weekly self care challenge - are you up for it?
** this challenge is finished and is no longer updated weekly! there are three months worth of self care activities (5 activities per week for 3 months), so you can feel free to go through the thread and choose some self care activities to do for yourself or follow on your own time! i hope you enjoy it <3
hello hello everyone and welcome to the self care challenge thread!!!
i'm very excited to start this challenge and i hope that you will all enjoy it as well! (and yes i'll be doing it with you😛)
how it works:
on sunday of every week until the end of april, i will be updating this post and giving you all 5 things you can do to practice some self care (enough to do one activity every weekday)!
your job:
i am giving you all the task of completing at least 1 of the activities i post every week! i know it can be hard, but i really encourage and would love it for all of you to at least try! you can pick and choose which ones work best for you! feel free to repeat them as much as you'd like throughout the week, as there's no such thing as too much self care :)
instructions for posting:
make one post at the end of the week (preferably by sunday) and let us know what activity(ies) you completed or attempted throughout the past week!
i will make a post at the end of every week and tag everyone who replied to the previous posts as a reminder! feel free to subscribe to the thread (by clicking the "subscribe" button right above this post) so you get a notification when there's a new post as well!
activities for the week of april 26:
- watch a funny video or show
- be extra conscious of your thoughts and try to say “no” to any negativity that tries to creep through
- dedicate time to do things you’ve been procrastinating or putting off
- go on a self date
- reflect on what you have done the past few months and how much you enjoyed this challenge!
i hope you will all enjoy this challenge and will feel even just a little bit better after completing each week! i'm so so excited to see what we can all do and how far we can get with the challenge!
feel free to tag anyone you think should take part!
have fun!!!
ooooh sweet! Idk why I just got notified of this but um,
This week I sat down with a good book and snuggled in the sunshine.
I play these affirmations when I don't feel like getting up in the morning, they keep me going! :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzCTTXpBw7E&t=154s
@lupea867
oooh wow that's incredible! <3
@emmaishereforyou88
Thanks :D
@emmaishereforyou88, i'll do my best to do this.
@purpleTree4652
trying is all it takes! you're doing amazing :)
I listened to music and danced
I have a new word game that gives you letter and you have to figure out what words it makes.
I laughed.
@Rebekahwriter13
wooohoooo awesome job!
@emmaishereforyou88 thank you
Challenge accepted. Looking forward to it!
@ImANeurotic1965
awesome!!
I do positive affirmations every morning and through out the day because I downloaded an app that reminds me every hour. I think it's a nice way to practice self care that also doesn't take any energy or effort.
@GildedWings
hey , mind telling me the name of the app? & have you noticed changes by doing this every morning? I kind of don't believe affirmations work but I'm willing to try..
It's called "I am" and I have it on my iPhone. Not entirely sure if it's on Android but I hope it is because it's really helped me a lot!
@GildedWings
yeah I have an iPhone thanks 😊
@GildedWings
that's incredible! i'm so happy you found that <3
Ive done some hot chocolate
@indigoLime7472
that's awesome!
Yes, I accept the challenge. Sitting in the sun for 15 minutes today.
@shyCranberry2308
that's awesome!
hi all!
our week 5 of the self care challenge has come to an end!
feel free to reply to this post with what you did for yourself this past week!
just for a refresher, the activities for last week were:
- sit outside or in nature for 15+ minutes
- write down 1+ things that made you laugh
- spend 10+ minutes drawing/doodling (even if you think you can’t!)
- write down a quote or something powerful you have heard
- make some tea/hot chocolate or a drink you like
the original post has been updated with the self care activities for the upcoming week!
feel free to tag anyone you think should take part in this challenge and remember to have fun!!!
@MishiS @Basorexiaaa @Ocean81 @barncat @creativeShip8033 @alphav7 @purpleTree4652 @justwanttobehappy82 @diplomaticHickory4880 @DonaldDraper @TheJenInBlack @socialite777 @mheekhay @Celaeno @dreamscape16 @lovingCup504 @unassumingGrapefruit3318 @purpleorca17 @LiliTwolsky @blueMap5821 @patientWillow1246 @Goldcherry2113 @unassumingtree5669 @lyf2021 @Rebekahwriter13 @galaxyGirl299 @EccentricAnna @Fakekiwi003 @hotnesseverdeen @KuroTheSwagger @Clairebear233 @SlipperySlope0 @BethLikesPurple @lupea867 @purpleTree4652 @ImANeurotic1965 @shyCranberry2308
I only managed to write down a couple of things that made me laugh, and also a quote I liked from watching some talk ("you work to live. Not live to work" - very simple, but it resonated at the time with me).
Hope I will do better next week ^^;
@Celaeno
those are amazing!! you're doing so awesome :)
Thank you @emmaishereforyou88
My 3 things were:
- write down 1+ things that made you laugh
- write down a quote or something powerful you have heard
- make some tea/hot chocolate or a drink you like
(You are doing a great job. Hi19.99 
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@DonaldDraper
woooohoooooo! those are incredible!
thank you hahahah hi19.99 
Hi guys I can’t believe another week is gone I managed to get out for a nice walk on Saturday and sit out in the sun by the river and enjoy a coffee and some delicious donuts from my fav food truck who is back for Spring/summer so that made me happy I did some gratitude lists and found some great new quotes on Pinterest to use on my whiteboard each week. This last weeks quote was: Think like a Queen! A Queen is not afraid of failure for she knows failure is just another stepping stone to greatness!
@socialite777
aww wow that's incredible!! so proud of you :)
I sadly only got to do 3 of these drawing, writing down a quote and make some hot chocolate. (the other two i coulnt do because it rained all week here, its still raining rn, and the other is because i coulnt remember anything)
@SlipperySlope0
those are awesome!! you're doing amazing <3
@emmaishereforyou88
- sit outside or in nature for 15+ minutes= I went hiking if that counts 🙆♀️
- write down 1+ things that made you laugh= Hahahah whatever I say is funny for me-😀🤚
- spend 10+ minutes drawing/doodling (even if you think you can’t!)= oops I didn't do this but I remember doodling in my exam😀✌️
- write down a quote or something powerful you have heard= I always write em down in notes!!
- make some tea/hot chocolate or a drink you like=Doooneeee!! 😃
@Basorexiaaa
oooooh wowow these are awesome!!
@emmaishereforyou88
I've made hot tea, had some amazing peach tea and i enjoy my coffee
@Rebekahwriter13
that's incredible!
hello hello!
our week 6 of the self care challenge has come to an end!
feel free to reply to this post with what you did for yourself this past week!
just for a refresher, the activities for last week were:
- write yourself a nice note to wake up to
- paint a rock or something fun
- stretch or try yoga
- take 10 deep breaths before and after you sleep
- write down something you did that made you proud
the original post has been updated with the self care activities for the upcoming week!
feel free to tag anyone you think should take part in this challenge and remember to have fun!!!
@MishiS @Basorexiaaa @Ocean81 @barncat @creativeShip8033 @alphav7 @purpleTree4652 @justwanttobehappy82 @diplomaticHickory4880 @DonaldDraper @TheJenInBlack @socialite777 @mheekhay @Celaeno @dreamscape16 @lovingCup504 @unassumingGrapefruit3318 @purpleorca17 @LiliTwolsky @blueMap5821 @patientWillow1246 @Goldcherry2113 @unassumingtree5669 @lyf2021 @Rebekahwriter13 @galaxyGirl299 @EccentricAnna @Fakekiwi003 @hotnesseverdeen @KuroTheSwagger @Clairebear233 @SlipperySlope0 @BethLikesPurple @lupea867 @purpleTree4652 @ImANeurotic1965 @shyCranberry2308
I wrote something nice to myself that made me proud and toke 10 deeps breathes :)
@unassumingTree5669
that's amazing!!
Thank you :) have an amazing day <3
@unassumingTree5669
thank you and you too! :)
😊❤️❤️❤️❤️
@emmaishereforyou88
- write yourself a nice note to wake up to- I tried doing it but- 🤷♀️
- paint a rock or something fun- i diddd!!! yayyy!!
- stretch or try yoga- doneeee!!!
- take 10 deep breaths before and after you sleep- done done!!
- write down something you did that made you proud- i am trying- 😀
@Basorexiaaa
wooohooooo awesome!!
@emmaishereforyou88 This week I have done some self therapy. . .
emotional release,
enjoyed candy,
napped
colored
took time for myself
@Rebekahwriter13
these are all so incredible!!
@emmaishereforyou88 thank you 
I did these things past week
- stretch or try yoga
- take 10 deep breaths before and after you sleep
- write down something you did that made you proud
wooohooooo!!
hi everyone!
our week 7 of the self care challenge has come to an end!
feel free to reply to this post with what you did for yourself this past week!
just for a refresher, the activities for last week were:
- write down an accomplishment you’ve completed
- start a journal
- listen to a guided meditation
- write down your negative thoughts, cross them out or rip them up
- look in the mirror and tell yourself 1+ things you love about yourself
the original post has been updated with the self care activities for the upcoming week!
feel free to tag anyone you think should take part in this challenge and remember to have fun!!!
@MishiS @Basorexiaaa @Ocean81 @barncat @creativeShip8033 @alphav7 @purpleTree4652 @justwanttobehappy82 @diplomaticHickory4880 @DonaldDraper @TheJenInBlack @socialite777 @mheekhay @Celaeno @dreamscape16 @lovingCup504 @unassumingGrapefruit3318 @purpleorca17 @LiliTwolsky @blueMap5821 @patientWillow1246 @Goldcherry2113 @unassumingtree5669 @lyf2021 @Rebekahwriter13 @galaxyGirl299 @EccentricAnna @Fakekiwi003 @hotnesseverdeen @KuroTheSwagger @Clairebear233 @SlipperySlope0 @BethLikesPurple @lupea867 @purpleTree4652 @ImANeurotic1965 @shyCranberry2308
@emmaishereforyou88
I did
- write down an accomplishment you’ve completed
- listen to a guided meditation
- write down your negative thoughts, cross them out or rip them up
- look in the mirror and tell yourself 1+ things you love about yourself
wooohoooo awesome!!
@emmaishereforyou88
- write down an accomplishment you’ve completed- I didn't complete anything so-😀
- start a journal- Jouranls make me anxious for some reason oof.
- listen to a guided meditation- doneeee!!!
- write down your negative thoughts, cross them out or rip them up- DoNe!
- look in the mirror and tell yourself 1+ things- doneeee yayyy!
yayayay amazing!!
@emmaishereforyou88
Self-love
I cooked
chatted with friends
cleaned a bit
@Rebekahwriter13
wooohoooo amazing!!
@emmaishereforyou88 sorry for late reply, haven't been using this site much. i did write down some stuff i did do and i did start a journal!
no worries at all! ooooh that’s awesome!
