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littlebit s avatar
littlebit
1
för 3 år sedan

How do I I put myself first instead of last?

I tend to care for everyone and things around me. I don’t have the best self care besides brushing my teeth and washing my face.

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sunnysingh
3
för 3 år sedan

Start with yourself daily. You can not pour in to others cups until you fill yours.

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liljami95
1
för 3 år sedan

Is there anything that you enjoy that also feels productive? For example, I enjoy gardening a lot and it feels like a good use of my time. It's self care for me.

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flanny2
1
för 3 år sedan

I’m definitely in the same boat as you, I give everything to everyone else and by the end of the day, nothing is left for me.

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Nessymonster
1
för 3 år sedan

It seems a common trait for us that we give so much of ourselves to everyone around us there’s nothing left in the tank for thinking about ourselves. I have to set 7 alarms to remind me what I’ve got to get done every morning and to help my ADHD 9 year old to get ready for school. I shower when I remember, manage to brush my teeth most days but only once, I’ve never managed twice a day. I feel ya

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Star
1
för 3 år sedan

Same. 😥 It can be a struggle. I'd really love to do better in this area and not feel bad about it.