unwinding after a long week feels so good and a rly good way in general to self-soothe in a healthy way. its de-transitioning from the hustle and bustle of ur day/week and lulling urself into a relaxed and calm state, where u can be creative, restful and imaginative.
SELF CARE CORNER ;
have a mini spa day and try to incorporate self care every single day consistently as a way to unwind. if u wanna know how to have an at home spa day i recommend reading this post but some ways that u can do soothing self care include...
taking a bubble bath with bath salts and bath milks
do a hydrating facial mask after doing a soothing facial massage
A "LET IT OUT" ACTIVITY ;
this section is for activities that make u feel like ur releasing something that has been making u fatigued. an example of this could be exercising where you sweat out toxins and it helps u to de-stress.
go for a refreshing swim
journal + dump whatever is on ur mind onto paper
baking sweet treats for urself and ur family
ofc u know urself best and what helps u to de-stress but u should be de-stressing in a way that is safe and healthy for u and those around you.
HAVE SOMETHING TO INDULGE IN ;
having something to indulge in and look forward to at the end of a long week is so fulfilling. whether its episodes to ur favorite series or show, or binging movies, or maybe enjoying ur favorite food.
i remember earlier this year my thing that i looked forward to every friday and saturday was the my demon episodes on netflix cuz that drama was SO GOOD. nowadays its desperate housewives.
REST YOUR MIND ;
do a calming meditation, unclench ur jaw, stretch and move ur limbs. let yourself be loose and relaxed. take a nap if ur someone who takes naps and if ur not then maybe a guided meditation can do the trick for you.
If I were ever able to produce my own zombie apocalypse show, I would focus on how the earth flourishes, and the season and Mother Nature find peace again.
Too many apocalyptic shows focus on the death and decay and the fear of society collapsing, as if we aren't already collapsing. Think about the moments in time, no matter how breif, where you are outside and with Mother Nature, observing the early morning frost, or listening to the noises in big cities, when everyone seems to be asleep, or basking in the warmth of the sun, or listening to the heavy rain, because there are so many beautiful things in life, and Mother Nature is one of them.
So, I would focus on how the Ozone is improving, how the night sky is so much brighter and alive, how flowers bloom and trees sprout, how the decay is feeding Mother Nature, allowing her to replenish the organisms that need it most, how the human race is living along side Mother Nature, instead of against her, how community grows and love strengthens, and acceptance that humanity will probably not be saved in your life time, but that a new generation, one that you taught, will learn to live the way you have and make everything okay, just like you. It's that hope that keeps you fighting, the love and appreciation for the people you surround yourself with that keeps you fighting, the moments of joy and warmth, that you want to bottle up, is what keeps you going. It's what keeps US going.
Anyways, we should love more. We should show more appreciation for what we do have, and share our joy and hope with one another, a lot more than we do currently.
Let’s talk about Mondays! Most people think of Monday as the end to another weekend and the beginning of the dreaded work week. I think of it as a way to start my week of right! Think about how awesome your week could be if you started it off on a good foot….
So far today, I have cleaned my carpets, vacuumed my house, done endless loads of laundry, watched 2 training videos, reached out to multiple people about a special sale we are having over @arbonne, started planning an event, worked out, showered, and more. I call that a great start to my week!
It’s only the afternoon where I am and I am definitely starting to feel a little tired so I sat down and made myself a smoothie with my Arbonne FeelFit Pea Protein Powder in Vanilla and my Pineapple EnergyFizz and am taking in some me time before I get back to work. It taste soooo good! Reminded me of one of those frozen drinks you can order at Taco Bell but way healthier. Plus it’s got energy and protein in it! Poured it in the cup that my sister in law and mother in law sent me with the little reminder of how awesome I am which made it 10xs better cause who doesn’t need a little reminder here and there….
If you are interested in learning more about how you can have the same Monday Momentum and Motivation I do, message me!
i want to cry a good cry. have a beautiful release. and just marinate in the glory of love, the lessons I learned, my faith, and the pureness of my being.
In her book The Artist’s Way, writer Julia Cameron proposes a practice called The Artist Dates. The idea is to set time aside once a week to explore something interesting, like visiting a museum, shopping at a farmer’s market, or hiking a new trail.
The Artist Date needs not to be overtly “artistic”—think mischief more than mastery. It can be as simple as trying out a new supermarket or cafe.…
Wonderful Things That May or May Not Be Wonderful!!!
I want to know…have you ever seen the rain? I'm 99.9% sure you have. After all, the planet is mostly water and not all of it is on the ground. A bunch of it is in the sky and it has to come down sooner or later which it always does. Falling down to replenish the plants, purify the water, and cool the air. Sure, more often than not, a downpour brings the mood down hard especially if you were planning on a picnic. But sometimes, it is welcome. Sometimes we need a cooling drizzle. Sometimes we need a little doom and gloom. Sometimes we need some rain lest the land become naught but a desert and we are left numb to the heat. So yeah, rain is pretty wonderful.