Self-care Toolkit

[avant-garde]

I was listening to the radio the other day and they were talking about Christmas and how families sometimes send care packages from home... but it got me thinking, I don't get care packages but I have my various survival kits, like for the dentist, the shopping centre...

This is what I have in one of mine

• 150 piece jigsaw puzzle
• mp3 player
• Headphones
• Notebook
• Pen
• Fidgets
• Puzzle book
• Essential oil roll on
• Hot chocolate sachet
• My BB8 keep cup
• A few brain teasers
• In a cute little kids backpack

So I was wondering with it coming upon Christmas, what does your self-care toolkit look like? What extra little things could you do or have on hand to help care for you during this potentially difficult period?

@MissGremlin @rav3n @Jynx @heartathome @Oaktree @Shaz51 @Chasingsunsets 

[Chasingsunsets]

Oh I like this thread you created @avant-garde !! Thanks for the tag my friend! 🙏

I actually don’t have a self care kit/survival kit!! However, it has me thinking, I should most definitely create one I think! Thanks for the idea!

Fidget spinners are going in for sure lol, I do have some dimond art that I have not finished from months and months ago - I think I’ll include them 😊

headphones and music is a good one also and maybe my selenite hearts!

oh and Cadbury chocolate! 
I’ll add one of indis balls to the box too! A reminder she’s around however she won’t let me forget that 😀🐶

I am going to keep thinking though! Thanks again for the tag it’s much appreciated 🙏, sorry my support button isn’t working but definitely support your post 💯

[heartathome]

Thanks for posting. Sorry. I didn't see the post until now! That's a great toolbox @avant-garde . I can't think of anything else to put in it. Oh yes, I would put my sudoku book in it, my headphones and my music.

I'm not neurodivergent but use a lot of the tools. I love a routine and predictability. and the time helps with that, so I'd take my phone. I'd take my laptop for connection and have a decaf coffee on standby! I'd would probably put my sunnies in also, in case it's too peoplely out there. 

Well, there you go. I've got a toolbox on the ready! 💛

[avant-garde]

@heartathome 

Phone charge cables are definitely a must, you don't want to run out of battery

[Shaz51]

Thanks for the tag @avant-garde 

Great to have reminders 😊

Hello @heartathome , @Chasingsunsets 

I play scrabble on my phone 

[MissGremlin]

@avant-garde i love this, i don't have a self care tool kit as such at the ready but i really think i need to. So this is going to be my weekend plan. I'm going to buy a container and decorate it then put some things inside of it ☺️. 

[rav3n]

this is such a great thread!! @avant-garde i was wondering if you'd be okay with me putting this thread, and the grinch mas one in our spotlight? totally okay if you'd rather not, just wanted to get your thoughts 😊

[avant-garde]

@rav3n 

I put the picture in here so you wouldn't have to find one, I did see this coming so absolutely to both.

[rav3n]

yayy!! amazing, i'll do that now. i reckon both threads will be really great for people to come and connect in, particularly in this holiday period. appreciate you creating those spaces 💙 @avant-garde 

[Jynx]

Love this so much @avant-garde 😍

I think mine ought to have some paper or something to shred... when I'm in meltdown mode I can end up with very 'destructive' energy, trying to deal with the sense of frustration. So having something I can destroy without having to surf the tide of regret later would be very helpful! 

Gonna have to put one together.... 😋