3 Must Use Self-Care tips for Summer (and always)!

We're constantly busy giving to everyone else around us and let's face it, most of the time we're exhausted! With this quarantine we're in and everyone at home, how do we actually get to do the things that are important to us? While these 3 tips can seem really basic on paper, it's astounding how often we don't apply them in our lives. 

Tip 1: Give Yourself Permission to create some "Me Time"! 

When was the last time you made time for yourself only? We don't do this enough (if at all). Give yourself permission to create at least 20 minutes per day to recharge and give back to yourself. Start small. Take a beautiful bath. Break out the essential oils and sweet smelling bath salts. Play some soothing music and close the door. Make a list of the things that bring you joy and commit to doing them daily. It's essential not only for you, but for those around you.

Tip 2: Leverage Your Natural Momentum 

Structure and repetition are keys to freedom and success. Turn your calendar into your own personal assistant! Ask yourself, what are my personal and professional non-negotiables? Then, write them down and add them as reoccurring blocks in your calendar (with reminders). Try them on in real time and see how your daily flow is in action. Play with it and see what type of things you want to do during particular times of day. This will help you to prioritize, understand what works for you, and give you more time (that would otherwise be spent elsewhere). 

Tip 3: Celebrate your WINS! 

Why is it that we focus on what we haven't done, rather than what we HAVE done? Worse yet, we convince ourselves that we're failing (especially when we don't see the results happening right now.) I could go on and on about why this is, but long story short, in focusing on what you didn't do, is hurting you. Take 5-minutes everyday at 6pm to run through the list of all the things you've achieved big and small. Take the time to write them down and put them somewhere where you can see them and reflect on them. Refer to this list especially when you're feeling down and unproductive. Celebrate your wins in every form and then give yourself the gift of "Me Time" above, and repeat! 

I'd love to learn about how these 3 tips impact your day-to-day and create more freedom for your body, mind, and soul! Message me on Instagram here.

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*The article was originally written and published for the Summer 2020 issue of CANNABISCOOKINGMAGAZINE.COM