Taking Myself Out on a Date

Summary

The author describes taking a self-care day to recover from emotional exhaustion and physical pain due to Fibromyalgia, including getting a haircut and having a solo lunch.

Abstract

The author shares a personal experience of dealing with a challenging period, marked by emotional strain from an unrelenting issue and physical discomfort from Fibromyalgia. In an effort to practice self-care, the author decides to take a day off from the stress and indulges in a hair appointment with a skilled stylist named Lisa, followed by a solitary lunch at a local restaurant. This act of self-kindness results in feeling rejuvenated. The author also poses a question to the readers about their own self-care practices and provides links to related readings.

Opinions

The author emphasizes the importance of self-care, suggesting that it is necessary to be present for others.
Setting boundaries is presented as an important step in self-care, as the author had to do so repeatedly.
The author values the impact of physical appearance on well-being, as indicated by the decision to get a haircut as part of the self-care routine.
There is an appreciation for quiet, solitary activities (like eating alone) as a means to recharge and care for oneself.
The author believes in the power of self-care to significantly improve one's emotional and physical state, as evidenced by feeling rejuvenated after the self-imposed time-out.

Taking Myself Out on a Date

“You can’t really be present for the people in your life if you aren’t taking care of yourself” — Kerry Washington

It’s been a rough couple of days. I’m emotionally exhausted from dealing with an ongoing issue that won’t quit. I had to put my foot down and set boundaries yet again. My Fibromyalgia, which has been behaving, for the most part, chose to go on the offensive so there’s that to deal with too.

Sigh.

On Monday, I decided to take a day off from all the drama and treat myself to some TLC. I booked an appointment with Lisa, a lady with the gentlest hands, to cut and style my hair.

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Then I treated myself to lunch for one at a local restaurant.

It did a world of good. I feel rejuvenated.

How do you self-care?

Taking Myself Out on a Date

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