Well, it has been awhile since my last post, and these past few weeks have been a true test of staying balanced during trying times. A man very dear to my heart has been in the hospital for the past three weeks, and it has been a challenge on every level to stay positive. When faced with these helpless circumstances, I have really learned to focus on self care. In an earlier post entitled Stress Management: How to Prevent, Reduce and Cope with Stress, I listed ways to manage stress and remain balanced in challenging times. Here is a list of further ideas to be good to yourself! 

1) Soak in a bathtub.

2) Ride a motorcycle.

3) Go to the mountains.

4) Exercise/do yoga.

5) Meditate.

6) Eat a good meal.

7) Recycle old items.

Go to a movie in the middle of the week. 

9) Paint.

10) PLay a game.

11) Dress up and look nice.

12) LAUGH- just because (just start laughing, really… it works!)

13) light candles

14) Get a massage

15) Go horseback riding

16) Wander around a bookstore for an entire afternoon.

17) Write a letter.

18) Go to a museum.

19) Sing around the house.

20) Go bowling.

21) Dance!

22) play with your pet.

23) Go to a play or concert.

24) Take photographs. 

25) Go for a bike ride.

26) Rearrange your furniture. 

27) Visit a national park. 

28) Listen to music- Pandora.com is great for this one.

29) Watch children play.

30) Day dream. 

31) Write in a journal.

32) Eat chocolate (this may be the only one you need!)

33) Play a musical instrument. 

34) Send a card to someone you care about. 

35) Garden- or plan your garden! 

36) Plan a party.

37) Take a nap.

38) Go on a date.

39) buy flowers. 

40) Talk to your plants- seriously. You should see my jungle of an apartment. They love it! 

41) Meet new people. 

42) Read a humor book.

43) Go swimming.

44) Doodle.

45) Fly a kite.

46) Remember the words and deeds of good people.

47) Repair things.

48) Walk or jog.

49) Remember beautiful scenery.

50) Collect shells. 

51) Plan your career. 

What are some of the things you do that you do to take care of yourself? What makes your body a spirit lift from trying times? I’d love to hear your suggestions! 

 

Yours in health,

Guinevere Amadeo, LMP.