Who doesn’t love a list? So write one! Top five slices of pizza in your town, ten reasons disco will never die, the three secrets to happiness — go silly or go deep, just go list-y.
Self-Nurturing, by definition, is taking care of yourself and doing things to improve your wellbeing. This is a skill often omitted or lost when we get busy with life and needs to be replaced to help manage our stress. Self-nurturing goals need to be simple and daily.
If necessary— plan your self-nurturing activities. Aim to practise two to three activities a day depending on what they are. Bigger goals require more effort so fewer are needed each week. Create your list of things you enjoy and that work for you. Some examples include:
- Alone Time
- Blogging
- Drawing
- Going for a walk
- Having a facial
- Having a foot rub
- Having a massage
- Having a shower or bath
- Listening to music
- Make a phone call to a friend
- Meditating and relaxing
- Painting your finger and toe nails
- Playing games
- Playing with children or a pet
- Putting on makeup
- Reading
- Sitting by the beach/lake and watching the water
- Smelling or picking some flowers
- Socialising with friends
- Swimming
- Treat your to a manicure or pedicure
- Using moisturiser
- Visiting the library, art gallery or museum
- Walking barefoot on the sand
- Watching a comedy show or movie
- Writing
Of the above list I think my favourite is walking barefoot on the beach and smelling flowers. They use more than one sense so to me this feels more intense. What is your favourite way to self-nurture?
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