Self care - what does it mean to you? How do you factor it in to your life?

warbler, what an incredibly ageist and prejudiced post.

In case anyone is worried - I did my exercises this morning.

I suppose what I have always thought of as my selfish streak translates into self care. Widowed and living alone now, I do exactly what I want, but even when my husband had dementia and other health issues, I made sure I looked after myself.

I get bored with routine exercises, so regularly use a loop of my favourite pop music and dance around the sitting room.

kittylester

*warbler*, what an incredibly ageist and prejudiced post.

I reported it, kittylester.
It sounds like trolling

kittylester

In case anyone is worried - I did my exercises this morning.

Well done you 👏👏👏

I don't really care about myself much. I've always done my best with what I've got but s

Oops. but so much has gone wrong, I am struggling to see the point.

Generalising somewhat warbler. I think the vast majority of people, whatever their age, practise good personal hygiene.

Warbler I'm sorry to sound harsh but I genuinely think that as a nation we have become rather disgusting to ourselves and to each other

You must be speaking from your own experience.
Nobody I know is in the least bit disgusting and I doubt if anyone on Gransnet is either.

janeainsworth I think you must be right.

Of course, homeless people must have a struggle with hygiene and many people do not have access to a dentist.

Perhaps Warbler works or volunteers with such unfortunate people but seems to have little empathy or sympathy for their plight which is a pity.

Skydancer

posset How do you find the time to do 10,000 steps per day?

Not difficult - just messing around the house and garden count for about 5ooo, and a 40 minute walk sees to the rest.

My self care is getting up early and I too either go in the garden with Tea or watch something on the TV, (if its raining, & I know my DH would hate)
At least x3 a week I'm at the gym by 08.15. As I have had both hips and a knee replaced so need to keep my joints supple. I also have a personal trainer.
I have a facial once a month, and a pedicure plus my hair done every 6 weeks.
I have done this for years, I don't think I could give it up now.
We all need our own space and time.