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You cannot take care of others
if you do not take care of yourself. YOU CANNOT take care of others if you do not take care of yourself. Here are some ideas: take a bath take a walk take a nap read a book watch your favorite TV show take antidepressant if needed see a counselor see a spiritual director meditate work in the garden have coffee with a friend talk on the phone with a friend eat out play! get a massage get a facial get a pedicure/manicure buy something just for you light a candle listen to music do a puzzle hum, sing, or whistle go somewhere private and scream! color in a coloring book laugh sleep learn a new hobby or craft get a new hair cut take a mini-class in something that interests you go to a movie, museum, art gallery don't answer the phone - they will call back sit in the sun visit a park and watch children playing yoga plan a dream vacation read book of jokes stay away from toxic people have a cup of herbal tea a glass of Asti chocolate (if it's dark it's healthy and therefore self-care)! dance - by yourself or with friends watch some fireworks exercise buy or pick some flowers for a bouquet hug a teddy bear (or favorite stuffed animal) punch a pillow forgive yourself volunteer journal attend a retreat |
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