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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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kayleebee OP October 24th, 2022

Today I will

Try to get one or two things done

Try to focus

Try to remember that I am not the sum of their words and actions

kayleebee OP October 25th, 2022

Today I will

Try to focus

Try not to let the stupidity of my workplace infect my thoughts

Finish the spreadsheet for the attorney

Work on the charity proposal

kayleebee OP October 27th, 2022

Today I will

Finish the things I started yesterday

Complete several other small tasks

Eat something before 3:00 pm

Make the phone call I've been putting off.

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compassionateWords4804 October 27th, 2022

@kayleebee Iโ€™m thinking of starting health care goals too, how has it worked out for you so far? Any significant changes in your life? (Positive and negative changes)

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kayleebee OP October 28th, 2022

@compassionateWords4804

Very good question! Thank you for asking it. It's given me a lot to think about.

Yes it's helping me make changes. Nothing really significant so far but I haven't been doing this long enough yet. They say it takes at least 30 days to make a habit or break one. So if I can get in the habit of making a short list each day and holding myself accountable to it I think that will be very good.

Positives... It makes me think. I'm eating something before bedtime. Getting back to the four quadrants of priorities and away from bouncing around aimlessly. Feeling not quite so overwhelmed. I'm getting things done little by little and cutting myself some more slack when I need a break for a bit. All of which is helping me with depression.

Negatives.... It makes me think. Sometimes too much and I get in a rut, can't focus and end up spending too much time accomplishing nothing. That adds to feeling guilty and overwhelmed. I'm seeing just how much my life is run by "have to" and how little by "want to" and don't feel able to change that yet.

I do think that as it goes on, it's going to change. More positive, more "want to" less "have to" and no reminders to take care of myself.

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Dallady October 27th, 2022

This is a good idea!

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Could prevent one from becoming overwhelmed and keep things very simple, excellent stuff


@kayleebee

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kayleebee OP October 28th, 2022

@DalladyHello Dallady! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

I'm keeping it very simple with just a few things like eating! ha!

It does help not feeling so overwhelmed when I can come back and look at today's list throughout the day. If I get 2 or 3 of the dozens of small things done, I'm making progress so it's a win.

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lovelycoacoa October 28th, 2022

Iโ€™ve been overthinking a lot so today I will silence my thoughts and keep a clear mind. To help, I will practice my meditation skills.

kayleebee OP October 28th, 2022

Today I will

Not let myself be browbeaten by someone that knows nothing. I will be heard.

Finish a few small tasks I've neglected

Work on another larger job and not berate myself if it's left unfinished

Prioritize what I need over what another might need. I will not enable.

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kayleebee OP October 29th, 2022

@kayleebee

Today I will

Get one large project finished

Work on a second large project

Do one or two small jobs

Try not to stress over frustrations

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intelligentClementine7876 October 29th, 2022

@kayleebee

Today I will:

finish my school work.

Go out on a walk.

Go to the gym.

Sketch in my sketchbook.

Eat something healthy

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kayleebee OP October 30th, 2022

@intelligentClementine7876

Sounds great! Go for it!

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kayleebee OP October 30th, 2022

Today I will

Since yesterday went awry, I will do yesterday, today. I did some of today, yesterday.

I will not beat myself up with thoughts that time is short. There is no great hurry.

kayleebee OP October 31st, 2022

Today I will

Try to focus

Work on things that need to be done

Try not to stress over things

October 31st, 2022

@kayleebee Nice thread ๐Ÿงก

Today, I will be honest and call out if anything bothers me