If you are someone who has a hard time engaging in self-care, or figuring out easy, fast, and/or inexpensive ways to treat yourself, and you would like to solicit suggestions, please feel welcome. And, as always, no one should offer advice unless it is solicited.
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One of the most important acts of self-care I've been doing lately is swimming as often as I can, which has been about 3 or 4 times a week. I was talking about this on Twitter a couple of weeks ago.
I love swimming, especially at the end of the day. Swimming laps is the only time my brain just completely shuts off and I feel peaceful.
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) July 22, 2017
I completely lose track of time. It's only when my legs start to ache that I look up, and usually an hour has already passed.
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) July 22, 2017
It feels like we're the only people in the world.
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) July 22, 2017
I share that in case there's anyone who wishes they could do laps, but... Let me leave you with no discouraging illusions, lol!
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) July 22, 2017
I didn't always feel like I deserved to have the peace I find in swimming. I do. So do you, if you desire it.
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) July 22, 2017
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