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Old 07-12-2012, 09:43 PM
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jessiec
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Self-care? What does it mean to you?

Yesterday my therapist urged me to embrace my new situation (single, new place) as a first step toward better self care — use the time/energy I spent on XABF and his drinking, etc. etc. to better nurture myself.

I'm trying to identify for myself what my course of action should be and what really needs my attention.

So I'm curious what you did/have done/want to do to better care for you?

My short list:

1. Exercise. I want to resume my regular routine. (Now that I don't have to try to hurry up and see XABF right after work so he won't get drunk.)
2. Cook quality meals. (I got away from this not only because of XABF, but because my house was on the market for a long time, and I had to keep it pristine. It was easier just to go out/get carryout and we went out all the time.)
3. Focusing on spirituality. For me this is continuing going to church (even though it was something XABF and I started doing together) and also reading/learning more.
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