Weekly newsletter
I. Prompts for motivation
What does self-care mean to you, and in what ways do you make sure to take the time to give yourself the rest and relaxation you need? Do you think you could benefit from designing your own personal self-care ritual?
Do you know someone who is very good at maintaining their work-life balance in a way that keeps their well-being strong and fully intact? What sorts of activities, exercises, and habits do you think help them consistently reserve their self-care time?
II. Thoughts for intention
If there is one thing we should never take for granted, it is our everyday energy. Because it directly impacts our daily rhythms as well as the potential for our longevity. This is why prioritizing our self-care is extremely important since it dramatically influences our overall health in multiple ways. From enhanced physical health to reduced anxiety to improved sleep to a boost of self-esteem, it is without a doubt one of the strongest hacks we can lean on for constant regulation and stability.
One of the great benefits of practicing self-care is that it instantly enables you to deal with stress in the immediate moment. Instead of allowing tensions to build over time, simply taking a few minutes every day can create a massive improvement in our overall mood and levels of happiness. As needs and preferences will vary from person to person, putting in the effort to figure out which methods work best for each of us can give us all the sense of control we need. This helps to keep us grounded, which also adds to the quality of our interactions and relationships.
III. Ideas for preparation
We can prioritize self-care by scheduling it into our daily or weekly system of habits. In doing so, it gets increasingly easier to follow through with our routines as long as we have some momentum going in this regard. Wellness is a large topic that encompasses plenty of things, which is why we have tons of ideas to work with and implement in our own way. A few examples include dedicating fifteen minutes of “me-time” every day, reciting morning affirmations, eating healthy, adopting positive self-talk, getting enough sleep, and trying breathing exercises.
Self-care can also mean doing things that make you feel good—like treating yourself, going on a spontaneous outing, or spending time with loved ones. Everyone’s needs are different, so it’s important to find what works for you and adjust as needed.
IV. Quotes for inspiration
“I always forget how important the empty days are, how important it may be sometimes not to expect to produce anything, even a few lines in a journal. A day when one has not pushed oneself to the limit seems a damaged, damaging day, a sinful day. Not so! The most valuable thing one can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, and live in the changing light of a room.”
― May Sarton, Journal of Solitude
“Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.”
― Parker J. Palmer, Let Your Life Speak
