Self-Care September

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This Self-Care Calendar is from the Action for Happiness folks, who say:

"Self-care isn't selfish, it's essential.  No-one's perfect.  But so often we compare our insides to other people's outsides.  This month we're encouraging everyone to be kinder to themselves (as well as others), especially when things go wrong.  Self-care increases our resilience and helps us get more out of life.  It also helps us accept others as they are too."

September 1
~ Remember that self-care is not selfish.  It is essential.
September 2
~ Be willing to share how you feel, and ask for help when needed.
September 3
~ Free up time in your diary by cancelling any unnecessary plans.
September 4
~ Forgive yourself when things go wrong.  We all make mistakes.
September 5
~ Plan a fun or relaxing activity this weekend, and make time for it.
September 6
~ Focus on the basics:  eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
September 7
~ Remember it's okay to not be okay.  We all have difficult days.
September 8
~ Notice the things you do well today, however small.
September 9
~ Avoid saying "I ought to" or "I should" to yourself.
September 10
~ Give yourself permission to say "No" to requests from others.
September 11
~ Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
September 12
~ Let go of being busy.  Allow yourself to take some breaks today.
September 13
~ Make time today to do something you really enjoy.
September 14
~ Talk kindly to yourself like you would to someone you love.
September 15
~ Find a caring, calming phrase to say to yourself when feeling low.
September 16
~ Notice what you are feeling today, without any judgment.
September 17
~ Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
September 18
~ Don't compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
September 19
~ Get active outside, and give your mind and body a natural boost.
September 20
~ No plans day — make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
September 21
~ Remind yourself that you are loved and worthy of love.
September 22
~ Look at photos from a time with happy memories.
September 23
~ Let go of other people's expectations of you today.
September 24
~ Ask a trusted friend to tell you what they like about you.
September 25
~ Release yourself from inner demands and self-criticism.
September 26
~ Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents today.
September 27
~ Take your time.  Make space to just breathe and be still.
September 28
~ Accept your mistakes as a way of helping you make progress.
September 29
~ Write down three things you appreciate about yourself today.
September 30
~ You matter.  Remember that you are enough, just as you are.

For the record, I didn't forget to post the calendar this month, but my computer died.  Today I got another computer and can get it posted.