Self-Care: Recommendations and Inspiration
Books that have had the largest impact on me in my own self-help journey. Practices to help nourish the self. Find what resonates for you and give yourself a little love!
tidbits
more about mindset and concepts; mindset affects every thing you interact with and a good mindset can help bring a little joy color to all things
mindfulness really means slowing down and having great awareness in each action; can enhance the quality of your experiences
law of attraction is simply the idea that what you focus on is what you attract to you and you can use that poorly or you can learn how to use it well
before starting your day you can protect your energy how it makes sense for you. i like to ask my spirit guides to protect me and show them gratitude because i trust that they will. throughout the day, especially after having social encounters, i ask...
tending
more passive acts to tend to the mind and spirit
journaling can be an easy way to check in, get your jumbled thoughts and feelings out of your head and gain better understanding of what you think and feel and how it relates to your life; you can write freely or use journal prompts to help guide you
a lovely way to get extra moisture into your skin and feel a little pampered
a mud mask (ESPECIALLY this one mixed with apple cider vinegar) is great when you need purifying and exfoliation
i still haven't booked a professional massage AH! but this can really help relieve the physical tension in your body that adds to stress
hot tea really makes me warm and glow from the inside-out
dark chocolate is a mood booster which sometimes you just need that or have your favorite dessert to bring a little sweetness to your life
active
practice breathing, self-forgiveness, humility, strength; and really connect the body, mind, and spirit - my absolute favorite resource is Yoga With Adriene on Youtube so you can practice in the comfort of your own space and Adriene has a soothing vo...
getting outside even not moving is so beneficial for our spirits, but to go on a nature walk even if it's slow will help clear your mind or bring a little more clarity and will likely boost your mood while you get endorphins from walking - aiding in ...
fresh air, sunlight, seeing plants and animals can do wonders for the soul
meditation really can help calm the nervous system . most important is to focus on your breathing. silence helps me feel more calm as well
books
Books I have read and found helpful and/or inspiring.
i don't know if i have ever consumed a book more ferociously!! i cried so much but in the best way – i felt soo seen!
my first influential self-help book - gave me some inspirations into my first waking up and some profound realizations
helped me really take actionable steps into improving my mindset and thus my life. this one took me quite long to finish, needed a lot of processing time with this one