Today I’d like you to do a random act of kindness…for yourself.
There are so many reasons you deserve to treat yo’ self today. In fact, I can think of so many I will let you pick your own from the list below. (All of them are true, so you can’t get it wrong.)
Select your favorite reason:
- You’ve been working so hard.
- You’ve accomplished so much!
- You’ve had your fair share of challenges.
- You deserve a break.
- You should be treated like a queen.
- You’re hilarious. And fucking sexy.
Now that we have established your worthiness, let’s bestow some kindness, shall we? Go on, treat yo’ self.
- Buy yourself flowers, and put them where you’ll see & smell them most.
- Take a nap, or go to bed early. Mmmmm, sleep.
- Go for a hike and think some new thoughts.
- Eat your favorite candy bar, and don’t feel guilty about the calories in it.
- Even just for a day, stop lecturing yourself in your own head. Insist that your inner voice speak to you with words worthy of the cute, adorable creature you are.
- When you’re making dinner tonight, make double and put some in the freezer. You’re welcome, future self. Dinner’s on me.
- Treat yourself to a decadent bath with a good book. (I’m thinking it might be time to re-read P&P again, myself.)
- Make a checklist of your basic human needs (here’s a start) and hang it where you’ll see it while you’re working. Whenever you find one of your needs isn’t met, take a break to take care of yourself.
- Book an appointment to get a massage.
- Close your eyes, take a deep breath, sit quietly for a moment then ask, what do I want to do most right this second? Do that.
Go ahead, make this the best day of the year. Add your favorite way to treat yo’ self in the comments below!
