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These things are easier said than done & there are many other ways to do self-care!

I believe in you!!

Now tell me. How do you pick up the pieces?

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Live in the present. Looking in the past, and looking to the future are stress inducers.

The past impacts the present; what you do in the present, will one day be the past, impacting your future.

Embrace the here and now!

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Honor your body! Listen to it when it's telling you to slow down.

Feeling tired? Rest. Hungry agan after eating? Eat again. Want to go out, but have no one to go with? Go any way!

There's always time to take care of you.

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Journal. Journal. Journal. Write the physical and emotional things, goals and plans, and be creative!

Journaling is a great way to self-reflect, boosting mental health.

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Go explore! Try spending some time outside, grounding in nature, or trying a new recipe. Embrace first what it feels like to be alone, understanding your boundaries and expectations to honor your values in relationships.

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Don't over-explain your feelings. If someone still isn't honoring how you feel after the first conversation, take that as face value and honor your emotional well-being.

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Amy tips on getting started? I've wanted to for a while

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Those little packs of the Suavitel lavender dryer sheets