Building A Cozy Self-Care Nest
Birds have the inner knowledge to build a nest to protect themselves and their children from things that can harm them. We have our own way of doing this as well, sometimes in the form of a house or a blanket burrito on the couch. I thought I’d share some helpful tips that I’ve learned over the years, dealing with my non-Hodgkin lymphoma, for creating your own “nest.”
Building the self-care nest
First, let's start on the ground floor. You can literally start on the floor if that’s your thing. Some people use inflatable kiddie pools with a fuzzy blanket inside and throw in all their comfy pillows. If that’s not your thing, a couch, bed, or even pillow fort is a good base. Blankets help keep us warm, but can also help keep us feeling safe. I would recommend two: one to lay on top of and one to have on top of you. Weighted blankets are wonderful for people who like the feeling of weight/pressure on their bodies.
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