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Nurturing Ourselves
Many mothers need reminders about how to nurture and refuel
themselves. Groups have developed some lists and they use them as reminders
of things they used to do to nurture themselves before children. Many
women find that they forget. Here are some ideas:
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READ |
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Favorite "Soap
Opera" |
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Order
Dinner In |
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Reading A"Good"
Book |
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Massage |
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Hot-tubs /
Sauna |
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Foot Massage |
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Go Out With
Partner |
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Get Hair Done |
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Writing In
Journal |
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Shopping /
Window Shopping |
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Crafts Projects |
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Facial |
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Cooking |
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Shopping For
Me -- Alone |
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Eating |
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Pedicure /
Manicure |
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Eating By Myself |
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Naps |
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Sit Quietly |
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Browsing Anywhere |
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Listen To Music |
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Relaxation
Tapes |
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Meditating |
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Walks |
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Hiking |
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Music and Walkmans |
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Call A Friend |
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Exercise |
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Movies |
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E-mail |
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Knitting And
Crafts |
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Yoga |
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Riding My Bike |
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More Exercise |
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Hot Bubble
Bath |
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Flower Shows |
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Art Exhibits
/ Museums |
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Library or
Bookstore Browsing |
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Writing Letters
To Friends |
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Go Out With
A Woman Friend |
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Cafe - Coffee
And Read Paper |
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Warm Bath With
Candlelight and Book |
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Visiting Someone's
House Without Kids |
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Books On Tape
(And In The Car Too) |
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Dinner By Myself
With A Book And Glass Of Wine |
Jennifer Subasic-Marks, CBE, CLE, Doula and Mom
Director of Support Group for Mothers
510-868-2617
P.O. Box 6675
Albany, CA 94706
E-mail: Info@SupportGroupForMothers.com
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