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Posted 3/28/2016 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
SO I was in the shower and I noticed I was 'scrubbing' my head while washing my hair. I do not like it when hairdressers do this, so why am I doing it.

I mindfully, started to gently massage my head.

WHAT a difference! It felt so good, I felt tension leave me body.

It only takes a few moments more to do this for yourself, SO DO IT! YOU are definately worth it.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO BE KIND TO YOURSELF NOW. POST IT, LET'S SHARE FOR EACH OTHER.

Peace
Trina
Posted 3/29/2016 7:00 AM (GMT 0)
by being myself..................by saying stuff it once in awhile. by holding firm on firm things. by not settling for second best, by feeling allowed to ask. I did this today with my urologist. he a scary abrupt surgeon, but I asked the junior something, she looked and said something, surgeon comes in and says yep. she said a big wait, but I though stuff it, it was and is something important to me and something I was afraid to ask. I was validated when he examined me and told me what was what, all because I thought, no, Jamie, this is something important, right and just. to have the surgeon say to the junior to get the paperwork in the system I felt a lot better about myself.

so excellent thread trina.
Posted 3/29/2016 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
You are a WARRIOR HT.
Posted 3/29/2016 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
This is probably an area I need to work on...
But I have a book titled '365 Positive Thoughts'.
When I remember (I use to do it each morning, but most days I'm rushing), I open the book to a random page and read a positive thought which motivates and uplifts me. This little moment is considered my 'me time'. It's just about me doing something positive for me to help me throughout my day.

UA
Posted 3/29/2016 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
This will sound weird.

I get in the pool and do a deep-water work-out. I sometimes will use ear plugs. Mostly, I just empty my mind. The water is warm, my body moves, and my brain just is. There is no stress on any part of my body, for I use a water belt.

Before I leave, I use the sauna. Another empty brain time.

Positive thoughts.
Posted 3/29/2016 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Caffè Americano with heavy cream and 15 minutes to reflect upon life whilst I drink. Clears my head and helps ground me.
Posted 3/29/2016 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
For Christmas 2014, my girlfriend bought me some luxurious hand cream. 2 tubes of it! I'm half way through my second tube now. I carry it in my purse and 'never' let anyone else use it! It's my little bit of luxury that I treat myself to.

To 'be kind to myself', I've learned to be content with however much I can get accomplished in a day instead of 'beating myself up' over what I didn't get done.
Posted 4/1/2016 10:14 AM (GMT 0)
Being kind to oneself is hard when we become depressed. In fact I think it is the last thing we do.

I find showers are a good self nurturing time. I take my time, and try to stay mindful. It has become a ritual to me. But when I am depressed I even forget.

We need to take time and do something good for ourselves. No matter how small it is.

I know it is hard, but we must do it.

Good thread Trina.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/3/2016 11:03 AM (GMT 0)
letting go. my biggest act of self kindness. has left me somewhat happy but fubar at the same time.
Posted 4/3/2016 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
All good stuff. Thank you so much for sharing!

I a dark place since Friday.

Sleeping, brushing dogs and art are my comforts currently.

Peace All
Posted 4/3/2016 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you feel better TRina...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/4/2016 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
Knowing that one day I'll die and not have to battle this forever gives me a sense of peace. Yet knowing life is short inspires me to make the best of it. I do kind things for others-that gives me a purpose
Posted 4/5/2016 9:03 AM (GMT 0)
many healing thoughts trina.
Posted 4/5/2016 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thank HT.

Hugs from my husband, helps center me.
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