7 Ways To Focus On Self Care

Are you making self-care a priority? If not, now is the time to start! Here are some ways you can focus on self care!

PAMPER

You have one body to take care of so treat yourself! Paint your nails, get that facial, go for a massage. The best part about this is you can either have an at home pamper sesh or go to a spa or salon for a few hours. This will 100% help you to recharge you batteries and make you feel great. 

EXERCISE

We all know how important exercise is and many of us don't make it a priority. Just get moving in any way you can whether it is stretching, yoga, pilates, taking a spin class, going for a walk, going on a walk, going to a gym. You can choose whether you want to get moving at home or out so you feel comfortable! 

MEDITATION

This has been a game-changer for me especially this year dealing with health issues as well as anxiety and depression. Being more mindful and really meditating and taking the time to be still and present has really helped me to calm down, relax and sleep better. Meditation can work better when you create a calm, quiet environment to relax in with plenty of natural light. If you do not believe there is enough natural light coming through your windows then experiment with different places or upgrade to something like a new aluminum window installation so that you can really make the most of your windows and the space around it.

NIGHT IN

When you are feeling overworked or overtired, having a cozy night in is just what you need. Get all comfy throw on a Netflix show or documentary, have a nice cup of tea, and snuggle up with a blanket. Sometimes a distraction from the real world, while we unwind, can make a huge difference. 

READ

I know not everyone is a reader but reading is one of my biggest hobbies. It not only relaxes me and allows me to decompress a bit but I love losing track of time while reading a good book. It also keeps your mind sharp which is always a plus!

HYGIENE

This is #1 priority. Take care of the only body you have. Nurture it, love it, and give it the attention it deserves.

DIET

This is also a biggie. Be more mindful of the foods you put into your body. I went dairy and gluten-free since I was having bad sensitivities to them and have been eating as healthy and organic as possible. It really does make a difference. You have to listen to what your body is telling you. 

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Leave a comment below telling me how you plan to focus more on self care!

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How To Set and Achieve Your Goals

We all are guilty about setting unrealistic goals at the beginning of the year, am I right?  Keep reading to find out how to set and achieve your goals no matter what time of the year it is! 

1. Have a system and strategy

For me this includes my planner and goal planning inserts as show above. One of my favorite shops for inserts especially goal planning is Peanut Planner Co. Without my planner I would be lost, I always call it my second brain!

2. Be clear on actionable steps

Big goals can be very daunting which makes us even more prone to procrastinating. By dividing your goals into actionable steps that you can take daily, weekly, monthly, etc, it will not only be easier for you to accomplish that goal but it will be less frustrating and far more rewarding. 

3. Keep a tracker for accountability  

This has been a game changer for me this year. Since using a weekly and monthly tracker in my planner, I have found that I am much more productive on tasks at hand and keeps me on track to achieving my goals. Anyone else feel extremely accomplished by checking something off a list? 

4. Reward yo self!  

Last but definitely not least is to reward yourself when you accomplish not only the big goal, but the smaller actionable steps. This could be treating yourself to ice cream or watching a few episodes of your favorite show on Netflix.

How do you set your goals? Do you have a system and strategy in place? Let me know in the comments below! 

My Mindful Morning Routine

WAKE + CAFFEINATE 

I usually wake up around 5:30 am without an alarm and the first thing I do is go get coffee. You guys know me and my coffee addiction! 

GRATITUDE

Once I have my cuppa Joe in my hand, I will open up my hobonichi planner and in the monthly section write in one thing I am grateful for. Doing this everyday has really shown me that no matter how hard your situation may be, they is always a silver lining and something to be grateful for.

AFFIRMATIONS

I have a list of affirmations stating "I am..." that I read to myself every morning. This not only starts your day off on a positive note but you feel empowered and are attracting what you want. 

MEDITATION AND VISUALIZATION

This has been the most beneficial part to my morning routine by far. I deal with a lot of anxiety so practicing meditation and visualizing my goals have really helped me to stay calmer, connect with myself more and keep my goals at the top of my mind everyday. 

YOGA + EXERCISE

This is my favorite part of my morning. I love to get out of bed and stretch and do my mini yoga routine (leave a comment below if you would like a post on my yoga routine!) It not only makes me feel looser but also gets my body ready for the day. I also like to do some physical therapy exercises for my injuries as well. 

READ

I have always been a bookworm. Whether it is on Pinterest, Audible, my Kindle or reading a physical book, I always like to get some reading in whether it's self-help, fiction or blog posts to help me with my business. 

PLAN DAY

Y'all know I'm a planner and my planner is with me in hand wherever I go. I like to sit down and write out my to do list, any important things I need to catch up on or follow up on and block time out for certain things. This helps me to stay productive and on task.

PUT ON SOME JAMS AND SLAY THE DAY!

Okay maybe this is the most fun out of all. Once I'm ready to start my day I put on my playlist with some upbeat jams to get me dancing and ready to take on a new day! 

Do you have a morning routine? Leave me a comment below and let me know, I would love to hear from you! 

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