Keeping busy can be self care too.

[sister_raphael]

When getting things done stops you from overthinking, doom scrolling on social media AND completes tasks you actually want to complete, you're ticking boxes and although you're busy, it makes you feel good about yourself which is a kind of self-care.

Ironically, the embroidery in the picture is something I've been working on at shows for at least. The quote is from Medieval Wisdom for Modern Women: Self Care Advice and Warnings From The Middle Ages That You Still Need Today! It's good to have down time, but it's also good to get things done!

Comments

[cmcmck]

While men were, of course, allowed to be idle.............

'Twas ever thus!

[sister_raphael]

Exactly.It really is true that a woman's work is never done, but even now, her leisure time is pretty full. I'm fortunate that my leisure activities which others might see as work, I do for fun! Computer stuff, editing, sewing.