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8 self-care tips

Since my recovery started 40 days ago I am on a mission to find every possible way for self-care. Thanks to the support of my family and boyfriend I am in a position to be able to afford to stay at home and not working for a while. Soon all this will be over and I will have to go out of my cozy cocoon and go back in the reality. I made a list of my favorite self-care practices that I will keep after my recovery is over and I want to share it with you :)



1. Walks in nature - If you are like me, blessed with amazing city parks, it wouldn't be hard for you to do it also. My favorite thing in the world is to walk through a big park or a forest alone and lay down on a soft blanket on the ground. I can stay like that for hours, just watching the green.

2. Cuddle with my cat - Ema is a continuous source of joy for me. This fuzzy ball of love makes me feel responsible and I have the desire to protect her with my arms. 



3. A cup of coffee - In the long, summer days one of the things that relax me the most is to have a cup of nice coffee alone. It gives me energy and it makes me super joyful. And being alone allows me to calm my mind and think clearly. 

4. Watch the sunset - And the sunrise, and the clear blue sky in the day, and the trees moving from the wind. You don't have to go out of your home to feel grounded, present and connected with the Earth.



5. Day in the Zoo - Lazy Sundays are perfect for that. Sit around the penguins, watch how lions mate and listen to the animal chor. It's a world where anxiety doesn't exist. Bears don't suffer from depression and they certainly don't have PTSD from the time when they were little.

6. Good movie - this one doesn't need an explanation. Tarantino moves me into another world. 

7. Indulge - Chocolate cupcake or a crispy burger, avocado salad or a lemonade. That Is Heaven! Do you remember the scene from Friends where Phoebe asked what would you give up Food or Sex? I get rid of the sex Now!

8. buy something small and useless  - or useful, whatever you like! For me is beautiful banana leaf sun umbrella ( don't even ask :)).


All of the above is easily done and a perfect fit for a busy work week. And whatever happens, don't forget that you are the only one who can take care of you! Love yourself, indulge yourself. Wear your favorite clothes and eat your favorite food. Take the moment and enjoy it1 













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