3. Pamper yourself - Paint your nails, steam your face, and/or soak your feet at least once per week! Pick any or all depending on the time you have available. The best way to make it happen? Choose one day and let it be your day to do these things each week - like a standing commitment to yourself!
4. Set Boundaries - With yourself! Say what?! Yes, you read that right. Setting healthy boundaries with yourself, albeit difficult, is a super important part of Self care. Some healthy examples include: No cleaning after dark, except for ___ (tidying up? dishes? laundry?); or, ___day/night is my time for me to ___ (steam my face, paint my nails, journal) without exception or interruptions. Establish boundaries and respect them, as you would expect others to respect them.
5. Become a Tourist - When was the last time you did/saw/tried something new in your city or region? Exploring your area with your family is a great way to deepen bonds, see where you live, and learn new things. There are tons of free kid and family friendly events out there, not to mention tours, museums, hidden gems, and kids’ museums. A great place to start is MeetUp.com, and also check out your city’s local webpage.
