I hardly ever do this! - Al-Anon Family Group

Breakingfree · ~*Service Worker*~

I hardly ever do this!

Debilyn · ~*Service Worker*~

It sorta hit me as funny how you put,"WORKING on relaxing." lol I was thinking how we usually have to work on being motivated.

we are backwards...love,deb

Breakingfree · ~*Service Worker*~

Deb,
I get it some times I wish putting myself and my needs first came more naturally. I am just slowing down work wise and have decided each night I am going to take the time to do something pampering for me, like a pedicure, a hot soak in the tub, going to bed early with a good book, and I am noticing things aren't getting to me as much lately. I feel like I have grown so much with all that I have learned through my face to face meetings nad working the steps with my sponsor and this Winter I really want to put it to good use.

GailMichelle · ~*Service Worker*~

BF,

Good to hear from you. With practice, taking care of yourself will become more automatice. Give it time. It's all a process, not an event.

youfoundme · ~*Service Worker*~

Hugs to you Breaking free :) Those baths and pampering nights are great things :) What awesome awareness to stop and do those things... Glad you are here :)

hotrod · ~*Service Worker*~

Great Self Care Breaking Free

As Gail stated, in time this will become automatic and you will undesand that you deserve to be pampered.

Betty

tommyecat · ~*Service Worker*~

You know I could totally relate to working on relaxing. For me I was last on the list every time. Alanon taught me the concept of self care and how important it was to put myself above others.

I do so hope you had a relaxing hot bath and beautiful end to your evening. My HP that I have discovered in the program stays up all night with my problems so I don't have to.

Blessings,

Tommye

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