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Have multiple things going on at once! Overwhelm your senses Neutral TV show in the background Play a game on your phone or Read a book Incense burning A fan blowing A podcast or radio goingA crucial part of healthcare. Both preventative in nature and a way of coping after the fact Inclusive Feminism (@IncFeminism on Twitter) just did a self-care thread on Twitter so we thought we’d share the highlights here! 

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Any deliberate action you take in order to attend to *your* emotional, physical, or psychological needs..

A crucial part of healthcare. Both preventative in nature and a way of coping after the fact 

Completely individual. There’s no right or wrong way to practice self-care.

Image Description: Infographic titled “Inclusive Feminism Presents “Self-Care Guide” The background is a pale teal with lighter polka dots. The infographic is divided into different sections: Physical Self-Care, Emotional Self-Care, Mental Self-Care, and Spiritual Self-Care. The text reads: 

Physical Self-Care

Eat foods that make you happy/nourish you

Drink a protein or nutritional shake

Stay hydrated (get the Water Your Body App)

Take needed medications

Shower/bathe

Engage in activities that feel good

Get sleep and rest as needed

Emotional Self-Care

Craft, color, pursue creative outlets

Journal

Listen to your favorite music

Spend time with your pets or at an animal shelter

Join a support group or see a therapist

Practice positive affirmations

Practice self-love

Mental Self-Care

Read a book

Take a class for free with Coursera

Learn a new skill

Try a new recipe

Try brain teasers

Put together a puzzle

Spiritual Self-Care

Act mindfully

Meditate

Attend a religious service (if that’s your inclination)

Write a list of things to be thankful for

Volunteer

Move in nature

Observe the stars

(All of the above are customizable and are about what you are able to do and what will help you feel your best!) 

Note: I’m aware that there is overlap between all of these sections, just like there is overlap between the different aspects of our lives.

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Self-Distract!!!!

Have multiple things going on at once!

Overwhelm your senses (in a good, manageable way)

Neutral TV show in the background

Play a game on your phone or 

Read a book

Incense burning

A fan blowing

A podcast or radio going

Plan little things to look forward to every day

Find little moments of joy

Spoil yourself in little ways (it doesn’t have to cost any money)

Treat yourself like you would your best friend going through the same situation

Find a Groupon for a massage (you could also find a massage school for deep discounts)

Do a deep cleaning of your environment.

Fix a cup of hot tea

Keep a mood journal (MoodTrack Diary app is recommended and free)

Do something totally spontaneous.

Get away for a few days (go camping, stay with friends or family)

Chloe for Native Moon Magazine  (via uncloudly)