When life drags us through the wringer
our attitude is mirrored in our reactions
which in turn impacts on our own health
Use the lamp of wisdom to light your way
Know that you have the inner resilience
things will change, you can cope, just float
Have a swag of supports to stay sane
which can include people to confide in
or activities or scenery that relaxes us
Make a list of your coping techniques
to revisit whenever things get tough
coz thought processes jumble enough
Watch an outrageous comedy to laugh
Get outdoors and wallow in nature
Gratitude really improves our attitude
Treat yourself to a luscious hot bath
Tune into mellow music that calms you
Clean out the cupboards, go for a walk
Meet a mate for a chat, dine out in style
do things that make life more worthwhile
Nurture yourself to ensure good health!
What do you do to ensure your health?
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Yes! find what works and do it! Great advice, Kate!
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I’m not usually a list person. But I do like that idea of having a back up list of ideas to off set stress.
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it’s one of the best tools around … when we crash we seldom think straight so having that list handy really does help 🙂
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Taking care of one’s self is important indeed. Perhaps that’s why I’m so keen on writing sassy, twisted humor. 😆
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I’m sure you can digest that easier than Jett has been grudgingly ingesting his oh-so-yummy kibble. 😆
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lol what a grotesque comparison my kibble would have been sprayed everywhere with laughter … fortunately I’d finished my muesli 🙂
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Oh I love this one Kate. So many wise words to live by here. 🙂
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keep going until a few are deeply ingrained habits 🙂
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Good advice for anyone…
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Some… But there’s some good ideas there 🙂
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I will. Although sanity might be a stretch lol 🙂
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Haha… that would be lucky 😉
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Thank you so much Kate 😊. I am humbled. Thanks again for stopping by and reading 😊
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Hmm something we all need to work on . Thank you for reminding 😊
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Great wisdom and reminders!
I do a lot of the things you named in your poem!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Wise and inspiring.
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Good advice! Self care is so important, and your suggestions are wonderful!
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Inspiring tips, thanks for sharing.
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Lovely write with good advice
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Lovely advice. Thanks for sharing
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Very good advice. It’s easy to give up when times are tough.
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sadly yes, so if we are more prepared our inner resilience will help us through 🙂
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“Gratitude really improves our attitude”
Loved that line….
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Self care is so important. Thanks for the reminders kate!
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Snort. I did enjoy gramma hole bathing occasionally
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Inspiring and motivating poem, Kate. Loved the way you penned these poetic words. Great.
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Nature bathing, but then, you knew that 🙂
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A great piece of advice!! Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
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