Celebrations Divine by Ginger

I recently pulled away from “life” to take a walk and sit next to a lake with a friend (thanks, friend!❤️). It did wonders for my soul, taking a break from the house, desk, and screen (photo above). I want to encourage you to do the same. Even if you aren’t overly stressed, but especially if you are, taking a pause is golden.

And yeah, these ideas might not be groundbreaking, but they’re a good reminder for when your brain’s maxed out and you’re due for some self-care.

1. Call a friend
2. Lay down for a nap or to just “close your eyes” like my Dad often did ☺️
3. Journal your thoughts
4. Listen to music
5. Pray
6. Do something nice for someone.
7. Make a special cup of tea/coffee
8. Eat a meal slowly. SLOWLY.
9. Read the Bible or your favorite scripture
10. Volunteer at a local non-profit
11. Create something (whatever you enjoy)
12. Take a drive through the country or a road you’ve never taken
13. Color or sketch
14. Have a picnic, whether in your backyard or in a local park
15. Go to a coffee shop
16. Go outside in nature
17. Cry. Getting it out can help.
18. Spend time playing with your kids or your pets
19. Read a book
20. Read or watch something that you know will make you laugh
21. Get OFF Social Media
22. De-clutter a small space (don’t take on too much!)
23. Ride a bike
24. Go to a local boutique or museum and walk around
25. Make of list of things you’re thankful for
26. Do something spontaneous; something completely off of your normal routine
27. Walk your dog
28. Watch a sappy movie
29. Dance (like no one is watching?)
30. Leave work early, better yet take a day off
31. Take a cold shower. Or a hot shower. There’s benefits to both.
32. Walk barefoot on cool grass
33. Take 10 minutes to focus only on your breathing
34. Learn something new . . . something you’ve always wanted to do
35. Say no. (Listen to that still small voice to know when).
36. Go get a special treat (cupcake, ice cream, veggie bowl, etc.)
37. Plan an adventure, a vacation, an event, etc.
38. Have an at-home spa day (bubble bath, incense, relaxing music, etc.)
39. Use a meditation app like Calm or Headspace
40. Last but not least, do nothing at all. Just sit. Do nothing. REST!