#mlselfcare

My bestie S and I have a tradition of binge watching the new seasons of @fullerhouse together. This year we did it in the lap of luxury. As our gift to each other we got a room yesterday at the Four Seasons. We used their guest spa and fitness center for the day before being up half the night watching Fuller House. We wrapped up the series this morning and then grabbed a surprisingly delicious lunch at a cute local coffee joint. This was a turkey macro bowl with all the pickled veggies including sauerkraut. The “campfire”coffee was a spiced coffee with hot cocoa!! It was a epic self-care 26 hours!

Perhaps you can set a 2019 intention to move your phone to across the room at night

Growing up with an alcoholic mother in a dysfunctional household I took on the role of “hero child.” This is a role my inner child has continued to carry with me. In the last 5 years due to neglectful/disinterested bosses and authority figures my inner child manifested as a workaholic. Things hit an all time low last summer due to insurmountable work stress and lack of staff/structure/support. It took hitting rock bottom to seek out the therapy and support in #ACA that I needed to begin this recovery journey. As I approach my peak season at work this year I hope I can maintain the boundaries I’ve set and maintain my emotional sobriety. #adultchildrenofalcoholics #selfcare #aca #acoa #recoveryjourney

Juuuuust booked myself a massage for this afternoon. I was going to book one for next week, but this has BEEN A WEEK (and it’s only Tuesday) so when I saw the open appointment I just couldn’t put it off!

I totally see the link in my own life when it comes to mental health and food choices (which impacts weight). When I’m heavier I feel like it a physical beacon trying to tell the world that I’m not in a good place right now. Which has been why trying to explain my current weight loss and overall feeling of good a little complicated, but worth trying to explain to some folks.

Day 2 out on a friend’s boat for a girls camping weekend to celebrate our friend A’s birthday! Weekends like this nourish my soul!

So, for the time being, I’m not setting up another appointment with her. I really only have 6 meetings with her a year (which I used), but I know if I need her I can go back. Plus I know others are struggling and I don’t want to hog a precious resource. If I need to find an outside counselor I will, but between ACA, my journaling, and my strong support network I feel good. 

I’m also pleased to report since January I’ve been stepping up my skincare night cream game. Since I’ve been working out after work so frequently I’ll shower when I get home and put my night cream on then (like 8pm). This has proved helpful since I usually would put it on right before bed, but then my face would feel too greasy (in general I’m NOT a lotion person, I don’t like to feel greasy ever). By putting on my night cream at 8pm it seeps in more before actual bedtime at like 11pm.