As an Easter treat our
Sunday discussion focused on the little things we do that make us feel better.
One of the keys to self-compassion is knowing what helps and making sure we
make time for it. Naz talked about making the most of our micro-moments of
positivity. She also believes that an eye for little precious moments of joy
can be created as well as discovered.
Many of our members have
endured invasive surgery and harsh treatments that have attacked the core of
their femininity. It's no surprise that many of them seek to look their best,
as this helps them to feel good about their changed bodies. However, as the
list of feel-good activities shows, the pampering is only a small part of the
story, with many women finding their greatest pleasure in being active and
challenging their minds. Spending time with friends and family is also high on
the list of uplifting activities.
Worthy of special mention is Look Good Feel Better, a workshop
specifically for women with breast cancer, designed to help them apply make-up
following treatment.
These are a few of our
favourite things! With thanks to lovely member Bal for the aspirational photo!
We love make-up,
meditation, music, mountains, massage and mindfulness; shopping, shoes and
swimming; the sea, strolling, studying and singing; solitude and socialising;
candles, crafting, new clothes and crisp clean cotton sheets; fragrances,
family, fitness, fundraising, films, friends, flowers and face masks; coffee,
children, cooking, chocolate and candles; books, baths and baking; tattoos,
trips out and therapies; holidays, hot tubs, hobbies, new hairstyles, horses
and high heels; pets, photography, potions and colour change nail polish;
reading, reflexology, running and Reiki; gardens and a glass of wine; walking
and writing; audiobooks and art; dancing; yoga; nature, normality, and an
attitude of gratitude. As one member put it, 'I remind myself that every day is
breathtakingly beautiful. '
#ResilienceDiscussion
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