Amid this long, super-high stress year, it is vital we’re proactive in looking after ourselves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But self-care does not have to be boring and tedious!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A fun way to boost yourself (physically, emotionally & mentally) is to set yourself a challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
I am part of our local open-water swimmers’ group. Every Sunday a.m. we swim for an hour in the sea – 30 mins out, 30 mins back. I am not a great swimmer, and one of the slowest members. But this year someone suggested a big swim from a nearby town back to ours (DB-Mui Wo if you\u2019re familiar with HK).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
I said I was \u201cin\u201d though it seemed a heck of a long way (6km). But it gave a focus for training and was exciting to look forward to. Someone organised a support boat and some kayaks – so it wasn’t dangerous. And then yesterday, we did it – socially distanced! It took me over 3 hours and was exhausting. But it was such fun, and so good for me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n