Comments on: 5 for 5 Self-Care Challenge: Exercise https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:57:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kristina Sumpthin https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9567 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:57:16 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9567 In reply to Hillary Shidfar.

That picture of Nola was sooooo cute! Talk about a “Welcome home!” 😀

]]> By: Kristina Sumpthin https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9566 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:54:34 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9566 In reply to Hillary Shidfar.

Hillary I love the funk! I can’t control myself. It’s really funny. My first song in the morning by him is usually “Get up offa that Thing.” That totally gets me going for my little dance offs with myself.

]]> By: Kristina Sumpthin https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9565 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:50:54 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9565 In reply to Amy Johnson Maricle.

Thank you so much for this awesome week of challenges Amy!

]]> By: Tayla https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9536 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:24:38 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9536 (Oops! Posted this to day 3’s post by mistake. Thank you for pointing that out. 🙂 )

This is so fitting! I’m actually a belly dancer, so turning on some music and shimmying around for five minutes is right up my alley. 🙂

I was always interested in dance, but it wasn’t until I started taking classes a few years ago that I realized how much I loved it. Sometimes it was hard to get started, but I was ALWAYS thankful I did by the end.

I believe that everyone should try dancing around every once in a while. Self expression comes in many different forms, at different times; Dancing is just one option!

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9533 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:07:31 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9533 In reply to Amber.

HI Amber:

That bike ride sounds so lovely. How great that your toddler did breathing and imagery too. What fun.

Cheers,
Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9532 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:05:43 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9532 In reply to Julie Turner.

HI Julie:

Stairs are such a natural way to get some exercise in – how great that you combined it with being present and seeing what you could notice.

Cheers,

Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9531 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:04:41 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9531 In reply to Andrea.

Andrea:

What a lovely reason to go for a walk. You all inspire me with so many ideas!
Cheers,
Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9530 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:04:02 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9530 In reply to Hillary Shidfar.

Hi Hilary:
It sounds like you did a great job tackling a difficult challenge for you and embracing the benefits. Is your furry baby a cat? dog? rabbit?
Cheers
Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9529 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:01:45 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9529 In reply to Lynda Shoup.

HI Lynda: I think you did such a good job with the challenge today, especially given how hard it is for you. I love that you felt “invigorated and freer.” Thank you so much for sharing that.

Cheers,

Amy

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-for-5-self-care-challenge-exercise/#comment-9528 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:00:49 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=3842#comment-9528 In reply to Ime.

HI Ime:

Your exercise sounds like so much fun! I have one dog who retrieves and one who stubbornly takes the ball and skulks off to chew it. I hear you! It’s amazing how dogs and kids can give us permission to let our silly selves out to play.
Cheers,
Amy

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