Treating ourselves consensually isn’t always about avoiding the things our bodies say a loud ‘no’ to. Afterall, sometimes we just have to do things we don’t want to, and sometimes the alternative is more unappealing. We can find things difficult and unpleasant and still give our informed consent to them. Nevertheless, working out that you’re … Continue reading Self consent: when we have to do things we don’t want to
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Self consent day 7: Making time
If you have spent time working through this week’s posts, then you will have the experience of writing, imagining and doing things while tuning into your body’s response. Today’s task is about working out how to fit that awareness into your wider life. This means making sure that a self consent practice works for you. … Continue reading Self consent day 7: Making time
Self Consent day 6 – experiencing yes
Today I invite you to read through the instructions before starting. That way you will know what you’re going to be doing before you get started. Looking at your list, find something that you could do today – whether it is a sporting activity, listening to a song, watching a film or cuddling a pet … Continue reading Self Consent day 6 – experiencing yes
Self consent day 5: Imagining no
When you vividly imagine something that you want to say ‘no’ to it can be hard to move your attention after to something more pleasant. Before you start this time, figure out what you’d like to do after this exercise. You might find it helpful to go through yesterdays exercise about imagining yes before you … Continue reading Self consent day 5: Imagining no
Self consent day 4: Imagining yes
You probably want to find a quiet place for this exercise where you won’t be disturbed. It would be helpful to have something that you can note down your feelings. Once you have settled yourself, have a look at your ‘yes’ list and select something quite different from what you have already written about. Find … Continue reading Self consent day 4: Imagining yes
Self consent day 3: finding no
The instructions for the third day are a lot like the second, but for your ‘no’ list. Have a look at your ‘no’ list and pick something from the list that is a definite no, but without too much emotional baggage. Write a short account of what the thing is that makes you want to … Continue reading Self consent day 3: finding no
Self consent day 2: finding yes
Don’t forget to find somewhere that you can be reasonably relaxed, this is a writing task so something to write on/with is also useful. If you like to meditate you can do so before working on today’s task, otherwise taking a deep breath or two might help you to relax. Take a look at your ‘yes’ … Continue reading Self consent day 2: finding yes
