avatarJillian Somera

Summary

The website content outlines 25 personal self-care practices that the author engages in regularly, ranging from buying flowers to writing on Medium.

Abstract

The author of the web content shares a comprehensive list of activities they incorporate into their routine for self-care. These practices are diverse, including aesthetic indulgences like buying flowers and lighting candles, creative expressions such as making music and art, and community engagement through sharing meals and giving back. The author emphasizes the importance of maintaining relationships, expressing love, and leveraging support networks at work. Practical self-care, such as scheduling medical appointments and building a sustainable wardrobe, is also highlighted. The article concludes with an invitation for readers to share their own self-care methods and a promotion for an AI service.

Opinions

  • The author values the aesthetic appeal of their environment, as indicated by their habit of decorating their space and buying flowers.
  • Creativity and artistic expression are important to the author, as evidenced by their inclusion of building Lego, making music, and making art in their self-care routine.
  • Sharing experiences with others, whether through meals or community service, is a key component of the author's self-care strategy.
  • The author places a high priority on personal relationships, suggesting that telling loved ones they are loved and spending time with family and friends are essential self-care practices.
  • Mental and physical health are addressed through regular appointments with a medical team and the author's emphasis on the importance of getting vaccination boosters.
  • The author seems to appreciate the support received at work and values genuine relationships with colleagues.
  • There is an underlying theme of sustainability and ethical consumption, as the author mentions dedicating resources to a sustainable wardrobe.
  • The author encourages interactive engagement with the content by asking readers to comment with their own self-care practices and to follow their Medium profile.
  • The author endorses an AI service, suggesting it as a cost-effective alternative to ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4), indicating a preference for value for money in the tools they recommend.

25 Things I Do For Self-Care On a Regular Basis

A photo and video journal

1. Buy myself flowers every week

2. Light candles while I’m working

3. Decorate my space

4. Build Lego

5. Eat good food

6. Cook good food

7. Share meals with people

8. Make music for the sake of making music

9. Make art for the sake of making art

10. Give back to the community

Watch the livestream recap

I remember…

11. To breathe 12. To reflect 13. To be grateful 14. To laugh from the bottom of my soul 15. That my relationships are the most important thing in my life

So then I…

16. Tell the people I love that I love them 17. Spend time with my Covid Bubble (super important because I live alone) 18. Call my friends who aren’t in my Covid Bubble 19. Call my parents 20. Call my brother and play Oculus video games with him

21. Enjoy the support network I have at work and the genuine relationships I have with my co-workers

And practically speaking…

Post-booster selfie

22. I schedule appointments with my medical team about managing my physical and mental health (Get those boosters!!!)

23. Shower (lol pandemic living am I right?)

24. Dedicate time and money to building a sustainable wardrobe

Hanging out with the founders of TWIN, That’s What I Need
Rockin’ Zero Waste Daniel

And lastly…

25. Write on Medium

What do you like to do for self-care? Let me know in the comments. And hit that follow button if you haven’t already!

Mental Health
Women In Tech
Pandemic
Self Care
Happiness In Life
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