Hello. Let’s talk about self-care. Who practices self-care regularly? I’ve been making an absolute effort to practice self-care, and it’s definitely improving my mood. I floss, meditate, do qigong, breathwork, etc. Yes, flossing is self-care, take care of yo teefs. What does everyone do for self-care? Bonus question: Where else can I post questions besides Ask Lemmy?
yes i am jelking off constantly
This is without doubt the most important form of self care, and the definition most people jump to when asked to say what self-care means.
most people also assume that jelking is the same as jerking
Easy to mistake. Jelqing is not jerking. Not sure what jelking though. I should wear my glasses when I post.
i don’t know what it is I made it up
Oh. Google jelging.
One of my favorites is to take my dogs to the dog park, then relax under a tree while they run around and read a book. The hardest part is that as soon as I sit down in the grass, all the dogs run over and want pets and to cuddle in my lap.
That’s one smart dog. Reading a book while running around. Dogs are awesome.
LOL thank you, that made me giggle.
Yes, with occasional guided meditations from freemindfulness.org/download (5-15min)
Some very soothing meditations in varied styles. All available for free sharing under Creative Commons CC-by-nc-sa.
Self care is the thing that brings the most joy to my life so it’s surprising how easy it is to let it slip. Daily meditation is huge. Being out in the wilderness and sunshine in general. Regular light exercise. Fruit and vegetables. Healthy relationships. Learning and teaching. None of these things are news to anyone. The challenge is to maintain a healthy routine.
Yes, to some extent I do try to maintain.
I try to sleep 7 or 8 hours every night.
I exercise 5 or 6 days a week. 4 yoga, 1 or 2 lifting.
Have a skincare routine night and morning.
I’m older now and think the main things that have kept me in good shape and looking better than I should are mainly just two (not counting taking care of teeth)
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Don’t get fat, stay active.
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Night cream at bedtime, sunscreen in morning.
We used to call this being an average functional adult.
“we” yeah ok dude. Bet you’re fat af
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IMO all forms of taking care of yourself are self care. You have to love yourself before you can offer anything to anybody else.
The effort starts an upward spiral of increasing rewards. You feel better about yourself, people treat you differently, you feel more confident, and the cycle repeats.
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Yeah, I mean, I:
- Eat at least three times per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Exercise three times per week (in the gym, lifting weights)
- Sleep at least 7 or 8 hours per night
- Go outside every day
- Have a skincare routine (although it’s not much)
- Brush my teeth twice per day (after breakfast and before going to sleep)
I eat two massive meals per day, regularly walk stairs but not often, sleep at least until I hear something, go outside begrudgingly, wash my skin with a shower, and brush my beard every other day if I remember
I beat up a heavy bag for a few hours a week but I refuse to cut my hair. What if it gets to a magical length that I no longer have to manage it anymore, that is the dream.
Eventually it gets long enough where a quick brush and throw into a bun only takes a few minutes and is solid for half the day, depending on what you’re into
Yup, I make a conscious effort to look after myself more now since I burned out from work a while back. I cycle to and from work, journal regularly (I started with Mind Journal and follow that format), walk my dog (and having a dog in general is great for self care). I make time to spend with friends and try to be present in the moment and enjoy the little things. I also make sure I go home on time from work, take my holidays and don’t take on more than I can manage.
Yup, I make a conscious effort to look after myself more now since I burned out from work a while back. I cycle to and from work, journal regularly (I started with Mind Journal and follow that format), walk my dog (and having a dog in general is great for self care). I make time to spend with friends and try to be present in the moment and enjoy the little things. I also make sure I go home on time from work, take my holidays and don’t take on more than I can manage.
I enjoy my life.
I refuse to use the BS marketing language of ‘self-care’ which covers everything from brushing my teeth and wiping my butt to a once in a lifetime two month trip to India. Self care is a horrid concept and the only people I know who use it are your typical narcissistic twits who think they are the center of the universe and everything that slightly upsets their egocentric worldviews as ‘toxic’.
