https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:25:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911578 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:05:32 +0000 Umbreon 2911578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any hobbies you've ever wanted to take up? I knit and crochet and to have a whole day to sit and crochet and watch (or listen) to tv sounds like heaven! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911550 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:45:51 +0000 skiierchck99 2911550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hypatia: this might be a silly question, but if you can’t move your fast day, is there a reason you can’t move the self care day to day Saturday? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911543 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:04:32 +0000 Kemma 2911543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meditation or sauna? Take a music / painting / pottery class? Go see a sports game? Head to the beach or a nearby reserve? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911510 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:24:57 +0000 Nutella 2911510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: yes to everything you posted! I'm all for the 90 minute classes too - pretty sure I can feel my stress just melting away and leaving me in a puddle of bliss :heart: </p> <p>But yes, I too struggle with the juggle of work, kids and home life and yoga seems to be the first thing that goes. I seem to prioritise gym workouts because I feel that will help with my other quest of regaining shape but I think deep down I know if I just did yoga everything else would fall into line. </p> <p>Also, how great are bookshops with a good drink! I'm dairy free at the moment so I don't do that much spontaneous coffee anymore but I could easily while away a day doing some post-yoga reading :heart: </p> <p>This post is inspiring me... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911486 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:47:36 +0000 hellobeeboston 2911486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Nutella: oh I just saw your response after I posted. I'm SO with you right now, my constant battle is how to fit MORE yoga into my life and it's hard with my full time job out of the house, 2 hour commute and 2 kids &amp; husband! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911485 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:45:38 +0000 hellobeeboston 2911485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely do a 90 minute yoga class - if you're more looking to relax do restorative. If you're looking for a workout, do power, but maybe not while fasting....</p> <p>After yoga I'd head to a bookstore and browse the shelves and maybe have a cup of tea (no sugar or dairy &amp; you're OK with your fast right?) </p> <p>Or, I'd go do something creative. Go to a museum, or go do a class - learn how to knit, cross-stich, embroider, paint, draw, sculpt, etc etc...</p> <p>and not sure about where you live, but now that it's getting nice out I'd try to get outdoors if possible. An easy hike, or sit outside and work on something fun, or the beach, or a lake, whatever you like to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911436 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:46:48 +0000 Nutella 2911436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hypatia: I know you said no vigorous exercise but I would completely recommend a restorative yoga class if I had all this time on a regular basis. Either yin yoga or anything nice and gentle. It is heavenly and makes a world of difference for me whenever I do it, I always wish I could do it more and more! The eternal struggle for more yoga, haha. Enjoy whatever you end up choosing to do - sounds so great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911357 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:55:46 +0000 Bmaja 2911357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going to assume the library is probably closed on Sunday. So maybe try going to The hardware store and buy some seeds/plants to start a garden? That way you’ll have some fresh produce and something to do every Sunday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911356 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:51:19 +0000 jennlin821 2911356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you like to do? If you like to read or watch movies, I would find a library or bookstore that has a comfy seating area, then you can read or watch your phone/iPad. </p> <p>If the weather is warm, do the same thing with a picnic blanket or camp chair at a nice park or someplace.</p> <p>Maybe some kind of class too? Want to learn to sew or speak a language, or something like that?</p> <p>And absolutely second having hubby take the kids out of the house!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911349 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:46:08 +0000 Ajsmommy 2911349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’d go golf 9 holes .... but I enjoy golf! I used to take time off of work just to go golf by myself ....ooo I miss those days</p> <p>Other things that come To my mind.... going to a park and reading or walking/hiking</p> <p>Shopping....🛍🛍🛍</p> <p>Paint or craft </p> <p>Museum... See a Play.... Or Musical... </p> <p>Whatever you do I hope you enjoy it!! And Def report Back :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911348 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:38:27 +0000 Litebrite 2911348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The no-food part is tricky just because stopping in a coffee shop is always a good way to buy yourself a chunk of time. I'm not sure what I would do with 8 glorious hours, but here are some ideas </p> <p>-sit in a scenic area. Bring a book, a scetch book, journal, knitting, whatever you enjoy doing. With that amount of time you could even drive an hour or so away to a nice destination<br /> - if Sunday is your rest day, could you do a gentle mindfulness yoga class?<br /> - I find organizing relaxing and gratifying. If I have a chunk of time to myself i will tackle a discrete task like a closet or dresser.<br /> - volunteer for something that you will find energizing and fulfilling</p> <p>@Hypatia: report back after a few weeks with what you've been doing and how you feel! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911340 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:31:05 +0000 Silva 2911340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd also see if there is something your partner could do with the kids that is out of the home, so that you can just be home alone to do whatever (NOT clean). I have never fasted for that long unless I Was desperately ill, so I"m not sure about energy levels but would a gentle walk be too much? You could look into lectures at local universities, museums, etc., or take some kind of craft/building class. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911339 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:38:40 +0000 Miss Ariel 2911339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was thinking book store as well. Although even just having an afternoon to myself at home watching tv sounds relaxing.... stressing the ALONE part! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911338 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:05:46 +0000 raspberries 2911338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My birthday routine when I lived in Boston was always to take the day off work and go to the Museum of Fine Arts and spend all day there. Between art itself, the gift shop, and a little wine stand they have, it was the perfect day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911337 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 08:21:38 +0000 ALV91711 2911337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you lock yourself in your room? Read a good book and watch some Netflix. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911336 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 07:48:53 +0000 wrkbrk 2911336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hypatia: Is it an option for your spouse to take the kids and you stay home? If so I’d SLEEP!!!! Netflix. Maybe hot bath. Read trashy magazines. But mostly sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911333 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:02:16 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2911333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911332 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:01:34 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2911332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Museum! Or used book store. Or both. Then fabric shopping. But the fabric shopping might just be me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/self-care-activities-that-dont-involve-food-or-beauty#post-2911331 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 23:53:04 +0000 Hypatia 2911331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH and I are taking turns having a self-care day on Sunday from around noon until 8 PM. However, that’s the day that I fast for 36 hours (beginning at 8 PM the night before). I considered trying to move it, but it’d be really inconvenient (it’s tied to my rest day at the gym, etc.). So, whatever activities I choose, they can’t involve food. And I don’t want to be AROUND food, like at a coffee shop. Since it’s my rest day and I’ll be a little fatigued from fasting, I don’t want to go on a hike, either. </p> <p>I looked online for other ideas, but so many involve beauty routines. I just recently had my hair cut, so that’s out. I’m honestly not into pedicures, makeup trials, etc. I don’t enjoy shopping. I can’t do a massage because of nerve damage. </p> <p>The only thing I can think of is seeing a movie, but there aren’t any that really interest me right now, and there will be such a strong aroma of popcorn that I’m not sure it’d be all that fun. </p> <p>Do you have any other ideas? If you could spend eight hours alone under these circumstances, what would you do? </p>