With the new year fast approaching the time for new year resolutions comes once again
Please note this challenge can be carried out any time of year - there's no need to wait for a new year to start caring for yourself even better than before!!!
What is the Self Care Challenge?
It is a challenge I'm setting you to help you get used to putting your needs and self care as a priority
What's involved?
Each day for 21 days you allocate a small amount of time completing one self care task
Why 21 days?
Well 21 days allows enough time for it to become a new habbit going forward
Will it require much time?
Each day you set your own task to complete and there are no rules in terms of time frames. The task could be, for example 10 minutes or an hour or more
What will it cost to take part?
There's no fee to take part, and the daily tasks are set by yourself so they could be ones which are completely free
Are there any rules?
Just to do what is right for you and what you are comfortable with
Self care is a necessity not a luxury
Ready to get started? Read on👇
Prior to getting started I'd recommend deciding if you are going to plan all 21 days tasks upfront or the night before each day or on the morning of the day
You may find it beneficial to write down either on paper/notebook/phone/computer a list of your tasks and as you complete them tick them off. This can help you feel more motivated and enjoy the sense of achievement
Depending on your circumstances it may also help to plan a rough time each day to carry out your task and let anyone else in the household know at this time they are to respect your space
It's important to set a healthy boundary so that whilst you carry out your task you are able to enjoy it to the fullest and make the most of it
This is your self care, me time so during this time you shouldn't be disturbed and it's okay to ask people to respect this
If your task involves others then it's important to set the boundaries clearly so everyone involved knows what's expected of them, that way you can all feel the benefits
The idea of this challenge is to highlight the importance of caring for you and your needs!
Far too often life becomes so busy and daily responsibilities take over, leaving you constantly battling the ongoing cycle of needing to get things done yet feeling overwhelmed or exhausted!
They say you can't pour from an empty cup, so it's time to learn how one small act of self care each day can make such a difference to your wellbeing!
Below is a list of task ideas!
They are just suggestions so make sure you tailor your tasks to what works for you and what you will enjoy
Going out for a walk
Sitting down with your feet up for a cuppa
Hobby time
Attending a class/session to relax
Attending a class/session to exercise
Eating a piece of healthy food
Having a relaxing bath or shower
Applying a face mask/at home facial
Going for a beauty treatment
Giving yourself some pampering at home
Spending some time with no computer/phone/TV devices
Doing a little workout/exercise
Dancing and singing
Meditating
Focusing on your breathing to promote calm
Trying something new
Drink more water
Spending time outside with nature
Listening to music
Expressing your feelings using a healthy outlet
Making a healthy meal to enjoy
Arranging a catch up with a friend
Invest in yourself with therapy
Learn something new
Organise your wardrobe/desk/bedroom/house
Light a candle or use low lighting and sit quietly and cozy up with a blanket
Stop and do nothing
Ground yourself
Read a book
Arts & crafts or colouring
Have a massage
Enjoy some healing/healing type treatments
Allow your bare feet to connect with nature/earth
Enjoy a special outing somewhere
Write down your dreams and goals
Look in the mirror and tell yourself what you love about yourself
List the things you are proud of in your life
Put on a special outfit and get dressed up
Go to bed early
Move your body in some way
Speak to yourself with kindness and love
Doing something you want to do for yourself but keep putting off
Feel free to share your Self Care Challenge journey and tag me! I'd love to support you
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Selfie of me taken recently on a self care outing, enjoying a walk with nature in the snow and frost
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