As a sensitive person it is very challenging to find peace in a word with so much sorrow and upheaval. When a call to action that works for me arises, I'll answer. But I mainly try to focus on my own little microcosm: the people, animals, activities and places that I love. I also depend heavily on my irreverent sense of humor. What are some ways you achieve self-care and maintain self-preservation when the outside world is dismaying and overwhelming you?
I don't care about myself, therefore all else is irrelevant also.
My home life is a haven for me: the kids, great music, humorous videos, a wonderful collection of visiting birds, and very affectionate cats all over us! Also, getting away from the hustle and into nature does wonders for my dismayed soul, as does getting together with dear family members and friends.
Last year was a very bad year for me, in regards to my health. It's been almost a year since I started having issues and I'm not back to my old self yet. But I am definitely getting there. Some of the ways that I am good to myself include working out, I stopped watching the news, and I make sure that I nourish my sense of humor. That is something that will never go away. Also, I have gotten rid of certain toxic people that were in my life and only surround myself with those who are not. I eat healthy, which isn't hard because I like those foods.
Music always helps me. I shut out the world and put in the earbuds. Sometimes it's a good show that pulls me in and I binge watch it lol. Sometimes I just take a nap. I watch the news and talk to friends amd family but it's healthy to have a good balance.
Work out, connect with others, 12-step group.
@ReturnAgain I forgot my cats! I have one stretched out between/on my legs as I type right this very moment.
I have my kitties, and sometimes I just quit checking the news.
I do what I just returned from doing..grab my Canon photography gear and head outdoors (Songklha, Thailand). pics: 1. male black-winged stilt, 2. two juvenile black-winged stilts, 3. painted stork coming in for landing, 4. Thai girl with pet pomeranian in snuggly. 5. close up of tiny female Brown-throated Sunbird