Self Care

After being ill this January and another Birthday passing,  I made a decision to take time to practise a little self love and care.  It is hard sometimes to be selfish but if i dont take the time to look after my own wellbeing, how can i be there to help my loved ones. 


The last few years i have felt depressed, there have been tough times financially and emotionally alongside going through the menopause.  I think i got hit hard with a virus as i got too low, i felt worn out and tired when i got up in the mornings and dragged myself through the days.  My body aches and pains even resting in bed and I just wanted to wake up with some energy.


Last week a conversation with someone reminded me why i wanted to be where i am.  I had forgotten over the last few years and although i haven't achieved exactly what i wanted, this chat rejuvenated me.


I have started to eat healthily again and lose some weight, 9lbs off already.  I am cooking up new recipes as its so easy just to stick to the same things and although they have not all been a success i have enjoyed cooking again. 

I plucked up the courage to join a meditation class and i think i am going to get a lot out of it. I certainly felt more relaxed than when i went in. 

 I have been going to two separate craft groups in different villages and meeting new people.

I have been asked to do another craft fair and i am determined not to stress myself out over it this time and enjoy making things to sell.

I have taken a couple of trips to Inverness to go to the cinema.  I used to go regularly before we moved here and have always been a movie buff and i missed it.  Ive been to see Star Wars in 3d and The Revenant.  I would like to see Eddie the Eagle next as i remember watching him ski jump.

I am taking any opportunity that comes my way to do things that i enjoy from trips out to spending time with friends, singing at church and also taking alone time to read or knit or watch tv.  I have loved "The Real Marigold Hotel" programme.

Trips south to visit family are very important to me too and i look out for cheap flights and trains to continue to see everyone as often as possible.

I look forward to spring and getting outside in the garden. I have noticed that the evenings are drawing out at last, its not getting dark until gone 5pm now.

I'm feeling better :-)

Terri X

(All pics from pin interest)

Comments

  1. Patricia GibbonsFebruary 12, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Most excellent blog Terri. your absolutely right we should take more care of ourselves, or how can look after those we love and care about. Have a Blessed weekend. Woo xx

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