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Self care - "Today, I will ___"

kayleebee October 14th, 2022

One change I need to make is to take better care of myself. Physically, emotionally and mentally.

So today I will begin holding myself accountable for that. One thing each day that I will do. For me.


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Sunthruclouds October 20th, 2022

@kayleebee

You have good self-care goals. I admire your determination to hold yourself accountable and share this with us. Even on days when things don't go exactly as planned. Still, you're doing your best, and that's all that matters. ๐ŸŒŸ

MesaJackson October 20th, 2022

@kayleebee

I think its great you're setting these goals for yourself. Setting a daily goal is great step and you seem to actively be working to meet your goals.

kayleebee OP October 20th, 2022

Today I will allow myself forgiveness and acknowledge a few of my many imperfections.

I did not report back yesterday's goals.

I tried to focus. I was not as successful as I would liked to have been. I also recognize that some of this was beyond my ability to handle at the time.

I did get the dirt piles moved.

Today's goals:

I let someone allow me to be open when I didn't know I needed to be but they did.

I was able to focus a little more. Channeling my anger helps to do that.

I let myself be distracted when I needed distraction from the misery of my workplace.


affectionateCat9553 October 20th, 2022

@kayleebee

Working is important to my self esteem. I wish it was not like that. I definitely need, want and like money but as a woman I wish working wasn't so important to me. I haven't been working lately because the job I have is hard. I've been looking for other work and trying to move into other fields but it hasn't been going as smoothly as I would like. I recently signed up for Amazon Flex and I choose a shift for tomorrow. That is a big accomplishment for me. I tend to get depressed when I am not working and making the kind of money I need.

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iCareUK October 23rd, 2022

@affectionateCat9553

Hey, Amazon Flex sounds fun, I'd love to do that but unfortunately, I don't drive.

How did it go? give us an update :)

courageousGrotto48 November 7th, 2022
  1. @affectionateCat9553 cat I relate to you, wish I was not like that. I will research about this more, ask my therapist about why my self esteem is tied up yo work so much. Hope I can help you.
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kayleebee OP October 20th, 2022

Today I will:

Share a few thoughts for others.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for sharing here. Thank you all for the replies, comments, kind words, encouragement and support. Thank you to my listeners who bring me clarity; even though you may not know you do. Thank you to the people in the sharing circle and addiction support chats who welcome me always and tolerate my ramblings. This is for all of you.

I have always believed that hope is a double edged sword. One side longs for something different but keeps us on a path filled with things that are bad for us. On the other lies the grit and determination to forge a brighter path. I have the grit and determination. It might be a little dull and rusty but it's there.

My intention behind this thread was as stated in the original post. As the thread continues, I'm starting to see it grow into something more. My wish is that it can become something much more.

I hope it becomes an inspiration for others who need one.

I hope it brings a sense of comfort to those who need it.

I hope it shines a little light in someone else's darkness.

Come walk with me.

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iCareUK October 23rd, 2022

@kayleebee

Your post is very inspiring, it's like you have created your own space and profile, and I can also see the benefit to others.

You are very clearly a loving, caring and giving person with the best of intentions and the kind of people we love to have at 7 cups.

I am now considering making one the same :)

Lots of love to you

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kayleebee OP October 21st, 2022

Today I will:

Try to focus

Try not to let my sense of injustice get the better of me

Allow myself to be imperfect by trying and not always succeeding

Eat something before 3:00 pm

kayleebee OP October 23rd, 2022

Today I will

Eat a good meal

Take the day off

kayleebee OP October 23rd, 2022

Today I will

Get one or two small jobs done

Weed the garden

ambitioushope1234 October 23rd, 2022

@kayleebee try to clean the house

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kayleebee OP October 23rd, 2022

@ambitioushope1234

Thank you for the idea. I have plenty of things to do and keep the house spotless.

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iCareUK October 23rd, 2022

@kayleebee

Being able to recognise and accept you need a self-care break is a huge accomplishment, well done ๐Ÿ˜Š