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AlikeTeam โœ…

1y ago

What are your go-to self care tips?

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Overcomer

10mo ago

Rest! Rest! And learn to say "No"
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jamwje

1y ago

Also writing in my journal
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jamwje

1y ago

Exercise and skin care in general.
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Bre19

1y ago

yessss
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Hillbi66

1y ago

Exercise and exercise different forms but no matter what I do lately nothing seems to be working.
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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Polopez

1y ago

Walking my dog, it helps to clear my mind, and it's also good exercise.
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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surelySING

1y ago

I nap alot.
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Bre19

1y ago

same!!!!
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kk062001

1y ago

a good but simple skin care routine. a normal daily routine
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Bre19

1y ago

good idea
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JaneBaby

1y ago

Shower, clean clothes, nap.
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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emokitty

1y ago

Shower
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Bre19

1y ago

yesss
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GreenFoxFren

1y ago

emotional support frog squishmallow. and making vent art. and pictures of frogs. lots of frog pictures. like a lot. a lot. far, FAR too many. an unhealthy amount of frog pictures.
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Bre19

1y ago

yesss
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beitmenotyou

1y ago

Meditation, sleep and hanging out with friends
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Bre19

1y ago

same
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Tw33t_Tw33t___Tw33t

1y ago

If you canโ€™t handle the big things do something smaller. Canโ€™t handle a full shower? Wash just your hair, just your face, use some wipes, just rinse your hair and pat it dry to remove oil, or whatever your up to handling. I find that doing those little things can help a lot more than you think
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Bre19

1y ago

good idea
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deepblubottom

1y ago

My spirituality and putting myself first even if people feel offend. I used to be a people pleaser can't make everyone happy. And staying on s top of everything including my health๐Ÿ‘
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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Zebrapotato37659

1y ago

Bible โœ๏ธ
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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Kasi

1y ago

I listen to an audiobook and do a puzzle.
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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GreenFoxFren

1y ago

I force myself to work for as long as I can focus on said thing I forced myself to work on. I never get anything done this way, I usually end up watching YouTube, so, it does technically count, right?
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SecondChance

1y ago

Some lights and a Cisco CD ๐Ÿค—
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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JaneBaby

1y ago

Shower, yoga and food.
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Bre19

1y ago

sounds lovely
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MissMads

1y ago

Romantasizing! Dressing up in something comfortable and romantasizing it as high-end fashion. Sitting around, playing some chill music, tea in my favorite mug, and imagining I'm in a magazine or slice-of-life anime. This works for many locations, any kind of weather, and any kind of activity! Just the other day, I was preparing to study for final exams in a nearby Starbucks, and it began raining outside. I seized the opportunity to get into the study aesthetic; I ordered a coffee (even tho I don't usually drink coffee), sat near the window, and wore a cozy sweater. I immediately felt like I was in a lo-fi beats study YouTube stream or a Tumblr mood board, and I ended up being super productive that day.
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Bre19

1y ago

sounds lovely
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mommylove

1y ago

Praying, taking a bath, and talking with my husband about how I feel or journalling or sketching really help me.
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Soskae

1y ago

Shaths (laying in the bath with the shower running on you) while listening to music, podcasts or a movie without the lights on and just relaxing. Bath bombs, candles, any form of aromatherapy up in that bad boy is amazing.
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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jamiie

1y ago

if i physically can i will try and go sit outside for a little while and connect myself with the earth ! if not ill put a movie or music on and just lay in bed and relax
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Bre19

1y ago

sounds lovely
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scrow7

1y ago

Going for a walk with a friend and his dog. Fresh air โœ”๏ธ Company โœ”๏ธ Pets โœ”๏ธ Exercise โœ”๏ธ
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Bre19

1y ago

great ones
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SueLaBear

1y ago

You don't have to do a full routine. As long as you can even manage half of one step, that is self care.
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Bre19

1y ago

very true
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Knees

1y ago

Cleaning obsessively and then crash while looking at how nice the house looks
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JaneBaby

1y ago

as long as you are able to engage with other self care tips you are doing just fine. Few things boost my sense of value more. Once you can understand the psychology of it you can really make it work for you.
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DragonLady47

1y ago

I don't have time for self care
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hydroepilepic21

1y ago

someone told me you need to make time for self care/self love.
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T.Baily655

1y ago

I usually take hot baths with some candles or if that seems like too much effort I just take a hot shower. Skincare, sometimes I put makeup on for the fun of it, going for a drive and just listening to music, I live doing crafts and being creative, or I will just let myself cry if I need it. I am still learning self care and finding what works for me!
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C_J

1y ago

Right now only reading helps
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Bre19

1y ago

felt that
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The_Pretzel7

1y ago

Taking a moment 2 just breathe, I usually sit outside just by myself, listen 2 music and I might try meditation soon, see if there's any added benefits
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Bre19

1y ago

yesss
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Jrock

1y ago

Make up, naps, Music and my window open for fresh air
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Bre19

1y ago

same
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lemonjuice

1y ago

Disposable tooth brushes w/ toothpaste for the days you can't brush your teeth
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Bre19

1y ago

yess
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scrow7

1y ago

similarly, I used to keep disposable cutlery, plates, cups, etc for when eating itself felt like too much let alone washing up etc
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Annye

1y ago

Nap Time ๐Ÿ™Œ I feel rejuvenated after a Power Nap!
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Bre19

1y ago

same
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Blue001

1y ago

Writing in my journal, acknowledging my feelings and allowing myself to feel those emotions. The gym is also great self care not only physically but mentally too! Lastly, meditation, cooking and praying are all good ways of feeling more calmer I have discovered too :)) x
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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ItsSam

1y ago

I take a me day! Dress up cute, go buy that thing I wanted, eat out, and come home to a nice bath and skin care afterwards even if itโ€™s just lotion!
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Bre19

1y ago

I might have to try that
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M1N1tiger

1y ago

A big part of my self care involves food. I make sure I always have a couple of my favorite comfort foods/drinks for when I need them, and I try to eat gluten free as much as I can so I don't feel sick. Meal planning/prep also helps me a lot. I can put in more effort to make a nice meal that follows my diet on a day I'm feeling good, so then I have leftovers in the fridge or freezer for my less-good days
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Bre19

1y ago

great idea
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Denotchka

1y ago

Green tea ginger/lemon tea combo, dark chocolate blueberries, raspberries, strawberries popcorn and yogurt.
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Bre19

1y ago

sounds so good
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HanStruggles

1y ago

Being in nature alone or ocean swims
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Joselito

1y ago

try swimming in La Jolla cove in San Diego California
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Bre19

1y ago

that sounds lovely
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FriendLikeMe

1y ago

Jacuzzi with tons of epsom salts. Aromatherapy using my diffuser & EOโ€™s. Massage with coconut oil & EOโ€™s targeted for pain relief. Wrap up in my heated blanket & watch a movie. ๐Ÿ™
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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RedandBlackFan

1y ago

Naps and medication
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Bre19

1y ago

yesssss
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kariTee

1y ago

Coffee in the morning ๐Ÿ’•
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Bre19

1y ago

yess
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SecondChance

1y ago

Self love ๐Ÿ˜˜
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DrakellaEuphrates

1y ago

Long relaxing showers, coloring my hair, make up
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Smileys

1y ago

I love using my portable sauna. It's one thing that really uplifts my mood and has amazing benefits. I also like doing jigsaw puzzles to try to relax.
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Bre19

1y ago

sounds lovely
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JXARabbit

1y ago

Going for a walk and taking pictures or taking a bath with a favorite soundtrack or meditation are a couple go-tos.
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Myrllyn

1y ago

WOW, what a great idea, going on a walk and talking pictures. That will be one of my go-tos from now on.
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Bre19

1y ago

nice
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Ash.G

1y ago

Listening to music and going near water.
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Bre19

1y ago

it is very relaxing to be by water
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hoofedcracker

1y ago

Sudoku puzzles
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Quillathe

1y ago

yes!! I got book of them from my friends mom and it was the only thing that kept me sane when I was dealing with someone really toxic in my life
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grom

1y ago

Hot bubble bath, hot tea, reading a book
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Bre19

1y ago

that sounds so relaxing
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Bre19

1y ago

Baths!
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Red914

1y ago

A warm bath, a good book, and a cup of tea. Every Saturday morning. It's my time to unwind and decompress. I shave and exfoliate then too, so I come out feeling refreshed inside and out.
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Bre19

1y ago

sounds so nice
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phaed

1y ago

long fucking showers
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Bre19

1y ago

Same
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faerywyrm

1y ago

I pick one day when I really need it. Then I make my favorite foods the night before. I cuddle up all day with my service dog and a really good book. I have my favorite foods to snack on. I watch my favorite TV shows. I just lie around enjoying doing nothing productive.
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Bre19

1y ago

that is amazing
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Papushi

1y ago

I do a 20 min Calisthenic workout every day before breakfast
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Bigdaddyc9

1y ago

Copious amount of cannabis
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Myrllyn

1y ago

DITTO!!!!!
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LeleVanVan

1y ago

same lmfao
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JXARabbit

1y ago

yesssssss same here, I forgot to list but itโ€™s most important to me too!
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hydroepilepic21

1y ago

Procrastination every once in a while, hallmark channel, and a shower with music on.
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Bre19

1y ago

same
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Beckle

1y ago

Aromatherapy, a low lit room, and a horror movie. I have no idea why it makes me feel better.
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Myrllyn

1y ago

, not sure about the aromatherapy, but I'm liking the low lit room and horror movies.
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Bre19

1y ago

sounds so nice
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adees

1y ago

wow ide be a wreck in the corner of the room lol
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Denotchka

1y ago

Thatโ€™s unique.
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Kittypop

1y ago

Consistent skincare ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ other routines I never skip that keep me feeling my best: making my blue matcha every morning (reduces stress, cortisol levels, and inflammation), taking my vitamins/supplements & Rxs ๐Ÿ‘Œ singing in the shower ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ writing in my planner before bed every night, using my scalp roller w/ oils/serums for my alopecia areata
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A424

1y ago

what matcha do you drink?
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funey

1y ago

Um. Make a hot tea, get a hot water bottle and blanket and watch a movie, clean up. Idk its hard.
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Bre19

1y ago

hot tea is amazing
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Liamm

1y ago

I usually try to rest my head since when the head is tired then the body will be also
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Bre19

1y ago

great idea
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MangoNari

1y ago

I force myself to relax at least one day a week. Usually start by taking a longer shower than normal, doing some skincare, wearing a sheet mask, then make myself a healthy snack and bundle up on the couch and indulge in my favorite show or Minecraft videos on YouTube. (โ โœฟโ ^โ โ€ฟโ ^โ )
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Bre19

1y ago

that is amazing
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Denotchka

1y ago

sounds like fun.
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Suggarbear

1y ago

I do Bibletime and Simontime every day and night we pray for many things.
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depresso

1y ago

I pray a lot.
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Denotchka

1y ago

welcome to the club.
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billl

1y ago

I like to compare myself to others and engage in a sort of military discipline. If not create an aid to remind and be checked off all of the to-dos during the day preparation hour,`s

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