Coping; gratitude and small pleasures. What have you done for yourself today?

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gkcgkc Asked June 2019

Coping; gratitude and small pleasures. What have you done for yourself today?

I know we all talk about how important self care is, but the words are a bit intangible and probably means something different to each of us.

I know thinking about the good things can help offset some of the stress of our daily lives so keeping a gratitude list isn't a bad idea.

So please share the good stuff and what small things you've managed to do for yourself today.

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I'm grateful for:
-my kids, they've been so great and supportive through these difficult days
-new foster dog, an angelic senior chihuahua
-the pretty flowers in my garden

Small pleasures:
I managed to go for a 1/2 hour walk this morning which is rare, but it felt so wonderful to be outside listening to music and not tending to anyone.
Mmm, unfortunately, that might be the only thing for myself today. It's been a tough one.

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