In this article we will be talking about AM Routines and benefits of them. There will be a couple more articles on Afternoon BOSS Boosters, and PM Routines. Eventually you will want to add all three to your days to make yourself feel better, more productive, and sleep better!
Do you have a self care schedule, routine, something that you do everyday for just you? If so what how does that make you feel? If you don't ask yourself why not? Why are you not giving yourself some nourishment everyday? You do so much for others...show yourself some of that love too.
When we make that commitment to ourselves, we show ourselves that we are worthy and strong enough to take on anything. We stop that little voice in our head that tells us the negative by doing actions that help us grow, nourish and flourish. Eventually we start to tell ourselves that we need and deserve special care too. These positive habits help us in our everyday lives if we allow ourselves it. It all starts with you. AND it doesn't have to be hours, it can just be a few minutes per day!
"When we show ourselves self love/care, we are saying we are worthy and deserving"
Why care about self-love? Why practice Self Care Activities?
Why care about self-love? Why practice Self Care Activities? It is the act of showing yourself some compassion, love and allowing yourself to heal. It is learning how to let go of negative emotions, finding your strengths and growing away from your fears. If we care about ourselves, we are better able to help others as we are coming from a place of love, kindness and peace. Here are some good reasons to show yourself more self love and different tips on how to add Self Care Activities to your days.
Reduces your stress levels: If you are doing daily self care, it helps you decrease your stress levels as you are doing activities that make you feel better
Develop healthier living habits. When you are doing something nice for yourself it creates more of that, the desire to want to live a longer, happier life
Improves your self talk to a more positive one. You will start to watch the negative self talk and start to let go of the negative emotions and pain we carry.
Could improve your relationships. People who love themselves also tend to understand themselves better, which helps them identify the kinds of relationships they want or don’t want
Help you become more productive and focused. By using past experiences as a learning opportunity, you will feel lighter and ready to make changes to your habits
Increase your happiness, calmness, and peace of mind. Self-love encourages you to think of yourself like a dear friend. You can acknowledge that you’re not perfect, but still worthy of acceptance and support
Boost your confidence and help you build strength. Self-love also provides the tools you need to achieve your dreams, such as reduced stress, emotional resilience, increased productivity, and confidence
Stay on track with your goals
Be an inspiration to others. You will exude more confidence, happiness and calmness. It will help you in your day to day relationships and if you have a business. People will be attracted to you and what you have to promote
Here are some Quick 5min Tips for that Busy BOSS Mama, BOSS BABE, Fearless Leader:
Do 10 Deep breathes (count to 3 breathe in, hold for 3, breathe out for 3) for the count of 10
Count to ten while taking deep breathes
Massage your scalp in the shower when washing your hair
Applying lotion to your feet before putting on your socks
Keep lotion by the sink for after dishes
Using an essential oil at your base of skull (peppermint for headaches)
Using an essentials oil on your pulse points of your wrist for instant calm
Add a couple of drops of essential oil to your bath, or add epsom salts
Sing out loud to your FAV song
Dance around for a few minutes
Humm when you are nervous, instant calm
Smile, even forced it helps
Laugh out loud
Massage your hands
Massage your neck
Neck stretches
Shoulder shrugs
Stretch out your arms
Stretch at your desk
Put on some background relaxing music
Do a 5 min meditation...sitting at your desk (yes there are 5min ones!)
Put on a forest walk video
Do some yoga stretches: Downward Dog, Childs pose, Shavasana (lay down on your back)
Affirmations...I AM statements: I am worthy, I am loved, I can do this
Visualize yourself in your happy place ie. picture yourself in every detail on the beach or at the lake
Read your Strength list
Read your Mission Statement
All of these activities can be extended in length of time. What is important is taking that few minutes just for you. In happiness and health, xo AJ
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