I find that some days I can look after myself more easily than others. Today, I went to a fitness class, and it helped. This past year has been a struggle, and I generally feel depleted. I still have awhile longer in this caregiving situation, and want to make a greater effort to do something to enhance my well-being every day.
To much computer time, to much social Media adds to my anxiety and depression. This forum is wonderful but it and others can be addicting, I'm not really sure what comes first. Am I on social media more on days that I'm having a bad day, or does social media and just the Internet in general causes me to have a worse day.
Any ways I have to balance my Internet use. Too much just isn't good for me. But a little is great
So do the things that are good for and be careful of do to much of things that are addictive
You’re on the right track by exercising. You will feel so much better being physically active.
I am no longer a caregiver for my parents. The stress of caregiving definitely takes a toll on us.
Music always helps me to unwind. Doing fun things with my friends and family brings me joy.
I love to cook and I am trying my hand at growing green peppers.
I make jewelry and enjoy sewing. I am addicted to certain podcasts. It seems like there are podcasts on any topic that we are interested in. I listen to them when I soak in the tub or in the kitchen cooking.
My neighbor and I have agreed to exchange information in order to look out for each other, and we're meeting soon to do that.
Baby steps.
I just try to force myself to do things that I enjoy, i enjoy cooking, walking, crafts. So many times I have to push myself to do those things.
I play my favorite music and dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening. Today would of been a good day to do that, would of picked me up. That what I do on my really off days.
I honestly enjoy deep cleaning sometimes.
I try to keep peace in my heart and life.
Much luck!