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arrow right Am I in tune with myself?
arrow right Tips for being in tune with yourself
arrow right Create a list of things that nurture you
arrow right Suggestions for ways to nurture yourself
arrow right Negative self-scripts and positive self-affirmations
arrow right Am I stressed?
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Suggestions for ways to nurture yourself

arrow right Reading
arrow right Restoring antiques/carpentry
arrow right Kicking leaves
arrow right Going to a concert
arrow right Shopping
arrow right Walking on the beach
arrow right Doing craft work
arrow right Travelling
arrow right Crying
arrow right Laughing
arrow right Going to the theatre
arrow right Asking for a cuddle
arrow right Going on a trip to a fun fair
arrow right Writing to friends or writing poems
arrow right Walking the dog
arrow right Being in the country
arrow right Playing a musical instrument
arrow right Giving a party
arrow right Playing a sport
arrow right Painting, drawing
arrow right Swimming
arrow right Having a facial, make-up etc.
arrow right Dancing
arrow right Going to a restaurant
arrow right Wearing something that feels good
arrow right Taking regular moderate exercise
arrow right Having takeaway food, so you don't need to cook
arrow right Being with children
arrow right Taking a course for pleasure
arrow right Pursuing hobbies
arrow right Being with animals
arrow right Rearranging your room
arrow right Walking barefoot
arrow right Making presents for friends
arrow right Redecorating your house
arrow right Skinny dipping
arrow right Singing
arrow right Gardening
arrow right Going to the library
arrow right Taking a long bath
arrow right Sitting in the sun
arrow right Watching TV or a good movie
arrow right Baking/cooking a supply of food
arrow right Just sitting and thinking outside
arrow right Taking a holiday
arrow right Being with friends
arrow right Going to the zoo
arrow right Staying at home
arrow right Having a rest during the day
arrow right Going to a park or gardens
arrow right Getting enough sleep
arrow right Doing your hair
arrow right Having a glass of good wine
arrow right Being around positive people
arrow right Playing some music
arrow right Listening to the radio
arrow right Having a massage
arrow right Learning a language
arrow right Inviting friends over
arrow right Doing a yoga or tai chi class
arrow right Watching people
arrow right Giving gifts
arrow right Meditating
arrow right Window shopping
arrow right Tidying your wardrobe
arrow right Nurturing your spirit
arrow right Looking through magazines
arrow right Cleaning your shoes
arrow right Emailing a friend
arrow right Going for a drive
arrow right Buying food you like
arrow right Buying a poster or picture you like
arrow right Having the children minded to give yourself some leisure time
arrow right Doing a course
arrow right Going to the museum or art gallery
arrow right Planning something good for the future
arrow right Solving a crossword, puzzle etc.
arrow right Having a shower
arrow right Going to bed early
arrow right Completing a task
arrow right Ringing a friend
arrow right Going camping, bush walking
arrow right Playing cards
arrow right Going to the movies
arrow right Sleeping in late.

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