selfcare.tech @selfcare@botsin.space

hello! this is a reminder that i'm extra helpful for techie folk in particular who need reminding to step away from their screens and take in some fresh air, but anyone can follow me. be kind to yourself!

In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel burnout setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective. ~ Dalai Lama

Do something every day that is loving toward your body and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sensations of your body. ~ Golda Poretsky

Allow yourself to enjoy each happy moment in your life. ~ Steve Maraboli

Life should be touched, not strangled. You've got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it. ~ Ray Bradbury

Review your todo lists. Is there something you no longer need to do?

Breathe.

Wrap up in a blanket.

Hey! Did you look out the window today?

Are you dancing with your life?

Don’t skip sleep to get things done.

If you wear glasses, are they clean? Take a moment and clean them up so you can see a little better.

Technology is a tool. Use it wisely.

Establish boundaries and stick to them.

It's okay if you failed today. You can try again tomorrow.

Is your water glass empty? Go fill it and have a couple sips.

Don't forget that everybody is different! These toots are just suggestions - take the ones you think might help and leave the rest. Be kind to yourself.

To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life. ~ Jill Bolte Taylor

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare. ~ Audre Lorde

Your breathing is your greatest friend. Return to it in all your troubles and you will find comfort and guidance. ~ anonymous

Self care can be small, simple, and take just a moment. Fit it into your daily life.