• read or listen to an audio book, pick a Whole series!

• eat something really healthy and tasty

• take A Self-development COURSE

• Visit a museum, ART GALLERY, BOOK STORE

• Watch a documentary, TED TALK,  SEMINAR

• reward yourself with cocoa, coffee, tea, or a smoothie

• take time to prepare your favorite healthy snack

• listen to your favorite album all the way through

• take in a ball game, go fishing, camping, start a garden--something outdoors

• stop at that place you keep passing by when you're in a hurry and check it out

• Read a funny book or cartoon, comic strip, comic book, jokes in the newspaper

• Watch comedy TV program or film

• do an ad lib exercise with a friend or your children

• take in a comedy show--by yourself or with a friend

• Listen to a funny podcast

Laughter is the best medicine!

• Walk, cuddle, play with or groom your dog or cat 

• or talk to them

• give them treats too!

• take them for a ride in the vehicle

• give them a new toy

Pets give unconditional love and each have different personalities. They are great characters to watch and converse with. give it a try.

• Give yourself a compliment

• Take notice of something you do well

• Write down something you accomplish every day

• Give yourself a pat on the back when you keep your cool, stay professional and courteous to others

• write down something that you like about yourself every day

•  even on rough days, congratulate yourself for getting through the hard parts

• Affirmations are positive statements that affirm (or make firm) our positive  behaviors and ways of thinking .

• to affirm is to believe what you want, you already have.

for example: 

"I am devinely guided and protected."

"I am open to unconditional love."

"I am healthy, wealthy and loved."

"I give time for myself to journal each day."

• affirmations are meant to motivate positive behaviors and thinking, thus, self encouragement, positive self talk and self love become the norm.

• Affirmations are meant to be said, written and recited daily.  they are also a conscience reminder of our own accountability.

• affirmations should reflect a personal goal of yours

• affirmations help us rid negative teachings of childhood and trauma that may have resulted

• affirmations work only if you keep at it. practice makes perfect. try it for 2 weeks. journal the changes and see for yourself! 

• find a quiet spot in your home, outside, or in nature. be sure to mediate each day at the same time or close to the same time so that you build a routine of it.

• meditation helps us to be mindful of our current being. 

• Being mindful is one of the best ways of giving self love..

• meditation helps us to be in the present.  the goal is to release worry, tension and gain a worry free mindset.

• "whatever will be, will be." you've heard it before. "it is what it is.: acceptance of things you cannot control is paramount with meditation and prepares you for challenges of the day.

• Spend a few minutes in mindfulness meditation. it doesn't have to be for hours and hours. 10-15 minutes will suffice to get started. 

• Focus on your breathing and observe the thoughts as they come up and release them.

• process your thoughts and feelings as you breathe in, then breathe them out!

• Tell yourself ‘I love you’ everyday

• Look in the mirror and say it out loud

• It’s like an affirmation but is worth stating separately.

• Say it first thing in the morning or last thing at night or both.

• don't be afraid to tell others that you love yourself!

• this is making yourself a priority. it is putting you first! 

• practice different ways to say 'i Love You' to yourself each day.

for example:

• remind yourself you are enough

• show yourself compassion

• do what's best for yourself even it means saying no.

• make a list of priorities--make sure you are on the top of the list

• be your own best friend

• be honest with yourself

• don't compare yourself to others

• give yourself a pep talk

• celebrate your achievements--even the little ones

• surround yourself with the right people

• ditch the guilt! do not feel bad for putting yourself first!!