This was delightful! (She writes sometime after midnight while taking a break from working because she let her self care rituals slide and life got overwhelming.) It even *feels* like a blog post circa 2005. Hope your stupid down-time over Easter is good for you ;)
Thanks Nicole! I love the mid-2000s feel of blogging at the moment. A good mix of nostalgia and something new. Hope you get some downtime over the weekend too xx
I have not seen this, but I totally relate. The other day I headed out the door telling my husband I was off to stomp around the block to feel better. I'm off to look up some of those videos!
Thanks for the reminder. I haven’t been out for 3 weeks so I’m about to go on my stupid walk for my stupid mental health! Love the power of community ☺️ Have a great Easter break.
I had a great mourning routine that worked so well for me, so of course I changed it up months ago, and well now it shows. I need to bring back those bits that were doing me good, not listen to the inner rebel and let go of the guilt about spending so much time on myself.
Ah yes - I know that temptation to change a good thing. I still don't know why I do it either, only that it seems to be a very human trait. Here's to finding your way back to a rhythm that works xx
Very timely for me to read The Tortoise today as only this morning I acknowledged that since letting my morning meditation practice slide my mood has been well and truly deflated. Note to self stop scrolling while drinking morning coffee first thing. Prioritise morning meditation over mindless scrolling 🙏
Oh wow - I feel so seen…except, more often than not, my cranky, stubborn side wins out and I only get through step one (exercise). But, gotta have goals, right?! 😬
Oh I’m so glad to hear that other people have to force themselves to do things like drink water. Stupid water drank a bottle today at work instead of the coffee or tea I really wanted. Thanks for being so honest and open it really helps to know everyone struggles with these things.
Grumpy self-care is my jam. All I want to do is sleep but here I am, drinking stupid water and doing a stupid rage-workout and putting on stupid real clothes after my stupid shower. But darn it if I don't feel better after doing all that stupid stuff!
😂 this made me laugh and smile. Thank you xx Enjoy your break with your family.
So glad to hear that! And thank you - I'm really looking forward to the time together. I hope you have some downtime too xx
This was delightful! (She writes sometime after midnight while taking a break from working because she let her self care rituals slide and life got overwhelming.) It even *feels* like a blog post circa 2005. Hope your stupid down-time over Easter is good for you ;)
Thanks Nicole! I love the mid-2000s feel of blogging at the moment. A good mix of nostalgia and something new. Hope you get some downtime over the weekend too xx
Too funny...and aarrggh so true. I’m off to do a bit of stupid meditation now before I go to stupid bed 😬
haha! I'm sure it was worth it ;)
I have not seen this, but I totally relate. The other day I headed out the door telling my husband I was off to stomp around the block to feel better. I'm off to look up some of those videos!
Yes! I actually love a good stomp too. So cathartic.
Thanks for the reminder. I haven’t been out for 3 weeks so I’m about to go on my stupid walk for my stupid mental health! Love the power of community ☺️ Have a great Easter break.
Oh I hope it was lovely! And thank you. I hope you have some down time too. xx
I had a great mourning routine that worked so well for me, so of course I changed it up months ago, and well now it shows. I need to bring back those bits that were doing me good, not listen to the inner rebel and let go of the guilt about spending so much time on myself.
Ah yes - I know that temptation to change a good thing. I still don't know why I do it either, only that it seems to be a very human trait. Here's to finding your way back to a rhythm that works xx
Very timely for me to read The Tortoise today as only this morning I acknowledged that since letting my morning meditation practice slide my mood has been well and truly deflated. Note to self stop scrolling while drinking morning coffee first thing. Prioritise morning meditation over mindless scrolling 🙏
It's so annoying that it's so helpful isn't it? I grapple with the same thing at different times. Good luck!
Brilliant. Can't believe you started writing your blog again now that I am on the same continent as you. Hehe! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed! And so glad to be back in the blogging seat too. xx
Oh wow - I feel so seen…except, more often than not, my cranky, stubborn side wins out and I only get through step one (exercise). But, gotta have goals, right?! 😬
Step one is a big step! ;)
Ain’t it the truth! Thanks!
Thank YOU Meg xx
Yes! Sometimes I feel like I’m just pressuring myself to do the self care routine and need a break from my self care.
100% relate to that Melanie. I try to take that as a sign I need to take a step back and reassess. xx
Well this resonated with me this Monday morning BIG TIME. Thanks Brooke!
So glad to hear it Brooke. Thank you a million for reading xx
Oh I’m so glad to hear that other people have to force themselves to do things like drink water. Stupid water drank a bottle today at work instead of the coffee or tea I really wanted. Thanks for being so honest and open it really helps to know everyone struggles with these things.
Wow how I feel this. I usually decide I am better than the morning ritual, and then later regret it. How we as humans can be so funny I do not know...
Grumpy self-care is my jam. All I want to do is sleep but here I am, drinking stupid water and doing a stupid rage-workout and putting on stupid real clothes after my stupid shower. But darn it if I don't feel better after doing all that stupid stuff!
Enjoyed this! I actually wrote about self care and making it achievable on my posts..
https://brittanyfitzer.substack.com/p/what-does-self-care-look-like-and?s=r