Yoga with lovely group of women I have known for years
Heads pace meditation helps body and mind relax
Walks outside
Food and drink I like
Not drinking much alcohol any more
Lazing around whenever I can
Not being too critical about my weight gain over past very stressful few years.
Am I generous? Not really. Caring for others often comes first and as I care for lots of people it can be a long list but I use my diary to block time in for myself and try not to reschedule.
Safe travels Suzanne. Yesterdays journal prompt was tough - I didnt write anything down. Lots of negativity in my head so am going to do the judgement jar and doodle exercise 💕
I’m jealous of Roselle’s list! I do the medical bits, occasional hair dye and style but them scrap hair back everyday! Occasional eyelashes and nails!
All soon to change as my D passed her driving test today 🥳. So more time for me to show my body love moving forward. Have managed 3 fail walks again this weekend.
Generous to all except me - but trying to prioritise my time to switch the brain off.
Hi, can relate to your feeling ;) Brain ache overload!!! The question has been bouncing around in my head ever since I listened, but yesterday was super busy so not had a chance to put pen to paper, but hoping to today. Yes, writing does make your hand ache, and we don't tend to do much of it nowadays with keyboards for most things. There is definitely something in putting pen to paper though - had many aha moments that way and it feels a deeper release than typing. Today's question ties in a lot with the work I am doing on my root in therapy. Roast dinner for us tonight, but hope you enjoy your Greek meal. Safe travels xxx
I am trying to show love to my body by drinking more water. I’ve bought a large 2 litre drinking bottle with encouraging words and times on. I find it really helpful. I also show my body love by doing an hour individual yoga lesson. Love it. Other things I do sporadically are moisturise, paint nails, pedicure...
I guess I’m not very generous with my body (except the calories I’m putting into it!) I’m beginning to learn that I need to be kinder to myself.
How do I show love to my body? Wow, this really got me thinking. I didn't know how to address this. And then I thought, well how do I show love to my boys? I do it with kindness, care, and generosity. But also realistic firm yet flexible boundaries. When it comes to my body I seem unable to hold these things in tension. AI flip flop from permissiveness, overeating and no exercise and doing what the heck my body feels like to stupidly strict and tough boundaries, restricting food and exercising hard. So my answer to this question is, I show love to my body by treating my body like I would my kids. This now seems really obvious. I enable my kids to rest when they need rest that would encourage them to exercise if they've not done much. I let them have chocolates and treats occasionally but also provide healthy food most of the time. This reflection is going to help me better love my body. I've already talked about generosity. In the past, I've been very stingy with me but I'm going to work on my self generosity game!
Really interesting what came up for me for yesterday’s prompt because it showed me how far I have come over the years and how my language to self has changed and is much kinder and celebratory almost. Maybe it’s because I’m post menopausal and stopped trying to be what others wanted a long time ago! Maybe it’s because I and family’s MH experiences and how changed perceptions more about living in the present more. Maybe it’s because I want to make the most of how ever long I have left to enjoy life to the max in all its colours. I have no doubt though that years of creative self-reflection and therapy from a young adult and as I trained taught me to turn to face my shadows and not be afraid as I processed my life and developed self-compassion and reconnected rather than being distance in viewing my life as a film. It’s a work in progress always but a phrase came up was ‘my body is ... unapologetically itself’ which ties in with me masking less. Anyways, I’m going to art journal along using tags I have made so I can try and do some quick, instinctual art responses - first one completed! Enjoy your break with the lovely Tanya x
Hmm my doodle was predictable, me in the middle of a whirlpool of high water with the words ' I'm in a self loveless /dry/barren small patch of earth, whilst I will raise the waters 💧 of the 🌊 sea to sustain those around me'
On a positive note I'm aware of this and making baby steps to look after me , I have regular reiki sessions now.
I don't relearn easily though, eg, a barrier is being a single parent with 2 daughters with poor mental health and no local family ......so during easter I wallpapered their bedrooms , got tendinitis in both shoulders ,takes 3 months to heal but it didn't stop me painting the garage door this morning 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
I show love to my body with
Warm , candlelit bubble baths
Daily body moisture
Nice (expensive) skin care
Routine maintenance..optician, dentist, smear tests etc
Changing my hair clolour and style
Buying clothes I like via home stylist box
Yoga with lovely group of women I have known for years
Heads pace meditation helps body and mind relax
Walks outside
Food and drink I like
Not drinking much alcohol any more
Lazing around whenever I can
Not being too critical about my weight gain over past very stressful few years.
Am I generous? Not really. Caring for others often comes first and as I care for lots of people it can be a long list but I use my diary to block time in for myself and try not to reschedule.
Safe travels Suzanne. Yesterdays journal prompt was tough - I didnt write anything down. Lots of negativity in my head so am going to do the judgement jar and doodle exercise 💕
Love the idea of Greek salad!
I’m jealous of Roselle’s list! I do the medical bits, occasional hair dye and style but them scrap hair back everyday! Occasional eyelashes and nails!
All soon to change as my D passed her driving test today 🥳. So more time for me to show my body love moving forward. Have managed 3 fail walks again this weekend.
Generous to all except me - but trying to prioritise my time to switch the brain off.
Have a great time in Greece Suzanne x
Woohooo congrats to your daughters 👏 ❤️ 💖 💙
Hi, can relate to your feeling ;) Brain ache overload!!! The question has been bouncing around in my head ever since I listened, but yesterday was super busy so not had a chance to put pen to paper, but hoping to today. Yes, writing does make your hand ache, and we don't tend to do much of it nowadays with keyboards for most things. There is definitely something in putting pen to paper though - had many aha moments that way and it feels a deeper release than typing. Today's question ties in a lot with the work I am doing on my root in therapy. Roast dinner for us tonight, but hope you enjoy your Greek meal. Safe travels xxx
Hope you have a lovely break in Crete Suzanne! Sounds lovely.
I am trying to show love to my body by drinking more water. I’ve bought a large 2 litre drinking bottle with encouraging words and times on. I find it really helpful. I also show my body love by doing an hour individual yoga lesson. Love it. Other things I do sporadically are moisturise, paint nails, pedicure...
I guess I’m not very generous with my body (except the calories I’m putting into it!) I’m beginning to learn that I need to be kinder to myself.
How do I show love to my body? Wow, this really got me thinking. I didn't know how to address this. And then I thought, well how do I show love to my boys? I do it with kindness, care, and generosity. But also realistic firm yet flexible boundaries. When it comes to my body I seem unable to hold these things in tension. AI flip flop from permissiveness, overeating and no exercise and doing what the heck my body feels like to stupidly strict and tough boundaries, restricting food and exercising hard. So my answer to this question is, I show love to my body by treating my body like I would my kids. This now seems really obvious. I enable my kids to rest when they need rest that would encourage them to exercise if they've not done much. I let them have chocolates and treats occasionally but also provide healthy food most of the time. This reflection is going to help me better love my body. I've already talked about generosity. In the past, I've been very stingy with me but I'm going to work on my self generosity game!
Really interesting what came up for me for yesterday’s prompt because it showed me how far I have come over the years and how my language to self has changed and is much kinder and celebratory almost. Maybe it’s because I’m post menopausal and stopped trying to be what others wanted a long time ago! Maybe it’s because I and family’s MH experiences and how changed perceptions more about living in the present more. Maybe it’s because I want to make the most of how ever long I have left to enjoy life to the max in all its colours. I have no doubt though that years of creative self-reflection and therapy from a young adult and as I trained taught me to turn to face my shadows and not be afraid as I processed my life and developed self-compassion and reconnected rather than being distance in viewing my life as a film. It’s a work in progress always but a phrase came up was ‘my body is ... unapologetically itself’ which ties in with me masking less. Anyways, I’m going to art journal along using tags I have made so I can try and do some quick, instinctual art responses - first one completed! Enjoy your break with the lovely Tanya x
Hmm my doodle was predictable, me in the middle of a whirlpool of high water with the words ' I'm in a self loveless /dry/barren small patch of earth, whilst I will raise the waters 💧 of the 🌊 sea to sustain those around me'
On a positive note I'm aware of this and making baby steps to look after me , I have regular reiki sessions now.
I don't relearn easily though, eg, a barrier is being a single parent with 2 daughters with poor mental health and no local family ......so during easter I wallpapered their bedrooms , got tendinitis in both shoulders ,takes 3 months to heal but it didn't stop me painting the garage door this morning 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️