I think it's fair to say we've all been under a bit of pressure lately. Some people have been working too much, others want to work more; some people are desperate for companionship, others desperate for space; some people fear the reopening of our lives whilst others welcome it.
What do you do to look after yourself, when times are tough? Beyond "a face mask and an early night"?
Are you attuned to your own needs? Do you notice when things are starting to get on top of you, or does it creep up?
How have you adapted if you can't use your regular "go to" tools because of the pandemic i.e. gym, holiday etc.?
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Mrs TMN x |
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I do practise mindfulness and yoga. Once a month I go through a period of feeling horrible, rageful and sad (nothing to do with hormones or my period) when that happens I just lock myself away with Netflix and understand that it's not forever.
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"I do it by lifting weights at home and also yoga, you get that good feeling when doing it
I do love yoga Shag, helps clear my mind "
That is good you do that too and yes it does clear your mind as well, what type of yoga do you do? I do ashtanga yoga. I also like to meditate |
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I've got various self care techniques. Skincare and makeup, reading, singing. It will be exercise when I'm feeling better. I recently found a DIY facial massage tutorial when I was feeling particularly tense.
Meditation is always an important go to, progressive muscle relaxation.
Getting a sense of perspective.
Talking to friends, either sharing problems or laughing over nothing. Sometimes they remind you of bits and pieces to help you cope.
Achieving things, learning things. |
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"I do practise mindfulness and yoga. Once a month I go through a period of feeling horrible, rageful and sad (nothing to do with hormones or my period) when that happens I just lock myself away with Netflix and understand that it's not forever.
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I divide my strategies into wallow, distract, and solve. |
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I am no gym bunny but been missing my swimming. Luckily i have two dogs who keep me active as we walk miles daily. Also been working longer hours and on my feet all night and probably walk quite a few miles there too over the 12hr shift. |
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"I've got various self care techniques. Skincare and makeup, reading, singing. It will be exercise when I'm feeling better. I recently found a DIY facial massage tutorial when I was feeling particularly tense.
Meditation is always an important go to, progressive muscle relaxation.
Getting a sense of perspective.
Talking to friends, either sharing problems or laughing over nothing. Sometimes they remind you of bits and pieces to help you cope.
Achieving things, learning things. "
Swing, you always inspire me to keep working on myself. You seem so organised and determined! I've found myself swinging between being full of energy and ideas to the complete opposite, lethargic and feeling sorry for myself. Difficult to maintain momentum with anything. |
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"I've got various self care techniques. Skincare and makeup, reading, singing. It will be exercise when I'm feeling better. I recently found a DIY facial massage tutorial when I was feeling particularly tense.
Meditation is always an important go to, progressive muscle relaxation.
Getting a sense of perspective.
Talking to friends, either sharing problems or laughing over nothing. Sometimes they remind you of bits and pieces to help you cope.
Achieving things, learning things.
Swing, you always inspire me to keep working on myself. You seem so organised and determined! I've found myself swinging between being full of energy and ideas to the complete opposite, lethargic and feeling sorry for myself. Difficult to maintain momentum with anything. "
Thank you!
I'm much the same... Which is why I have so many strategies. I need them  |
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Just running and cycling; although that was tough because I could only do the same “close to home routes”. I did set up a local (socially distanced running and cycling group to help people new to it, and that helped. |
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Other than that, puppies and kids and real friends who actually know you are also awesome reality checks.... 
