Weekly challenge #6

Former Member

Hey folks

So we thought it would be a cool idea to bring the weekly challenges back.

For this weekly challenge it's all about self-care, you can share what you like to do for self-care in this thread. Can't wait to read all your replies.

Happy posting

Also don't forget to vote for the next weekly challenge

Amy22

I love this thread and I really like the challenge being self care as it is very important to look after yourself as well as others .

For me one of the things I do to practice self care is crochet and knitting. I find crochet helps with my anxiety as I have to focus on a particular pattern. It can feel rewarding at times too. Also, I tend to listen to music and I read sometimes.

Aoife

Me too, it's great to have the weekly challenges back and self-care is really important!

I love that you do crochet and knitting @Amy22. It sounds very relaxing!

I like to do some drawing and reading, I find it really calming. Listening to music and podcasts is something I love to do as well

AislingDM

My self-care is very simple, having a shower so my body and mind feel clean and get a bit of space totally alone. Then cosying up in bed and reading Twilight for the millionth time. Sometimes even knowing I have that planned for my evening is able to calm me down so I do not become overly-panicked during the day I quite like short-term planning to alleviate anxiety, I wonder if others feel this way? xx

Amy22

@AislingDM I too often find planning or writing in my college journal helpful, as it feels nice to be organised. I also agree that having a plan is helpful especially for the week ahead. Sometimes if I have lots to do I will create a to do list which breaks down each task that I need to do. Speaking of my journals I actually need to update them at some point .

AislingDM

Couldn't agree more, sometimes getting your thoughts out on paper does actually give you the chance to separate yourself from them a little bit, to take a step back and gain some perspective. Of course, it's not always this easy, but this is why I would encourage people to use a journal to write whatever comes to their mind, even if it isn't altogether that coherent!!

I especially love your idea of breaking things down @Amy22 , then tasks suddenly become that bit less daunting, and you can actually begin to tackle them, right?