Low effort self care options:
Using decorations around the house, decorative lights
Candles, incense, lotions
Deodorant/baby powder/sink wash- ups
Finding compassion for yourself through this moment, even if it's admitting self care isn't an option you can expend right now. That's fine too.
Venting to someone or out loud to a pet, allow your anger & emotions to exist
Making your space accessible for low effort things ie self care bag filled with stim toys, books, activities, etc
Low effort usually includes things readily available, accessible, doesn't take too much effort to do. Consider the ways to make your space low effort & what types of activities you could enjoy when the spoons are low
Medium effort self care options:
Watching a movie or comfort show
Art projects, vent art, mood boards, aesthetics, express yourself creatively
Crossword puzzles, sudoku, etc
Organizing, making lists, etc
Half assing hygiene, food, basic necessities
Make your bed up, or throw the comforter over it at least
Sit up or get out of bed to stretch, walk to a different room if you can manage
Take something to the trash can
Move a few things around the house while you're up, put something away properly (don't gotta do the whole thing. Just move some clothes to a pile or something, medium effort here)
Thinking about what you'd like to do next, think about any diy projects or art projects you'd like to do, think about doing something. Don't gotta do it, just think about it.
Soap up a rag & wash ur pitts & bits
Opening a window, step outside to check mail, etc
Medium effort usually involves a little bit of brain power, concentration, and offers more of a distraction while still being low maintenance enough to be doable with a small amount of spoons.
Consider ways you can make your space more accessible for medium effort self care to consolidate the effort.
High effort self care options:
Clean cat box/pet hygiene
Communicating a need with someone
Considering your emotional, physical, and mental health needs
Writing someone an angry letter (they say ur not supposed to send it but I mean you do you boo 😭)
Asking for help or assistance
Pick up a new hobby, high effort hobbies
Learn something new & beneficial to your health & recovery, put effort towards recovery
Spending time with a friend or someone trusted
High effort self care involves being active and doing things that will make your life easier
These tend to be stressful, so please consider ways to streamline the process
Consider how many spoons you have for that day and ways you can divide tasks accordingly
Try not to push to hard. Remember that half ass is still an ass and it's good enough.
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