Are you hip to the 4 most satisfying self-care boxes you must check monthly?
Eat the apple, go for the walk, buy the bag, take the trip, read the book, join the club…treat yourself! I’m sure you’ve heard the trendy mantra time and time again.
Today, more than ever the need for self-care is at an all-time high. However, this can look different for everybody. For some, they take to the trendiest spas. For others, this can look like yoga class or a glass of wine in a hot bubble bath. For you this could be improving your mental or physical health. No matter which path you take, the ultimate goal is balance. Self-care is not a luxury. It is a much-needed priority.
Self-care is defined as the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health.It can be physical, emotional, mental, social or spiritual. Research suggests that self-care is a health, positive decision making and fulfilling daily enhancer.
Each month, I strive to check 4 boxes on my self-care check list. I literally start each month writing down my goals. The below 4 areas are always first on the list and it’s insanely satisfying. I actually plan them out and check them off once complete.
Get yourself a planner and get to creating the self-care balance you’ve always dreamed of…
4 Satisfying Self-Care Boxes You Must Check Monthly
Date Night
Having a consistent date night with my significant other is extremely important to me. The alone time, bonding and creation of new memories is needed in any relationship. Habit makes it easy to neglect your relationship. Careers and the hustle and bustle of everyday life imposes an even bigger threat. That’s why being intentional about this area of your life can prevent unnecessary stressors to your emotional well-being.
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Family Date
Family time is important too. Yes, you may see your family every day. Whether your family is in your household or a short drive away you must get intentional about creating lasting memories. Tomorrow is not promised for any of us. This reality has hit home with the pandemic more than ever.
There is no magic number or formula to curating satisfying social interactions. Everyone’s social needs are different. Take the initiative to bridge the gap for some much-needed family time and thank me later!
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Self-Date
I don’t know about you, but I have to have my “me” time! Depending on my mood, it can be super simple or extremely over the top. It can be impromptu or strategically planned. Either way, I am sure to set aside some solo self-care time. You can find me carving out 20 minutes each day to read. Some months, it can look like me scheduling a facial or massage. When I’m feeling really compelled, it’s planning and booking future travels or making luxury purchases because I deserve it!
Find the thing that brings you peace and joy. It will look different for everyone. You deserve to pamper yourself. You deserve a peace of mind. You earn everyday a minute to breathe. Whether you are a mom, wife, single or taken find a way to refresh and recharge yourself. We often give so much of ourselves to others but never carve out the time to pour back into ourselves. If you aren’t doing this, you are doing life all wrong. The good news is that it’s not too late! Just start…
As yourself these questions:
- What are some activities I value?
- Where do I feel deprived?
- What am I yearning for?
Friend Date
Good friends are hard to find! So, if you have one or a hand full count your blessings. Fortunately, I am very blessed to have a small group of women who I call friends. However, associates count too. Co-workers count too. Friendships in development count too.
The goal is to get some time with peers to get in some good laughs and conversation. Whether it’s a girl’s day to talk about the girlie things you can’t talk to your Bae about or some guy time talking sports, it is needed for the perfect monthly self-care balance.
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I proved it’s definitely possible to have your cake and eat it too! Making self-care a habit increases the chance of a repetitive effortless outcome.
