Taking that step back can involve showing compassion to yourself, and forgiving yourself as needed - mistakes happen and if you forget the wrapping paper it isn't the end of the world, you're only human. 2/2
How do you make time for yourself? Share them below
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Day 5 - More self-love tips
Taking time for yourself isn't selfish. In fact, during this holiday season, many people can feel overwhelmed, and taking a moment to take a step back can sometimes be the best thing. 1/2
Day 4 - Easy ways to practice self-love
1 - Stop comparing yourself to others
2 - create a self-love mantra
3 - celebrate the tiny wins
4 - find your self-love love language
5 - Be kind to yourself
The amazing @joanne_sansome and @castleDD as part of Recipe for Disaster @BigTellyNI and @disabilityni great to see BSL and ISL as well (alongside captions if wanted) plus the craic is ninety at the online performance.
Remember you can't pour from an empty cup, take time for yourself first. It isn't selfish to take time just for you.
Making a box of self-care goodies is also helpful. What are some ways you incorporate self-care into your life? Share them below 👇 2/2
Day 3 - Self Care is not selfish
Taking time for yourself is essential. It can feel hard to do in such a hectic world, but taking a moment such as a 5-minute breather when making and having a cup of tea can be a small act of self-care. 1/2
The Speaker is pleased to be hosting an event in the Senate Chamber tomorrow to mark #IDPWD2022
Organised in conjunction with a range of organisations that support people with disabilities, the event will see participants question MLAs on a range of important issues.
practice makes perfect, so start small with statements like, 'I am caring', 'I am generous', 'I am loved', 'I am valued' etc.
What are some affirmations you like to use? Share them below! 3/3
Day 2 - Affirmations
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. Sometimes, it can seem a bit unrealistic or 'silly' that saying positive things can have an effect 1/3
but many of us do exercises for our physical health, and affirmations are just exercises for our minds. They can help reprogram thinking patterns and over time influence how you think and act. Just like how mindfulness can take time to get the hang of 2/3
Our friend @castleDD from My Way Access is collaborating @BigTellyNI and @disabilityni alongside a host of disabled artists for a spectacular performance on Sat. It promises to be one not to miss! Book your free tickets (donations welcome) now!
https://t.co/ZFa6EeHjUn
5 Benefits of Calm
1 - Develops your intuition
2 - Increases your capacity for hope, forgiveness, and compassion
3 - Inspires you to create
4 - Helps you connect with yourself
5- Restores good health and energy levels.
Festive Advent Calandar Day 1 - Calmness
Calm can take many forms, from a mindful cup of tea and taking the time to just be in the moment, to scheduling a set time for you or just creating a bedtime routine to help aid your sleep. 1/3
Embracing calm, even if only in a small form can have huge benefits for you. This time of year can be hectic and stressful, especially with the cost of living. Try to include small things to give you a minute to just breathe. 2/3
We're running a self-care advent calendar-style event this December. Every day there will be a post with self-care ideas and suggestions. Feel free to add your own below and help share your self-care tips. You might even see your suggestion worked into an advent calendar post!
This morning I posted an article from @johnpringdns regarding the letter @DisRightsUK sent to @UN's @COP27P, that they must stop excluding disabled people from their climate conference.
Everyone that needs a mobility aid should be able to get one, whichever they think is best. For me, it was a wheelchair & rollator, for my sis @squiddcandy it's forearm crutches. The problem is that aids are expensive, as is being a disabled single mom, and she's in pain 1/2