Positivity Inspiration

I see many Winnie the Poohs at the hospital (aka Winnie aka Pooh aka Pooh Bear), as you may guess.  Many look like this, a bit flat and with small wounds, designed to have a removable shirt:

They come for spas:

New hearts and stuffing:

And plumping up so they have a proper belly again:

Sometimes they look like this:

A bit more loved… or as his person said, in more “desperate condition”.

He also had a spa (not everyone does):

As you may’ve noticed, he needed a new nose and there were several options:

His heart had a pooh on it as well as some magic from a heffalump:

And after a bit of arm and smile surgery, soon he was healthy and ready to fly home:

His person wrote “He looks wonderful!”

The final Pooh I’m going to show you today just flew home yesterday.  He is always called Pooh Bear.  He is 14 years old and showed every year of hugs.  

Here are the photos his person’s mom sent for diagnosis:

As you can see, Pooh Bear was a bit flat and a bit gray.  He came in for a spa:

Got new stuffing and a magical Heffalump heart to preserve a bit of his original stuffing:

And finally was clean and plump and fluffy and ready to fly home:

Calm Harm can be tailored to your needs and will provide strategies to help you get past those crucial moments of wanting to harm.

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🌸 face:

• exfoliate your skin with a washcloth soaked in hot water.

• hydrate with coconut oil.

• use a charcoal sheet face mask.

🌸 body:

• listen to your body. It will let you know when you need rest or exercise or healthy food or sleep or pretty much anything, if you’re paying attention.

• exercise and spend some time outside.

• eat healthy, drink a lot of water and green tea.

🌸 mind & soul:

• make sleep a priority: sleep is significant to our bodies’ ability to heal.

• meditate: meditation is a great way to tune out all life’s distractions and demands. Give this time to yourself.

💌 happify — this is an app that allows you set mental health and well-being goals, like building confidence and reducing stress. once you’ve set those goals, it gives you quick activities that help you reach those goals.

💌 daylio — daylio is a diary on your phone that allows you to track your moods and daily activities. as you use it, you start getting feedback reports that reveal trends which can help you identify the connection between what activities you do when you feel great, and what’s happening in your life when you have bad days.

💌 headspace — this is a meditation app that aims to help you get more from your day, through mindfulness. it has a range of meditation themes, from falling asleep, to fundamental techniques of meditation. the first 10 sessions on the app are free, and a subscription starts at £7.99 after that.

💌 myfitnesspal — this is an app that allows you to log your weight, workouts, food and fitness goals. it works as a social network app, so you can connect with friends, encourage and challenge each other.

💌 the breathing zone — this is an app that is mainly for defusing stress. it’s a simple app that helps you slow your breathing rhythm when you need to calm down and relax.

💌 if you don’t know, detox water is infused water that helps flush your system of toxins and helps to improve your health.

💌 for all of the following recipes, drop the ingredients in the bottom of a pitcher or a fruit infuser bottle, then fill it about ½ with ice and then fill the bottle to the top with water. place the detox water in the fridge for 1 hour before serving/drinking.

💌 apple cinnamon water — 1 thinly sliced apple and 1 cinnamon stick.

💌 slim down detox water — ½ a gallon of purified water, ½ of a sliced lemon, ½ of a sliced grapefruit and 1 sliced cucumber.

💌 watermelon and strawberry mint detox water — 4 cups of watermelon cubes, ½ a pint of sliced strawberries, 6 sprigs of mint.

💌 raspberry orange detox water — 1 thinly sliced orange and 1 pint of lightly crushed strawberries.

💌 lemon berry detox water — ½ a cup of blueberries, ½ a cup of raspberries and 1 sliced lemon.

(for when you have been productive or studied and worked hard)

Enjoy a laugh at a funny fails complication or a comedy

Go to a carnival, festival, or arts and crafts show

Go to a concert

Go to an art gallery

Go to the theater or opera

Learn a new skill

Listen to a podcast

Listen to music

Marathon your favorite show on Netflix.

Plan a night out with your friends.

Play on a games console, or a game online or on your phone

Play pool

Play board games

Attend a sporting event

Subscribe to a premium Spotify membership

Sing karaoke

Take a cooking/pottery/photography class

Throw a big party

Visit the museum

Watch (or re-watch) a movie at home.

Watch all the cute animal videos on YouTube you want

Watch bloopers and funny videos on You Tube

 Food Rewards

Buy your favorite pastry or cake

Cook your favorite dish. Use all those expensive ingredients!

Eat at your favorite restaurant.

Give in to your sweet tooth by buying your favorite candy

Enjoy your lunch outdoors

Make a gourmet dessert

Make your own chocolate fondue

Order in

Take a break from school work and buy your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt

Treat yourself to a smoothie or milkshake

Buy some fancy cheese and crackers

 Free Rewards

Call (or spend a day with) a friend or family member who makes you smile.

Color

Create a personal sanctuary. Create a private space at home where you can relax

Dance and sing

Designate a lazy day and do absolutely nothing

Do a crossword puzzle or word search

Draw or doodle

Engage in a little gardening

Enjoy a bubble bath or a long shower

Enjoy an at-home-spa-day

Go screenless for an hour

Host a game night and play classics such as Pictionary, Twister, and Charades with friends

Knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or sew

Lie in a hammock

Light candles or, better yet, light scented candles

Play poker or another card game with friends

Re-organize your closet

Sit on a porch swing

Take a selfie

Take a short break during the workday

Take photos

Visit the library or bookstore all by yourself

Volunteer at the local shelter

Write a note to a friend or family member you haven’t spoken to in a while

 Self-Care Rewards

Book a session with a personal trainer.

Get a manicure or pedicure (or both).

Get a new hairstyle or try a fresh hair color.

Get a new tattoo or piercing.

Get fitted for a new sports bra.

Get fitted for workout shoes at a running store.

Get some new shades for outdoor exercise.

Get yourself a bottle of fancy shower gel or lotion.

Head to a salon to get your eyebrows waxed or threaded.

Hire someone to clean your house.

Invest in some moisture-wicking workout socks to avoid sweaty feet!

Invest in a fitness tracker to motivate you even more.

Put off today’s to-do list until tomorrow.

Meet a friend on a Saturday morning for a cappuccino or brunch.

Pamper yourself with a week at a luxury spa.

Practice creative writing.

Shave your legs and put clean sheets on your bed.

Sign up for a charity walk or running event.

Sign up for a healthy subscription box.

Sign up for a yoga/Sumba/pole dancing class.

Take a day off work for no reason at all.

Take a five-minute self-esteem breather.

Take a guilt-free nap.

Take time to do your hair and makeup.

Take your car for an inside-out cleaning.

Treat yourself to a massage or facial.

Try aromatherapy—a safe and natural way to treat various ailments.

Watch a YouTube makeup tutorial and experiment.

Wear a new scent that pleases you.

Wear something that makes you feel confident.

Work on your hobby or a craft project that you enjoy.

Write in your journal.

Schedule a professional portrait shoot.

Sleep early.

Shopping Rewards

Begin a “rewards savings.“ Reward yourself with money. Every time you reach a goal, add $5, $10, or $20 to your “rewards savings” account.

Begin a collection—be it stamps, action figures, sports memorabilia, etc. Enjoy the thrill of seeking, owning, and growing your collection.

Brighten up your goal calendar with stickers. Use stickers to highlight achievements and emphasize deadlines.

Browse a flea market, antique shop, or thrift store. Maybe you’ll finally find that one piece of furniture you’ve been looking for.

Buy a car or home stereo, or a big screen TV. Reserve this splurge for when you achieve big goals.

Buy a fancy new water pitcher or bottle—a perfect reward for meeting a fitness goal.

Buy a lottery ticket.

Buy a new painting for your living room or bedroom. Brighten up your surroundings with a new painting or wall décor.

Buy a new app. Whether it be a game app or something related to your goals, buy that premium app you’ve been wanting for a while.

Buy a new book and read it. Buy a hardcover copy of a book on your reading list and schedule uninterrupted time to read it.

Buy a new purse or laptop bag. This is another splurge reward you can give yourself when you achieve a significant milestone.

Buy a new workout DVD. Give yourself permission to try a new workout once you reach a previous goal. This also helps keep exercise interesting.

Buy a new workout outfit—a perfect reward for meeting a weight goal.

Buy a plant for your bedside table or garden. Plants in your workspace promote happiness and productivity.

Buy a small personal blender for smoothies and protein shakes.

Buy and hang a bird feeder and sit and watch the birds enjoy.

Buy one thing off of your Pinterest boards.

Buy or make a special piece of jewelry.

Buy something that will make your job more enjoyable, like a new picture frame or a desk toy.

Buy yourself a fresh bouquet of flowers to display in your home.

Buy yourself a nice journal to write reflections, emotions, goals, and dreams in.

Buy yourself a pretty scarf or hat and wear it.

Give someone an unexpected gift.

Buy a glossy entertainment magazine and read up on the latest celeb and fashion news.

Buy some brand-new makeup.

Buy a pair of high-end wireless headphones.

Buy colorful shoelaces to perk up your walking shoes.

Redecorate your bedroom.

Shop sales racks for discounted clothes and accessories.

 Travel/Outdoor Rewards

Adopt a dog, your new walking buddy.

Build a fire and enjoy its comforting warmth.

Discover a local hot spot or tourist site you’ve never taken the time to visit.

Enjoy a leisurely morning walk at the park.

Enjoy an outdoor run.

Enjoy the blooms at a botanical garden.

Find a peaceful place to sit and do nothing for a while, soaking up the sun or feeling the gentle breeze.

Fly a kite.

Go bowling with friends.

Go camping and enjoy some fresh air.

Go canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking, or surfing.

Go for a nice bike ride.

Go for a swim.

Go horseback riding.

Go star gazing.

Go to the mall and window shop (or people watch).

Have a picnic for some quality family time.

Plan a weekend getaway with your significant other.

Plant a tree in your backyard.

Play Frisbee.

Sit at the beach when it’s empty because everyone else is at work.

Visit a pick-your-own farm or orchard and harvest sunflowers, strawberries, apples, and other homegrown treats.

Visit the dog park.