What do I need for my

self-care? I like it when: A · I'm well-rested B D I've made a little progress on personal tasks C. I can keep a clear head I'm not dropping any balls C. I can appreciate A-, W-. and whatever's going on I feel like we're mostly doing okay. с E. с DB ▶ c. с B A I cool down when... I have some quiet time I get something done (esp. if I can write about it) redirects A- W с I have a nap I can breathe and keep my cognitive distance. се CE. I sketch my thoughts I tidy up I knit E. I recalibrate D. I slow down, give myself space Noise I wonder if my earbuds will help with this, or modeling Self-care by taking a quiet break. Outside is good too. Clutter: I've been able to talk about taking tidy-up breaks. 2022-12-30-06 Sometimes I get grumpy A · I'm sleepy ● DC I'm getting brain hiccups C • There's too much clutter C • A-'s grumping at me C. It's noisy DE • B. There are lots of requests I'm anxious about something. can address with reflection me Hmm, that's interesting. The clutter/ noise/grumping tends to affect my ability to keep a clear head, and` Sometimes that's exacerbated by anxiety. off off Swap in W- if ok; just get home to cool down safely love and be okay patient A- when... okay A- can play while I'm low-energy; can swap with W-; playdate Yay! Make the most of these times Grumping This one's a little challenging. If I'm in the right space, I might be able to weather it. If I'm not in the right space, A- will prob. end up escalating because I can't co-regulate as well. → keep us Safe, try again next time.