Who doesn’t love a list? So write one! Top five slices of pizza in your town, ten reasons disco will never die, the three secrets to happiness — go silly or go deep, just go list-y.
Self-Nurturing, by definition, is taking care of yourself and doing things to improve your wellbeing. This is a skill often omitted or lost when we get busy with life and needs to be replaced to help manage our stress. Self-nurturing goals need to be simple and daily.
If necessary— plan your self-nurturing activities. Aim to practise two to three activities a day depending on what they are. Bigger goals require more effort so fewer are needed each week. Create your list of things you enjoy and that work for you. Some examples include:
- Alone Time
- Blogging
- Drawing
- Going for a walk
- Having a facial
- Having a foot rub
- Having a massage
- Having a shower or bath
- Listening to music
- Make a phone call to a friend
- Meditating and relaxing
- Painting your finger and toe nails
- Playing games
- Playing with children or a pet
- Putting on makeup
- Reading
- Sitting by the beach/lake and watching the water
- Smelling or picking some flowers
- Socialising with friends
- Swimming
- Treat your to a manicure or pedicure
- Using moisturiser
- Visiting the library, art gallery or museum
- Walking barefoot on the sand
- Watching a comedy show or movie
- Writing
Of the above list I think my favourite is walking barefoot on the beach and smelling flowers. They use more than one sense so to me this feels more intense. What is your favourite way to self-nurture?
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I think reading has to be my favourite way to self-nurture. And writing. And walking my dog. That one is pretty special because just watching how happy he is over nothing brings joy to me.
I found it interesting that your list is in alphabetical order! Mine would have been all over the place.
Good luck with the rest of the challenge!!
I agree walking the dog would be a great way to self-nurture if I had one. Playing with my daughters cat also works for me.
Reading, writing and visiting the library are my favourite ways to nuture myself. I often find that the local library has displays of free courses that inspire me to think or learn about different things. I also find cooking (and blogging) through a cookbook has been a great way to relax, learn new skills, and grow in confidence.
I have spent many hours relaxing in the library although not for many years—thanks for the reminder I will reconnect soon.
It’s only this year that I have been near enough to a library to make the most of it. It certainly saves a lot of money in book purchases.
Reading and writing are my self-nurturing activities. I feel like I’m charging my batteries, recovering a part of myself when I’m doing those things.
I agree they are like plugging yourself into a power source although only if I am doing them for fun.