Instagram artist draws extremely boring but necessary acts of self-care
 

Instagram artist draws extremely boring but necessary acts of self-care
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Taking care of yourself doesn't have to be extravagant, like getting a manicure or neglecting chores to binge on Netflix. In fact, sometimes the most important acts of self-care are pretty freaking boring.

One Instagram user is highlighting mundane daily activities through engaging illustrations, hoping to spread awareness of what taking care of yourself really looks like: changing into new clothes, getting an eye exam, even cutting your toenails.

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Hannah Daisy, a London-based mental health occupational therapist by day, is the illustrator behind the successful ******. She shares the drawings under the hashtag #BoringSelfCare, encouraging people living with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and mental illness to celebrate even the most boring acts as vital accomplishments helping them thrive. Read more...

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