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commit to one daily act of self-care, one lovely thing, just for YOU every day
Here’s the thing. If you aren’t used to flexing your self-care muscle, you probably won’t find ideas for lovely do-able things you can do for yourself just rolling out of your brain. To change metaphors, those gears are rusty.
In the spirit of making it easy, I’ll give you some ideas to start to wrap your mind around.
Let’s up the level of self-care in the world this month. Take the challenge—commit to doing one lovely thing (big or small) for yourself every day for the next 30 days. Challenge your friends, your sisters, your coworkers—any woman you know who could use a boost, a bit more nurturing, compassion, or love.
Let’s get the word out and make our world, and everyone else’s a slightly better place.
To get the ball rolling, here are some easy ways to be lovely to your sweet self:
Go cut some fresh flowers from your yard and put them in a vase on your desk
Give yourself a pedicure
Take a nap
Put on music when you normally wouldn’t
Sing out loud in your car
Go outside and breathe deep
Spend some extra time petting and cuddling with your pet
Spend some time looking through old pictures
Wear, open, or use that special thing or gift card you’ve been “saving”
Update your playlist by downloading some new music
Sleep on clean sheets
Blow bubbles
Play an instrument
Open the windows
Light a great smelling candle
Stretch. Breathe. Stretch some more
Dance
Call a friend. Make the time (how about writing a letter and mailing it)
Make what YOU want for dinner
Wear something that makes you feel spectacular
Take a bubble bath
Eat on the good china
Go to bed early
Go dig in your garden
Set aside time for that hobby, craft, or activity you haven’t gotten to in months
Has your brain lit up? Have I sparked any new ideas? Let’s grow this list! Leave a comment and share your thoughts and ideas. Let me know if you’re up for the challenge.
One lovely thing. Every day. Yes, you can.
