create an "it's done" list to celebrate all you accomplish (nothing is too small)

Take a social media break (don't compare yourself to others and their "lives")

Daily Accomplishment Bingo Board (click to view)

988: Crisis Hotline (call or text or visit website to chat, 24/7)

A Soft Murmur : Mix and combine ambient sounds that fit you and your mood (rain, thunder, waves, wind, fire, birds)

Emergency Compliment: Need a compliment? Enjoy these hilariously random and entertaining compliments

Happify: Science based activities and games to reduce stress and build confidence

Pixel Thoughts: Write what's troubling you an a star and watch it shrink into the distance over a 60 second relaxation period

Pop Bubble Wrap: Pop one bubble and four more appear!

QuietKit: Guided Meditation for beginners

Rainy Mood: Listen to ambient rain sounds (then open a live feed of a cozy fire on Youtube) and relax.

Scream Into the Void : Type anything you want to say or get out of your head and then send it into the void. (actual screaming sound effect include)

The Oregon Trail: Head back in time with this vintage game

The Quiet Place Project: Take a few seconds out of your day to sit, relax, and breathe.

This is Sand : Create your own virtual sand art

Tone Matrix: Make your own music with these pleasant sounding bells

Weave Silk: An online tool for creating symmetrical art, including rotational symmetry.

Xhlr: guided breathing where you can adjust the length of each part of the process (inhale, hold, exhale, hold)

Atmosphere: relaxing sounds (free)

Finch: adopt a self-care pet and work on day-to-day goals, track your mood, journal, complete breathing activities, and more (Free and Paid versions available)

Get Color: liquid sort puzzle (free)

Pixel Art: paint by numbers (free)

Puzzle Art: jigsaw art puzzles (free)

Smiling Minds: guided meditation (free)

Zen Color: color by numbers (free)

Books

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay

Music

Walk On by U2

Blogs

@chibird

@positiveseed

Pinterest: Mental Mastery

@lovealexhunt , @lorirwritesfanfic , @princess-geek, @aallotarenunelma, @jerzwriter , @peonierose

Got a word of encouragement, self-care ideas, helpful websites or resources you think should be added? Just send them my way and I'll get them up.

(some are repeated in the two images, but some are unique so I included both)

Need support? Find a help number in your country. [Here]

#choices #playchoices #choices game #choices fandom appreciation #self care #self care ideas #encouragement #words of encouragement #websites to distract you #websites to cheer you up #things to do when you're bored #self-care #motivation #encouraging words

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queenriahb · 1 year

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How to Create Your Own Self-Care Plan

You may have heard it before: You can’t help others without taking care of yourself first. Self-care is an important way to protect your physical, mental and emotional health so you can better adapt to changes, build strong relationships and recover from setbacks. You can also better support those around you who might be in need.

If you’re ready to take care of yourself and practice self-care, use this information from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) curriculum to create a realistic and effective plan.

When creating your self-care plan, it’s important to consider the following questions:

What will I do for self-care? Stick to the basics and add certain self-care activities to your calendar. Some examples are getting enough sleep, exercising as appropriate for your own health, eating healthfully, spending time with loved ones, using relaxation exercises and practicing meditation.

Whom can I call at any time? Identify people in your life who you trust and can talk to about the good and bad that may happen.

Whom can I reach out to if I need more help? Identify who you can call if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad. This may include loved ones, a coach or teacher, or mental health professional.

As you start to think about what activities you want to include in your self-care plan, it can be helpful to explore these domains and brainstorm people, programs and activities that are important and feel safe to you within each. You may find that you have things for one domain, a few, or all of them:

Intellectual

Emotional

Occupational

Environment

Community

Physical

Financial

Spiritual

Remember that everyone’s self-care plan will be different — and that’s OK. Equally important, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to the supportive people in your life and discuss self-care methods that may have helped them and what you’re hoping to achieve. You can also use these tips from MHFA to care for yourself while practicing physical distancing. With the right information and tools, you can #BeTheDifference for yourself every day.

via Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

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positivelypresent · 11 months

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June self-care ideas!

#positivelypresent #self love #love yourself #self care #self care ideas #self care is not selfish #june 2023 #june 1

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theereina · 6 days

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Thee girl's guide to self care...

Have a great self care Sunday!😘

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positive-stars · 10 months

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Eyyy I just found your blog but I think you’ll get a kick out of this:

I like making those origami stars out of colored paper and filling cleaned up bottles and jars with them. (So far I’ve only filled one bottle, started a second, and picked out the paper for two others I’ll do next but. I’m just accepting my health keeps these projects relatively slow.)

Anyway, I had the Idea to write encouragement and CBT Exercises and Creative Prompts onto the paper strips for one planned bottle, and I’m using my current “folding stage” project to learn how to fold the paper in such a way that it can be unraveled and refolded.

So…I will literally be making positivity stars for myself and others XD

(although jars of colorful stars are still nice for dopamine hits and anxiety/adhd stemming.)

That's so awesome! It's such a cool idea ✨️

#thanks for telling me #answered #self care #self care ideas

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lovealexhunt · 2 months

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Self Care and Birthday Celebration week : the threequel(?) March 01 to 07 💖💖💖

In addition to my every day depression and anxiety, Birthday Depression is something that hits me hard every year, so for the past couple of years I've been trying to preplan for it and look at specific self care ideas that I can try to work on each day to try to help.

I know there are many people who struggle with mental health so I like sharing my plan, in case anyone wants to join in with me.

I did not include creative prompts this year, but I do recommend checking out the March Challenge for some ideas : @choicesmonthlychallenge. [Prompts]

Anyone is welcome to participate as much or as little as they like! I hope that everyone treats themselves with kindness today and always. I know it isn't always easy but it's why we have to keep trying. Every day is a new day to try again. You are wonderful and never forget that, even if on some days you can't see that.

💛 dani

#lahselfcarebday #lahselfcarebday24 #self care #self care ideas #positive affirmations #mental health #positive thoughts

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the---hermit · 2 years

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Self care week #1:

catch up with a friend

medidate for ten minutes

do breathing exercises

do a face scrub

read before bed

eat slowly

get dressed up (even if unnecessary)

reorganize my bookshelves

As I have explained in this post, I will challenge myself on a weekly basis to do self care related things for at least a month. These weekly lists that I will post every Monday will be my guide during the week. I will cross over the prompts once I completed them at least once, although I might repeat certain tasks on multiple days. I will track the self care related things I have done each day in my normal daily posts, in which I usually keep track of my productivity. Feel free to join me in this self care challenge, and let me know if there's stuff you personally like to do for self care, because I am always looking for new ideas and inspiration!

#this week is going to be super busy as i will be working everyday so i kept the list very low effort #not that the other ideas I have planned out are complicated or else i'd probably find myself not doing them but these things #take very little time and brain energy so it feels good for a busy week and the first week of this personal challenge #and since these are very low effort i might repeat some on more than one day!#self care challenge #self care challenge week 1 #self care week 1 #self care #weekly self care challenge #self care to do list #self care prompts #self care ideas #journaling #mine #the---hermit

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