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Monday:
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Read the survival Guide
· Read return to work page
We
ask that you get out the house at least once a day, even
if it's only to the shop and back, also spark up small
talk conversation with whom ever you meet, and greet everyone
with a smile. Buy yourself a book and start keeping a
diary. If you have any questions or need support in any
way please use the "Contact Me" link, or e-mail:
support@lone-parents.org.uk
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Tuesday:
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Go for a walk
· Read solo voyage page
Get
out your diary and write down how you are feeling and
your thoughts about why you are taking part in this program.
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Wednesday:
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Go for a walk;
· Write in your diary;
· Take a look at Voluntary work link
Visit
the local library and ask where the nearest Adult Learning
Centre is, and check out what's on offer, perhaps see
if you can find a club, course or organisation that you
can actively take part in. Consider a group activity at
the local community or sports centre, it could be anything
from line dancing to flower arranging. Take a look at
the voluntary work page and see what's available in your
area, or maybe contact your child's school and ask about
becoming a teacher's assistant.
The point here is to get you out of the house and back
into a group environment.
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Thursday:
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Go for a walk;
· Write in your diary;
· Take a look at friends reunited
If
you feel that the task set for Wednesday is too much too
soon and you are worried about an uncomfortable anxiety
level, we ask you make an appointment to see your Doctor
or local GP. Anxiety management courses are available,
(see links below) also ask your doctor about "Propranolol"
which can be prescribed to reduce anxiety levels and stop
panic attacks. This prescription belongs to the Beater
Blocker family and in no way affects your mind, it simply
slows down your adrenaline enough for you to realise that
there's nothing to worry about. Then do Wednesdays' task,
but don't stop taking part because we really can help
you overcome this anxiety.
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Friday:
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Go for a walk
· Write in your diary
If
you know of any other parents who might benefit from this
program, why not ask if they would like to take part,
perhaps you could then do the tasks together, and even
set up a baby sitting circle.
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Saturday:
Plan
a weekend visit to the park with the kids, perhaps take
a picnic and ask your kids to invite a few friends, and
if its raining why not have a tea party at home instead.
The point here being that making the kids happy will make
you happy,
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