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Practice, did you say practice?

How do you practice self-care? – An interesting ask by the daily writing prompt.

Well, I’ve never been good at eating well or making sleep a priority. I’m making efforts to turn both of those things around.

I do walk and I like being out in nature. I exercise a bit but not as much as I should. I love to drive so I do that often.

I do things like listening to music and finding ways to express myself. I like being with people. I love working on my hobbies and sharing them. And being with my better half certainly is very important.

I love to laugh and find things to make others laugh.

I haven’t practiced enough self-care in my lifetime. Don’t make that mistake. Get off self-destructive tracks.

Practice some self-care in this heat please. Keep pumping fluids if you must be outside for periods.

Photo by Mike Hartley

Have a good day all.

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Active

How do you practice self-care? – Another rather personal question from the Daily Writing prompt.

Good old Google to the rescue – the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.

I had to look it up because I have so little practice with it.

Before I get to what I do now, my history might be a list of the things you might now want to do if you’re interested in self-care. I’ve had old acquaintances see me and the first thing they say was “Wow, you’re still alive.” I lived a little hard for parts of my life.

I’ve never been a daily workout guy, but overworked at the job. My diet hasn’t been horrible but it probably falls on the unhealthy side for most of my life. I’ve taken too many risks sometimes in the thought of self-care.

Now I just try to eat smart and exercise a bit. I do things that make me happy and feel good. I stay active in both actions and thoughts. Unless I’m in the hammock.

Shade is a good idea in this sun. Photo by Mike Hartley

Have a great day.

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