GREATER ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN (POMC)
For the families and friends of those
who have died by violence
New Board Members
See remembering our loved ones in the February newsletter.
Februrary Self Care:
February is national self checkin month. This a reminder to checkin with yourself and acknowledge your feelings.
Mental & Emotional Self-Care
Practice Mindfulness: Start mornings with 10–30 minutes of meditation before checking devices.
Set Boundaries: Protect your energy by saying no to, or reducing, draining obligations.
Journaling: Spend 5 minutes daily writing down two good things and two things to let go.
Digital Detox: Take an afternoon or full day off social media.
Physical Self-Care
Cozy Movement: Engage in gentle movement like walking, yoga, or dancing to boost mood.
Nourish Your Body: Focus on eating nutrient-rich foods and drinking plenty of water.
Restful Sleep: Establish a strict bedtime routine to get 7–9 hours of sleep.
Skincare: Enhance your routine with moisturizing serums and oils for dry, cold weather.
Cozy & Creative Activities
Cozy Environment: Make your space inviting with candles, warm lighting, and, if applicable, a new fluffy blanket.
Read for Pleasure: Visit a library or bookstore to find a new book.
Creative Hobbies: Try a new craft, bake, or start a new, low-stress hobby.
Treat Yourself: Buy yourself flowers or a small, thoughtful gift.
Acts of Self-Love
Date Yourself: Plan a special, solo date night or cook a nice meal for one.
Reflect: Create a vision board or write down goals for the rest of the year.
Save the Date
POMC 40th POMC Annual National Conference
Date: July 23-26, 2026
Place: Columbus Airport Marriott
Reverations can be booked use the link below:
Online Conference Registration is OPEN,
CLICK HERE to register today!
DOWNLOAD the official 2026 Conference Book
for mail-in registration
Book Your Hotel Room at the official conference hotel, Columbus Airport Marriott.
Attendees Group Code: PMC
Group Rate: $123 + Tax
Reservations Deadline Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Welcome 2026
May the year ahead bring renewed hope, meaningful moments, and plenty of reasons to smile.
Encouragement
“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.”
– J.K. Rowling
Selfcare
Doing your best is enough!!
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