I used to work at Victoria's Secret. It was one of those places where you heard the same phrases over and over again until they started to sound like nails on a chalkboard. "Remain curious" was one of those phrases.
At the time, I didn't really understand what it meant. I just knew that it was something that the corporate powers-that-be wanted us to say. Now that I am in a different place in life, I find myself using this phrase more often. And I actually understand what it means.
Navigating the balance between indulgence and nourishment as a homemaker can be challenging. From giving in to tempting treats to making efforts to hydrate and finding caffeine-free alternatives, it's all about maintaining harmony. Sometimes, it's a struggle, but small victories like fitting into favorite pants serve as a reminder that progress matters more than perfection.
Read more...Filling our cup or self-care doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. I used to think I needed a whole Spa Day or Girl's Night to consider it "Me Time".
Changing the way we look at self-care makes it so much less stressful. And honestly who has time to stress over the thing that is supposed to help us manage our stress??
Not Me.
So I scoured the internet, talked to friends, racked my brain, and I put together a list of self-care action items you can do in less than 10 minutes.
Start taking care of yourself, so you can show up and take care of everyone else.
When I woke up late on Monday (because I stayed up too late... again), I didn't have time for a slow morning routine before getting ready to go to the vet. I usually write my morning social media posts, emails, and work for a little bit before really getting going for the day.
Whether the negative people in your life are sharing a bathroom with you, exist on the internet, or happen to acquaintances in the workplace, you can make the choice to limit the time you allow them to impact your life. Sometimes, we don't notice someone is a negative person until we start working on ourselves. Readjust as you need to. Remember that if your thoughts drift to negative space, it's time to evaluate who you are spending your time with.
