May 19

May 19 Self-Care in a Time of Quarantine

Gather & Grow OC

Mary Mosier, Therapist Life Tips

In this time of the unknown, social distancing and being homebound, it is easy to forget what we all still do have.

For some of us being with ourselves is hard as we learn to love and accept ourselves for all that we are and will be.

I encourage all of us to focus on what is within our control.

I’ve personally have been feeling restless being at home 24/7 as I adjust to this temporary time in my life. Equally, I am aware of the privilege I have as a clinician to be able to work from home, when so many folks do not. Equally a privilege to have the ability to continue to support folks in their healing journey through telehealth (video sessions).

As we adjust to this time, I encourage all of us to find a self-care practice that nurtures our mind, heart, body, and soul.

Self-care is a way to nurture every piece of who we are with loving kindness.

Self-care is also resting and doing something unique to your needs.

Self-care can be:

Taking Deep Breathes

Positive Affirmations
Prayer
Meditation
Creating a daily schedule or no schedule
Making nutritious food as is eating junk food
Starting the project or not
Creating art
Listening to music
Watching a movie
Playing board games
Reading
Journaling
Naps
Sleeping in
Sitting in stillness
Showering/Bathing
Skincare routine
Getting dressed or wearing sweats or pajamas
FaceTime

*And many other things that are unique to you not on this list.

For me lately, self-care has been daily yoga, a short workout routine, walking my dog, and reading.

What does self-care look like for you at this time?

Wishing you love & light,

Mary🌻

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Hablemos sobre el autocuidado:

En este momento de lo desconocido, el distanciamiento social y el estar confinado en casa, es fácil olvidar lo que todos tenemos.

Para algunos de nosotros, estar con nosotros mismos es difícil a medida que aprendemos a amarnos y aceptarnos a nosotros mismos por todo lo que somos y seremos.

Los animo a todos a centrarnos en lo que está bajo nuestro control.

Personalmente, me he sentido inquieta estando en casa las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, mientras me adapto a este momento temporal de mi vida. Igualmente, soy consciente del privilegio que tengo como terapeuta en poder trabajar desde casa, cuando muchas personas no pueden. Igualmente un privilegio tener la capacidad de continuar apoyando a las personas en su viaje de curación a través de la telesalud (sesiones de video).

A medida que nos adaptamos a este momento, los animo a todos a encontrar una práctica de cuidado personal que nutra nuestra mente, corazón, cuerpo y alma.

El cuidado personal es una forma de nutrir cada pieza de quienes somos con amorosa bondad.

El cuidado personal también es descansar y hacer algo único para sus necesidades.

El cuidado personal puede ser: