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PapaBill

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My partner and I booked 2 nights on a house boat for 2

Taking a chance to get away from all our normal stressors and experiencing a whole new set of stressors
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Faob_1

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Today for self care I actually read a whole novel, and pottered in my vegie garden! Feels so good to see plants growing from seed. Heart

 

 

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Jess1-RO

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A few days away sounds like a great idea @PapaBill

Houseboat sounds like a great challenge! Would love to hear how it goes Smiley Happy

@Faob_1 that sounds like an amazing self care day! What veges have you planted? Gardening is so rewarding Smiley Happy
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Jess1-RO

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Today for self care I bought some new hiking gear in the sales for a few upcoming hikes in the next 5 months! Now I need to step up my training Smiley Happy
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PapaBill

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Walking is great for stress and if you can get into the bush even better
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Janine-RO

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I love getting out into the bush too @PapaBill , if I can walk near the water in the bush , with some good music or a podcast, it can turn most bad days around. My 10.5 year old likes to pretend she's too cool for bushwalks, but always loves it when we get out there. 

 

Today for self-care I downloaded a new podcast series (the Dropout. AMAZING), and walked to work from the station. My new year's resolution is to get back into running, but the smoke in the air in Sydney doesn't make that feel very appealing at the moment. 

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Jess1-RO

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Could not agree more @PapaBill!

 

Today for self care I will be packing my car, ready to go for my weekend camping trip! 

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Jess1-RO

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Today for self care I looked through some old family photos

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Janine-RO

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Today for self-care I am remembering to be kind to myself - to stop stressing about little things that aren't perfect in the lead-up to Xmas, jobs I wanted to do that but haven't, and just relax, and enjoy some chilled out time with my family. 

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Orbit64

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Today for self care, I went to the dog beach early in the morning with my daughter and our new member of the family (of two weeks), our 9 month female Great Dane at 47 kg. Our new family member is caring, affectionate, very loving and great for our mental health.