sleep. i am no good at it, though.

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Sleep, yoga, hot shower, bath, walk, write, read, color, find nature, Chase sunsets and/or rainbows.

Quiet time, meditation, a nice shower, a nice cup of tea, a wonderful conversation with a good friend, agnostic.com, a good book, writing, art, favorite music, a fun movie or TV show, a relaxing walk

Eat clean. Prioritize sleep. Exercise-HIIT, strength, enough but do not overdo it. Don't abuse bad shit. Chill.

Works for me.

Pedicure and foot massage!
or
Hot tea and a good book....

Yoga, herb, and a hot soak in a tub or hot tub if possible. Nothing will replace sleep though, try to ensure you get enough rest in the next day or two. Going much longer than you have already is very dangerous in all sorts of ways.

During shift, plenty of water and good stretches when you can.
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after shift you've nailed. Sleep!

plenty of others have suggested a massage appointment, do that too someday.

I hope your schedule gets less hectic, and your self gets the pampering you've well earned.

Hello BeccaVa, I do a rolling roster day and night shift, 12 hour shifts & have done for years. Firstly it never gets easier, you are constantly chasing sleep. A few tips, don't drink too much alcohol it ruins your sleep. Try not to obsess over how much sleep you're getting, stay relaxed. If you have your 4 hours and wake up, have a light meal & aim for another lay down before you head off to work. I find another hour or even 45 minutes in the afternoon makes a huge difference. Look after yourself when your rotation ends and get a good catch up sleep in on your time off. Don't stress you will be fine, your body does adjust to the odd hours and you will sleep when you really need it. Good luck.

I'm biased, but massage is very helpful!

Definitely taking a nap when possible. Amazingly refreshing.

snuggling with my pets other than the chickens

I thought alcohol was going to keep me young forever.....oh well, I was wrong

Milk Chocolate bar, milk and some netflicks!

Dark chocolate. Easier to get than weed. Less expensive, too.

Naps for rest when I can get them, walks for relaxation when my body isn't rebelling against me, Netflix for entertainment when I'm in the mood, volunteerism to focus outside myself.

Also 12h night worker. There's not much i can do to makeup for the terrible shift. On top of that I've got school on my days off. The best thing i can do is have a beer and nap.

Removing negativity from my life has always been my best self care tactic

Early morning walk.

Take a long bubble bath with a glass of wine. It's soo relaxing

Tell myself that I am awesome.

I do 12hr shifts, i know your pain. When my mind races, preventing sleep, i play my Uke ?

I really enjoy app games like Luminosity and other Brain games. Plus I'm an avid reader. But if really want to treat myself, music, a little privacy and some loud terrible singing, for sure!

My favorite self care activity is a 60 minute massage with hot stones and facial. However it's expensive so I rarely get to.

Early evening stroll (not a power walk; leisurely meander soaking in sunsets) and a low-level red light therapy facial. I'm a bit prissy...

Nap, walk, bike ride