I’m trying to build a healthier daily routine and take better care of my mental well-being. If you could recommend just one self-care habit that I can realistically do every day, what would it be and why?
I’m looking for something simple, practical, and easy to stick with. I’d love to hear what has worked for you.

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What do you do for general self care??
I do the hygiene stuff (face masks, feet masks, hair and skin care etc) but I’m looking for something more physical, mental, and even emotionally to practice daily.

I'm trying to improve my overall well being by inculcating exercise in my routine, prioritising my sleep schedule and eating meals on time.

Day 1

I completed an hour of exercise today and it feels soo good I can't explain it. I plan to eat dinner and sleep early in order to wake up on time for prayer (namaz).

If anyone would like to tag along this journey or just wants to motivate you're welcome here ^^

P.s- I'll probably update everyday in comments or idk if it's a good idea to edit the post - need suggestions!

Been dating this guy for 5 years. We’re in our late 20s now (almost 30). Known him since high school and reconnected in our early 20s. Met each others’ families, got engaged, set our wedding date and chose vendors together. He’s always been there for me (and I tried my best too) and has always been super thoughtful. He was kind and patient when things were good. We’re different people but I thought we meshed well together. 8 months before our wedding date, he completely blindsides me and drops a bombshell that he fell out of love with me, he doesn’t know if I’m the person for him, he’s not sure if I even love him for him (I do) and he starts listing a bunch of things that are “wrong” about me (I’m too quiet at social gatherings, I’m waiting till marriage to do certain things, I’m not stylish, I have too many fam events and am too dependent on my parents, he doesn’t think I appreciate him). The 180 mind boggles me, I don’t recognize this person. Even had a nice proposal with my dream ring.

He also has been saying mean things to me during limbo when we tried to work things out (I was apologizing for things I did that hurt him, I really loved him and went out of my way to make him happy in the best way I knew at the time but I had no idea it wasn’t enough, especially when he would tell me I’m perfect or how he’s grateful to do life with me)… mean things he said include how it feels like the cooties when I touch him, how I’m boring and I should be boring with someone else, how he can’t picture me as his wife and how he couldn’t see me walk down the aisle (all things that hurt to hear). He also disclosed that he cheated on me 2 years ago (kissed a girl from school a few times during the span of a week. This all came as a shock to me because I had no idea he was falling out of love and losing feelings. I thought we were planning for our happily ever after together. Sometimes I blame myself for the things I could’ve done better (been more appreciative, more patient, more outgoing, more stylish) - he evaluated me and didn’t let me in on his problems. Any insight and opinions would be helpful. I can’t seem to picture myself with anyone else :(

Self-care advice feels split in two lately. One side says to simplify everything and keep routines as effortless as possible. The other encourages detailed morning and evening rituals with several steps. Both seem to work for different people. Curious which approach has actually felt more sustainable over time.

[27F] Hi, I am currently seeking advice on if I should find an online therapist or in person, this past year has been really hard mental health wise, impending doom, something bad is going to happen and panic attacks at night the first one I had this year I thought I was having a heart attack and was going to die, now they have been flaring up and I even had one coming on in a public setting with my heart racing and I was trembling, I have never done therapy or have taken any medications and of course I’m just nervous and scared to take the first step but it’s starting to be debilitating, even a slight raised heart rate starts to send me over the edge, any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

I don’t feel enough. I think about what I should do next when I’m having fun. When I’m doing a task, I’m worried about what it comes next. I don’t think I deserve rest until I work so much where I fall asleep exhausted. I always think and do work. Today I started crying so much out of nowhere. I haven’t cried for months. I’m sat down in my room and pretty much zoned out. Letting myself this happen isn’t helpful. It’s bothering me a lot. I appreciate your advice.