I have been on a self care mission for one month.  I have my journal with my checklist of things for myself, and for the day.  I do think that it's helping me keep things in perspective-particularly the gratitude section where I need to pick new, specific things-I find that really easy to do.  I also like the Doubler of taking 2 minutes to think (with details) about something wonderful that's happened.  Also-the reminder to meditate and even if I don't get to that-the 2 minute breathe.  The nutritious food (primarily paleo) and lots of exercise-giving me more energy, fewer weird stomach issues.  All the water-I think my skin is looking better.  I also appreciate the things that don't relate to my body-the Conscious Act of Kindness-I don't just do the email/text, but I also include verbally saying things or going out of my way to be kind.  I also like the intellectual challenge of Duolingo.  That was a "new thing" that I've incorporated into my list of daily activities.  I think I've been calmer and happier.  Because I'm staying on top of things (i.e. bills) and I was making a lot of head way on my "Project List" during summer I'm not feeling so out of control and then as a result, cranky.