Published on 12, July, 2020
Inspired by another thread :-) After spending a very long time thinking that I’m quite good at self care (because I do always eat clean and ensure that I get enough sleep) and assuming that I didn’t need to make any changes to my habits to improve my self care, on reflection I concede that I was wrong. There are many things that I could and should change in order to improve my self care. For example: I drink far too much coffee and not enough water; I don’t really exercise (difficult to fit it in going to the gym with my youngest being only 2 but I figure that I can walk/find exercises that I can do at home); I don’t plan my week out past the basics and I feel that my life would run a lot more smoothly if I micro-managed my life a lot more. So, I am going to read and research self care and make changes to my life that enable me to take care of myself to a better degree. I shall use this thread as a ‘blog of sorts’ to post useful resources that I find; write any tips that I perceive may help others and generally report on my progress. I would like to invite others to join me. To share their own resources/tips on self care; to come on their own ‘improve self care’ journey with me or even just to participate in discussion on this thread.
I find self-care very difficult. My health problems control a fair portion of my life and my CFS controls a big chunk of what's left. I intend to be better to myself but stuff happens and it goes out the window as it's the lowest priority at that moment.
I intend to eat a better diet but, due to my body playing up, i often go without or eat quick/convenient rubbish.
In an ideal world, without anyone making demands on me and my time, i might be able to be better at looking after myself.
It must be really difficult to prioritise self care when you have physical health difficulties and many people requiring your time.