What's one affirming activity you can do that always puts you in a better headspace? (self.trans)

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Even if it's a small change in your attitude, what is that one thing you can rely on when having a rough day?

I have a few go to activities I can rely on, but they depend on how much time and energy I have to devote to them.

My favorite and most consistent activity is taking a long shower and shaving every inch of my body. Body hair has always been such a huge source of dysphoria for me since I was a teenager over 15 years ago. Weeeellll before I knew what dysphoria was. I would shave my arms and legs until my friends starting making fun of me for it. Didn't realize it was such a "weird" thing for me to do. I just hated seeing the hair and loved the sensation of smooth skin. 😅

Unfortunately this activity takes me a while if I want to do it right, but goodness do I feel like a new woman when I crawl into bed that night with soft silky skin.

So do you have a similar activity? Is it self care based like like or something different like listening to a favorite music album or watching a comfort show?

All the love, Olivia

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[-] zea_64 11 points 2 months ago

If I can get a good voice going, it feels amazing!

[-] OldEggNewTricks 4 points 2 months ago

Seconded! Forced myself to do some voice training yesterday, and just... kept going for most of the rest of the day. Every time the playback sounds just right is worth a hundred mistakes.

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