Self-Care Sunday
Ahhhhh, self-care. The thing we tend to put on the bottom of our daily to do lists. We promise ourselves that when we are done with a bunch of things, we will do something for ourselves. Or we say that we will do it “when we have time”. (Spoiler alert – we will never have the time. We must make the time!) Here’s the thing about self-care. It isn’t a selfish endeavor…and we aren’t martyrs for neglecting to take care of ourselves. Self-care is critical for our mental health. It helps put us in a healthy mindset. And if you’ve been with me even for a short period, you know I believe that mindset is everything!
Take the time to prioritize your mental health by taking time every day to do something that nourishes your soul, makes you happy or recharges you. When we take care of ourselves, we are better people to others.
Each Sunday I will post something that I am doing to practice self-care. It might be something super basic, but believe me, sometimes those basic things make a huge difference in our mindset. By coming along on my journey, I hope to give you some ideas about what you can incorporate in your own routine. I know it can be tricky to find things to do for yourself when you haven’t done it a lot.
Make Hot Chocolate
When lock down first started, I resigned myself to not having the option to go to Starbucks or other coffee shops for my favorite beverages. So I started making my beverages at home, and I ended up enjoying them so much, that it’s become a normal part of my self-care routine. And I find that I actually prefer making things at home, rather than getting stuff out – including meals. Even my favorite Mexican foods
Take a Bubble Bath
Sometimes taking a long, hot bath can be just what your soul needs. Light some candles, grab a book and have some tea…all while taking a deep soak to ease your nerves. When I was younger, every now and again I would take a luxurious bath. I felt like I had more time then. As an adult, I’m always doing something and running through the shower is just easier…and faster. Plus, I convince myself that
Green Tea Smoothie
A while ago I posted a recipe for a Berry Smoothie recipe that I like to make. I love the option of having a smoothie as a healthy breakfast in the warmer months. I’m typically rushing around in the morning and it’s easy to throw together and have on the go. Sometimes I will even assemble the ingredients into the blender the night before. I’ll put it in the fridge, so that come morning time,
90’s Movie Marathon
There were some awesome movies that came out in the 90’s. And that’s why another movie marathon list from an older decade has made its way onto to my self-care list. Perhaps being a teenager in the 90’s allowed me to appreciate good writing or deeper plots to stories. And some movies that came out were just fun, like That Thing You Do! and You’ve Got Mail. This was definitely a time where I became
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Happy Easter, friends! When I was in elementary school, many students celebrated their birthday in the classroom. Their parents would bring in cupcakes for the class, and sometimes, a parent would bring in ice cream cone cupcakes. What are ice cream cone cupcakes, you ask? They are some serious sorcery! Instead of filling up a cupcake holders with cake batter, you fill flat bottom ice cream cones. After they have baked and cooled, you top
80’s Movie Night Marathon
Can I just say that watching movies from the 80’s instantly brings me back to my childhood? It’s such a comforting feeling for me. And for some reason when I am feeling stressed or anxious, just sitting down and watching one of my favorites from that decade resets my brain. I can approach things from a better place. Maybe it grounds me or brings me back to my younger self who can see the solution
Buy Yourself Flowers
I know, this one seems like such a cheat for a Self-Care Sunday post! But I like it because it is simple, and it really can brighten up your day. My husband doesn’t really buy me flowers often. But every now and again, I’ll walk past flowers in the store and see some that are pretty, and I’ll just buy them for myself. They brighten up my space, smell fresh and just overall makes me
Get Outside – Go for a Drive
Some of us are slowly venturing out and traveling for the first time since lockdown. As much as an introvert and homebody I am, months ago, just get outside and going for a drive lifted my mood. Like they say, sometimes the best therapy is driving around listening to music. My husband and I love to go road tripping. It’s been well over a year since we’ve been on an adventure and boy do we