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Self-Care: How to Live Mindfully and Look After Yourself | Claire Chamberlain
68 posts | 2 read | 4 to read
An instagrammable little book of self-care tips, filled with stunning on-trend watercolor design. Self-care is the essential action of looking after your mind, body and soul. Dip into this book whenever your energy is flagging and choose one of its many quick and easy self-care tips, from nourishing yourself with invigorating walks and delicious, healthy food to treating yourself to a slow evening of face masks and hot soaks. This soothing collection of self-care ideas and inspiring words contains the pick-me-up you need.
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Kshakal
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Treated ourselves to a back to school pedicure today!

KadaGul Bring It On Class of 2025 💅 3mo
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Kshakal
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Practicing a little self care today!!

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OriginalCyn620
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Got the last 3 bingos and cleared the board! 🥳

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs 161 pts

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OriginalCyn620
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Got 2 more self care bingos!

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs 41 pts

kspenmoll Congrats!!!🎉 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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Filled in a few more squares and earned 5 bingos!

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs 101 pts

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OriginalCyn620
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Got Christmas-themed foot and hand masks (two of my fave self care acts) at Target!

#selfiescavengerhunt #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs 11 pts

brittanybooks Me too!!! Foot peels and hand moisturizing gloves all the way!! 3y
peaKnit I have an elf face mask lol! 3y
Clwojick Agreed! I love the hand masks! 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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Posted this the other day and didn‘t realize I had 2 bingos and not just one!

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs 21 pts

ravenlee Looks like three! Don‘t you have both diagonals? 3y
OriginalCyn620 Yes I do @ravenlee! I always miss the diagonals! 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you! 3y
ravenlee Me too! Or I think I‘ve got the diagonal but I‘m off by one column. 😆 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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Got my first bingo on the self care board!

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs 21 pts

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Read4life
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My December #BFC21 goals
Listening to audiobooks is enjoyable on its own, but made even better when combined with crocheting or walking.

wanderinglynn Great goals! 🙌🏻 3y
Pageturner1 #bfc21 stand for? 3y
Read4life @Pageturner1 Book Fitness Challenge hosted by @wanderinglynn 3y
wanderinglynn @Pageturner1 it‘s a low-key challenge. You set a book goal + a fitness goal. Fitness is broadly defined as physical fitness, nutritional, mental, or spiritual fitness. You aim to work on your goal 21 days each month. If a goal isn‘t working for you, then adapt it. If life happens, then we aim to start again & work to keep moving forward. We‘re all about support and growth. You can participate as much as you want. Posting goals is optional. 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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Here‘s my July #selfcarebingo update:
1. The 80s summer playlist on Spotify has been on heavy rotation 2. Said no to plans with my mom (I was tired and needed to stay home and rest) 3. Have been taking a break from exercise 4. Went to the beach and listened to the waves and the seagulls 5. Max cuddled up to me while I was reading 6. Been eating more fresh fruit 7. Did yoga a few times this month 8. Unplugged while at the beach 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 9. Meditated every day 10. Did a photo challenge this month (not on Litsy or anything, but just for me) 11. Watched 2 of my fave guilty pleasure movies - Dumb and Dumber & Dodgeball 12. Spent the day at the beach with my family 13. Had a movie date with a friend 14. Bought treats for myself this month, ate better, and have done a good job listening to my body 15. Took a day trip to the beach 3y
OriginalCyn620 16. Made a fall bucket list, a fall reading challenge, and self care challenge 17. Took a long, cool shower on a really hot day 18. Have laughed a whole lot 😂 19. Haven‘t set the alarm since the kids are on summer break 20. I love risotto but rarely make it since it‘s such a pain (this was a lemon Parmesan risotto 😋) 3y
PurpleyPumpkin Sounds like you‘ve enjoyed a wonderful July. Kudos to you for taking time for yourself and for nourishing your body! Well done!👍🏽 3y
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ElizaMarie you had such an amazing July!!! 3y
OriginalCyn620 @ElizaMarie It was pretty awesome! 😄 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update

I spent some time reading by the pool this morning, and of course, I wore sunscreen! I‘ve also kept a fitness and wellness journal all month, which I‘m proud of, and I hope the habit sticks!

#selfcareisnotselfish

ElizaMarie I am super proud of you for your fitness goals!!! That's amazing! you are amazing! 3y
OriginalCyn620 Aww! Thank you @ElizaMarie! You are amazing as well! 💕 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update: 2 bingos 🤗

1. I bought myself a stacking ring set
2. Yesterday for my birthday, we went to an escape room for the first time
3. Been on 2 shopping dates with my youngest

#selfcareisnotselfish

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Happy Birthday!! What is an escape room?? 3y
OriginalCyn620 Thank you @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks! An escape room is a themed room where you have to find and solve clues in order to find your way out. Like, you can break out of prison or pull off a heist, and usually you get 60 minutes to do it. You‘re basically solving a big puzzle! 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update:

1. I learned that there‘s a comet named after James Bond and that the Empire State Building has its own zip code! 2. I‘ve adulted my ass off in the last week! Made many appointments, went to appointments, kept the house clean, paid a couple of bills, and done some meal planning. 3. This morning, I had my coffee and made a good dent in my current read while the girls were still asleep. 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 4. Listened to a playlist of fun songs on Spotify 5. Ate baked turkey, green peas, and mashed potatoes for dinner 6. Had a mani/pedi #selfcareisnotselfish (edited) 3y
Crazeedi Doing really great, awesome 3y
OriginalCyn620 Thank you @Crazeedi! 😊 3y
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ElizaMarie These are all so great! you are doing such a great job this month! Also... total rock star status with keeping the house clean (I fail at this so often!) 3y
OriginalCyn620 Thank you @ElizaMarie! I kinda have to keep the house clean. In February, I found out that I‘m severely allergic to dust. Needless to say, I‘ve upped my cleaning game! 3y
ElizaMarie @OriginalCyn620 Oh wow! I could only imagine how hard it was to get to a regular routine cleaning .. With all that dust triggering you initially! 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update:
1. Meditated every day 2. Watched a few hours of Teen Titans Go! 3. I created a new Spotify playlist 4. Played Disney Emoji Blitz 5. Exercised 4 days this week 6. Put out my summer decor

#selfcareisnotselfish

ElizaMarie Oooo yay for all that work! You are amazing! Also... I am glad I am not the only Disney Emoji Blitz fan here :) Its just mindless swiping but I enjoy it. 3y
OriginalCyn620 @ElizaMarie Aw, thanks! And Disney Emoji Blitz is just too cute! It helps me relax. 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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Not quite a blackout but I got 4 bingos!
1. I took a day off from everything else and did a combo of reading and Netflix!
2. After a morning of cleaning, I took a long shower with Bath and Body Works aromatherapy products

ElizaMarie Yay!!! Great job!! 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update - didn‘t do too much this week but it‘s been busy!

1. Paid for the car behind me in the Starbucks drive-thru 2. Created the next 3 spreads in my Happy Planner 3. I FaceTimed with my mom because we had much to discuss! 4. I‘ve made some appointments and run errands quite a bit this week, crossing lots of my to-do list 5. My husband had to work last Sunday so I texted him a couple of 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 animal pics to cheer him up - Max basking in the sun and a bird that perched on my passenger side mirror 😂 4y
ElizaMarie I love the pup basking in the sun! Thats always fun! Also great job on the happy planner It looks great! Also I am sure the people behind you were super happy! 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update:
1. I got dressed in actual clothes (a new outfit too!) as opposed to leisure-wear to have a Mother‘s Day outing with my mom at a local tavern 2. Hubby gave me flowers for Mother‘s Day and I‘ve been enjoying those. Plus, when I walk outdoors, I see lots of flowers. 3. Friday, I spent the entire day reading, which kept me off my phone 4. I had some alone time this morning because hubby had to go to work and the girls👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 sleep in on the weekends 5. Got a chocolate milkshake at Chick-Fil-A, which is a safe dessert for me since I‘m gluten free 6. Ate outside on the patio at a local tavern with my mom on Mother‘s Day (edited) 4y
ElizaMarie Awe... all this sounds amazing! Happy belated Mother's Day. Sounds like you had a great weekend. 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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Off to a good start! #selfcarebingo #selfcareisnotselfish
1. Binged Emily In Paris on Netflix
2. Exercised 5 days this week
3. Took a walk outside today
4. Took a nap on Friday
5. Took a break earlier this week - I ditched my plan to clean, exercise, and run errands because I had a headache. I curled up in a blanket and watched The Golden Girls instead! 😂

ElizaMarie I am sorry you had a headache but .. its good that you were able to take a break! Such great self care activities! 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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Forgot to post this yesterday! April was a good month for self care! #selfcarebingo #selfcareisnotselfish
1. Adulting-got my 2nd vaccine, made various appointments, stuck to a cleaning schedule 2. Binged The One on Netflix. They played it kinda fast and loose with the word “adaptation.” It was completely different from the book! 3. Looked at photos on some of my private Pinterest boards 4. Had a few quiet mornings with coffee before everyone 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 woke up. 5. Had a nice long bath with aromatherapy after a long walk 6. Me and my girls went shopping a couple of times 7. Sung loud and proud to a Harry Styles playlist whilst taking my oldest to her 1st vaccine appointment 8. Cuddled with my dog 9. Turned in before 9pm 4y
ElizaMarie Yay for those bingos! And I am so glad to hear that you got vaccinated! This is great! So much adulting (super proud of you). Looks like you had a great month :) 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update - a good start to April!

1. My husband went to the farmers market and bought me a bouquet of flowers 2. Played Disney Emoji Blitz, my favorite game on my phone 3. I‘ve been meditating for a while now, but the other day, I tried a standing meditation for the first time 4. I went for a walk 3 times last week 5. Yesterday I had a mani/pedi 6. I have a good meditation streak going - 23 consecutive days 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 7. Read outside yesterday morning 8. Organized my closet - switched the fall/winter clothes for the spring/summer ones, filled one garbage bag with trash, and filled another bag with clothes for donation to Goodwill (edited) 4y
ElizaMarie All these are amazing! you are doing so great! Also.. I am a huge fan of Disney Emoji Blitz (the only game I play on my phone) - flower are beautiful!!! 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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Pretty good month of self-care! #selfcarebingo

1. I planned meals last week & need to do it more often! 2. Danced along with some Fitness Marshall videos on YouTube 3. Took a nap the day after the time change 4. Got spring cleaning done: painted the pantry, cleaned all interior doors, windows, & baseboards (hubby helped) 5. Not proud of it, but I yelled at my teenager because she wanted to bail on a school project (I later apologized) 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 6. Ate baked chicken, peas, and roasted potatoes for dinner 7. Journaled a few days this month 8. Read Go, Dog, Go! 9. Made a vision board for the trip to Ireland that I hopefully can take next year 10. Had a facial and mani
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Crazeedi Crap I forgot to post mine, I'll have to do in am!! 4y
ElizaMarie Yay for Bingos! And it looks like you did some great things! Super jelly about this Ireland trip!!! That sounds great! I haven't had time to set up my April Bingo yet but.. I will soon ...

All that spring cleaning! Wow!!! Congrats!
4y
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OriginalCyn620
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#selfcarebingo update:
1. I‘ve exercised 4 days this week 2. I‘ve meditated every day 3. Been moisturizing like a champ with Bath & Body Works body cream 4. Finally watched Ready Player One because I loved the book 5. Been soaking up some sun with outdoor walks 6. Luckily, my hubby makes me laugh a lot 😂 7. Took a break from my regular routine on Monday 8. I make my bed every day 9. Donated to St. Jude 10. Bought myself a shamrock ring

ElizaMarie Ooo I love everything about this! Your ring is beautiful and it sounds like you are doing a great job with taking care of yourself. You are amazing! Keep up all the great work! 4y
Leftcoastzen Wow , great week ! I think a good sense of humor can be very sustaining in a relationship! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Thanks @ElizaMarie! You‘re amazing too! 💕 4y
OriginalCyn620 @Leftcoastzen I definitely think so too! It‘s so important! 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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A great month for self care! #selfcarebingo

1. Tried gnocchi for the first time 2. Old & new pics that make me 😁: new bird feeder, blue sky, my girls, a couple of Max, the beach, me at Comic Con as Captain America where I met up with Winter Soldier, my husband, my dad being kissed by an emu! 3. Had a mani & an eyebrow wax 4. Watched The Breakfast Club & Pretty In Pink 5. Wrote a flash fiction piece 6. Did #selfcaresunday each Sunday this month

ElizaMarie I love these pictures!!! I love that you had a great month! So happy for you! And #SelfCareSunday sounds great!!! I might have to do a #SelfCareSaturday (as I work every Sunday) 4y
OriginalCyn620 You totally should @ElizaMarie! And thanks! 😀 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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3 bingos...woohoo! #selfcarebingo

1. Last Monday I had a huge to-do list and got it all done 2. Exercised 5 days last week 3. I adulted like a champ...making and going to appointments, cleaning, etc. 4. Moisturizing more because the winter air is drying out my skin 5. Went to bed way early last night 6. Sent a Valentine‘s card to my mom 7. Hubby made a delicious, healthy dinner for Valentine‘s 8. Made my daughters laugh by being a silly mom 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 9. Bought myself some pink roses 10. Last Friday I took a mental health day and watched the new To All the Boys movie on Netflix and started The Flight Attendant on HBO Max (edited) 4y
ElizaMarie @OriginalCyn620 Ooo this sounds like you have done such amazing things! I am so happy for you and those flowers are amazing!!! Everything you did for self care has been amazing! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Thank you @ElizaMarie! 😊 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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Have gotten in some good self-care in these first days of February! 💕
#selfcarebingo

1. Donated to my local SPCA 🐶
2. Played Disney Emoji Blitz 😊
3. I cleaned for 2.5 hours yesterday 🧹
4. Went for a walk on Wednesday 👟
5. Took an extra long shower after my walk 🚿
6. I‘ve meditated every day 🧘🏻‍♀️
7. I used aromatherapy shower gel during my long shower 👃🏻

ElizaMarie I love Disney Emoji Blitz!!!

I am so glad you had some great first few days of February!
4y
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OriginalCyn620
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I didn‘t do as well as I had hoped, but I did get another bingo! Thanks so much @ElizaMarie for urging us to take care of ourselves! ❤️😊
#selfcarebingo

ElizaMarie You did so so good! I am super proud of you! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Thanks @ElizaMarie! You‘re too sweet! 4y
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Remember to #selfcare
Your happiness is the direct result of how you treat others!

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alisiakae
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#SelfCareBingo Update!

I've checked a lot of boxes so far this month! Some highlights:
✨ I live in my PJ's almost every day lately 😂
✨ I have meditated almost every day this month, and stretch/yoga regularly after my workouts
✨ Comfort food: ate lots of soup today! 🍲
✨ Played AstroBoy on PS5 this weekend
✨ Guilty pleasure movie: Austen movies
✨ I was able to have my morning tea time with a book every day this weekend!

kspenmoll So happy for you!!! Keep it up!!! 4y
ElizaMarie Ooo wow !! This is great! 4y
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Allylu
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This is how my December Self-care bingo board came out! Thank you @ElizaMarie for putting these together!

ElizaMarie Ooo this is so great!!! Super happy for you! 4y
Allylu All because of you @ElizaMarie ! 💕 4y
ElizaMarie @Allylu awe that warms my heart :) 4y
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ElizaMarie You did so good! I am so happy you had a great month of self care!!! 4y
maich @ElizaMarie Thank you. I'll countinue in 2021 with self care. It is good for the health and spirit. 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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Between these two boards, I got 9 new bingos and cleared one of them! 🥳🥳🥳
#wintergames2020 #merryreaders #selfcarebingo
180+1+100=281pts

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OriginalCyn620
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Woohoo! I cleared the board! 🥳🥳🥳
I figured out my goals for 2021 and have been doing a digital detox the last few days.
#selfcarebingo

Megabooks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 4y
ElizaMarie Wow !!! Great job on this!!!! 4y
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cwarnier
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#wintergames2020 #readnosedreindeer #selfcare @staycurious
Double BINGO! Edit: Just kidding there are three bingos!
Self Care afternoon!

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OriginalCyn620
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Got a new bingo!
#wintergames2020 #merryreaders 21pts

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OriginalCyn620
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Got a bunch of bingos since last time I posted! I‘ve almost got the board cleared!

ElizaMarie Wow you are doing so so great! Congrats on having a great year! 4y
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Merry Christmas to everyone!

This beautiful little book is a reminder to take care of yourself, to take time for yourself without feeling guilty.

After reading this book, I decided to finally get myself an alarm clock with awakening light and natural sounds, as well as a bath pillow! Little gifts to myself for a more relaxing life ;)

For 2021, I wish you all to be happy, to be nice to yourself, to enjoy the beauty of friendship and family!

AkashaVampie @ElizaMarie did u see this one yet?... I forget! Haha 4y
Amandajoy My light up alarm clock is my favorite 😍 4y
ElizaMarie @AkashaVampie I will have to check it out.
Also, so glad you are getting yourself gifts! Its so so important to pamper ourselves.
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It's been a hell of a year. I've watched front-line friends fall apart from daily strain, seen other friends battle cancer & life-changing illnesses, fought my own battle with a mystery illness, & I haven't hugged my family since February. But I'm still here, and I consider that a victory. Be kind to yourself (and others) this holiday season. Find time for self-care, try not to worry so much about the little things, & get help if you need it. ❤

BookmarkTavern Well said! ❤️❤️ 4y
Clwojick Agreed 💝 4y
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BayouGirl85
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Made 2 self-care bingos. YAY! #wintergames2020 #merryreaders

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OriginalCyn620
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Got 4 bingos this week!
#wintergames2020 #merryreaders 80+1=81pts

Clwojick whoop whoop!
4y
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OriginalCyn620
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Not too hot this week on the self-care front! I meditated, did not schedule myself, and went light seeing. That‘s about it! Did get a bingo, though. 😊
#selfcarebingo

ElizaMarie Did you see a lot of lights? Did it help get you in the spirit :) 4y
OriginalCyn620 Yes and yes @ElizaMarie! 🎄💚 4y
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cwarnier
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#wintergames2020 #readnosedreindeer @StayCurious #selfcarebingo
Driving home checks off one more to make a BINGO!

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britt_reads
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This year has been stressful to say the least, so I was happy to work on self care as a way of getting points for #wintergames2020

+401 points #merryreaders @Clwojick

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OriginalCyn620
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Self-care report for this week:
1. I ate a candy cane today while watching a holiday movie 2. I bought myself flowers on Friday 3. I bought some cat and kitten food for the local SPCA shelter 4. I made a to-do list for today and crossed everything off of it
5. Watched lots of nostalgic holiday cartoons 6. Had a facial, an eyebrow wax, and got my nails done 7. All the pics that I‘m taking for #wintergames make me smile 👇🏻

OriginalCyn620 8. Had breakfast for dinner earlier this week 9. Bought a new scarf on Friday #selfcarebingo (edited) 4y
ElizaMarie Wow you have done so so much! Thats great! 4y
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StayCurious Excellent!
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OriginalCyn620
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Managed some self-care this week! #selfcarebingo

1. Today I donated to my local food bank and SPCA shelter
2. I didn‘t have to set my alarm Wednesday morning
3. While I did some housecleaning today, I blasted Christmas music and sang along
4. I took a nap Wednesday afternoon
5. I‘ve been lighting my Christmas-scented candles every night

ElizaMarie This is so great! 4y
Freespirit Awesome 4y
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BayouGirl85
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BINGO for self care. #wintergames2020

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Allylu
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This is where I am - better than I thought. I will have to put the Christmas tunes on while I sew today. That would be two more! I ignore my self-care too much. Grateful for you, @ElizaMarie !!! 😊💕🎄📚🎶

ElizaMarie Awe you are doing so so well :) I‘m thankful for you :) 4y
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November's Bingo - I was running low on Ideas this morning (sorry if this one isn't super creative)
As always please tag me so I may cheer you on :) - Fill this out however you choose to :) The goal is to just take better care of ourselves (and each other) 🤗

#SelfCareBingo
#SelfCareIsNotSelfish
@mollyrotondo @Squidget @Jessinikkip @jb72 @pareads @allylu @cheshirecat913 @originalCyn620 @hazel2019 @crazeedi @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Sace "Say no" ? 4y
OriginalCyn620 Yay! 🤗 4y
Crazeedi Oh boy! Thank you for posting 4y
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Allylu I‘m going to do this one! I especially like the “Say No!” Block! Great job @ElizaMarie! 4y
ElizaMarie @Sace The holidays are a time where people want your time, or want you to bake something or do something when you really are stretched thin as it is (I don't know how it will be different with COVID) but say “no“ as in respect your time and don't do things out of obligation or guilt. 4y
ElizaMarie @OriginalCyn620 , @Crazeedi , @Allylu -- I am glad you like it! I was trying to come up with different ideas but.. Baths, Yoga, Meditation seems to be a go-to for self care for me :) 4y
Sace @ElizaMarie I learned to say no about 10 years ago and never looked back. Some people think I'm an ass, but I'm a relatively stress-free ass 🤣 4y
ElizaMarie @Sace that is so awesome! I am plagued with a guilt and a people pleasing mentality that prevents me from saying “no“ way too much! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m going to do better this month!! 4y
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