Self-care challenge: Post your self-care routine!
Hello Hellooo people! 
I hope all is well! ^-^
We sure do know that self-care is so very important for ourselves. It doesn't for how long we practice self-care in our daily routine. It could be 15 minutes, an hour. It depends and it's always an achievement to take some time out of your busy busy day to take care of yourself because you matter and you are important too! 
-Here's a little challenge for you: Post your self-care routine below! 
I'm excited and curious to get to know about your self-care routine 
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Routine:
I eat breakfast
I take a shower
I listen instrumental music to relax
Sometimes I do breathing exercises or I grab my fingers as is a therapy
Breakfast is always critical. @Totheskyandbeyond
I wake up super early (around 4:30 am) and do my early morning yoga for one hour
then I take a warm shower
have breakfast/ put my ugly work uniform on/ head off to work from 7:30-2pm
after work is when i continue with my job search and then i relax for the rest of my afternoon (usually i like to come on 7cups to talk with yall or read/ work on my writing and focus on my mental health)
It sounds like you are beginning and ending your day focused on your mental health. Great job. @BrokenAngelxx
I clean my skin, put on a face mask and eye cream, watch a comedy tv show, and make myself a smoothie or eat fruit.
That sounds quite relaxing. @theothersideofparadise
My selfcare involves listening to music and podcasts in the morning before school. After a particularly hard day, I go to the gym or practise my music (I play the drums). I then do homework (which isn't self-care, but it's saving a future me from doing work). I make sure I eat at least one full serve of dinner, have a shower (washing my hair every second day), watch some cheeky reality TV, and try to get an early night of sleep. At the moment it takes a lot of effort to commit to selfcare, but I'm reaping the rewards from selfcare for sure.
It does take a huge commitment, but it sounds like you are doing a fantastic job. @DiggingDeep
I like to do a DIY facial every week, maybe two weeks if I forget to the first time. I like to listen to chill beats on Spotify and light a green tea and cucumber candle. Afterward I'll have a baked good and watch a funny movie to make me feel happy and laugh.
Green tea and cucumber - that sounds like an interesting combination. @turquoiseCamp207
@bestVase7265
Yeah, I love collecting candles with interesting scents.
Usually, in the mornings or at night I simply try to take a moment to reflect or journal. I try to eat healthily, I find that it makes me a lot happier. Writing, reading, or having a dance party by myself when nobody is home are other ways that I take care of myself. :)
Healthy eating is great. @theindigojournal
I go for long walks when I feel down.
Don't really have a self care routine and maybe that's my problem. This week is not a good one. I'm doing my best to hold it together but barely. Depression is kicking in and i'm feeling overwhelmed. Just want to run and hide from everything!
Some weeks routines work, other weeks they don't. You don't need to blame yourself. Just keep trying. You can experiment with lots of different things to find the best approach.@Lotus0205
@Lotus0205 me too!
@Zammn
Self care. I wake up and the first thing I do is my mindfulness practice for 10-20 minutes.
I make sure i drink plenty of liquids and water. Eat my lunch (i used to forget to eat lunch)
I also go to gym 3 times a week to release stress and get my body healthier. It is making me feel happier, less depresed
I try to get at least 5 to 10 minutes a day on my balcony taking some sun
I also try to talk to a friend or family member every day to avoid feeling lonely
I make a point to not forget to have dinner and I cut on sugars a lot.
Even when i go to bed late i still sleep 8-9 hours as my body needs it.
@Zammn Hello! My self-care routine usually includes a day in the week where I get to choose whatever I want to do during the day. Sometimes, I spend my time alone and catch up on my favorite things I do, like watching series and eating my favorite food, because it makes me feel grounded and makes me feel at ease, since I'm kind of an introvert and value my me time. But, sometimes I also go see friends to spend time with them and have a good day together! Oh, and I also take time to journal to assess my thoughts and to let out all the negative feelings I'm feeling