Daily Mindfulness Check-in 22nd April 2020
Hi Mindfulness Community!
I know there has been a lot of uncertainty happening in the universe right now but I wanted you to know that this will pass and you have more strength than you know. 
It's important that you recognise no matter what you did today that it's okay even if you feel like you haven't really done that much... it's okay! :) I thought we could all share some self-care tips that we've been trying to do at home?
So a few ideas that I have to share here today but above all... be kind to yourself no matter what you managed to do in the day. Be proud of yourself!
1. Start a gratitude journal... what 3 things are you thankful for today?
2. Try to remain in the present moment as much as you can to avoid feeling anxious about the future.. this is especially important right now. Online guided meditations can be so useful. :) We have some audio mindfulness meditations here: https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness/?showlist=1
3. Have you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument, a new language but always struggled to find time? Maybe you can dedicate some time to trying this?
4. Nourishing food and a better sleep routine: https://www.7cups.com/sleeping-well/
5. Check-in with your friends and family on a video call. If this is not possible for you, please remember that 7 Cups is here. You're not alone.
6. Are you able to go out for a walk daily? Perhaps you could try to find time to go out in the fresh air! It works wonders. If you're not able to go outside due to the restrictions or health issues you may find it really helps to find a home workout that works for you. Exercise really helps to improve our mood and shift some of our unhelpful thoughts especially during this period of uncertainty.
Please share your ideas! :)
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@LisaDeRegtMBPsS
I have since being able to write always kept a journal. I use it to see where I may need to change things in my life.
@pamharley003
Ah, jounaling :) This is just excellent. It's such an insightful way to look back on what we've learned about this time in the future as well! I like what you said about it highlighting aspects of your life that you wanted to change. It sounds like it's really working for you.
@LisaDeRegtMBPsS
I've been able to find more time to all these as well as take up new hobbies like sewing and candle making. I'm enjoying the slowed downed nature of the world right now. I'm actually not looking forward to when everything opens again and the world goes back into robot mode.
@Goldcherry2113
It's so interesting that you mention that, it's great how you've used this time to slow down and reconnect with yourself through creativity. I can see why you are enjoying this way of life right now and slowing down, what a great way to look at this :)
That sounds good Cherry. Not done they before. Candle lit making? What's that. How do you do that at home with the materials you have or might not? I don't know about sewing. Sewing can always been done at home. What is it like? What other ideas you got? Might think of that. Do you do anything else or what other ideas you doing at moment or. Yeah I know feeling that is normal to feel like that. No one wants to feel scared getting back to things what they were it's not the life but the life as it is now and the change it's made the virus. The virus still being around and everyone talking about it. Nervous getting out and being around people again I think you think
Not been up to much today. I don't know if I have had a positive or negative. Positive been my sisters baby being born and knowing she is well and baby is ok and I'm aunty again. Also seeing things going well for her and us. Negative thing still feeling bad I'm myself feeling lost who to turn to feel isolated and what to do. It's the lockdown but more about how I feel in myself what will make me better. Just been up and down lately. I'm on and think that's why. I'm nervous everyday waking up what to do. Who to talk to who to reach out. I have people online but no one to see face to face. My bf I saw this week but don't know when I will again and my mum going back to work tomorrow and on my own and starts up. It helps not being alone much but I'm still alone. I don't know what to do? Anyone going though this and what to suggest? What about anything on 7 cups isolation what will help advice ? Could do with help support ple
My self care might be a bit more productive than others'... but I have been feeling immensely better by ticking things off of my to do list I've had for years! I just feel so much more at peace. I also, however, love a good bubble bath!!!
@betterchoices
Ticking off all of those items on your to do list that you've not got around to it just wonderful. Bubble baths are amazing, so therapeutic. :)
