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-Ruthie Lindsey
Tag: mental health
50 Self Date Ideas
It’s so important to make sure we spend time with ourselves. We need to love ourselves before we are able to love anyone else.
Here are a few date ideas to take yourself on:
1. Go see a movie
2. Go for a walk
3. Go shopping at the local mall
4. Visit your library
5. Get a massage for 1
6. Take a class and learn a new hobby
7. Cook yourself dinner
8. Visit a park
9. Go on a long drive
10. Head to a cafe for coffee
11. Watch the sun rise and set
12. Book a hotel room
13. Read a new book
14. Get a facial
15. Go sight seeing
16. Get a mani and pedi
17. Take a bubble bath
18. Head to your local farmers market
19. Check out a museum
20. Get a drink at the bar
21. Take a yoga class
22. Go to a concert
23. Go for a hike
24. Paint
25. Take a nap
26. Buy a new outfit
27. Volunteer
28. Go rollerblading
29. Go ice skating
30. Head to your local zoo
31. Take a self defense class
32. Go to a Buffett
33. Go Stargaze
34. Go cloud watch
35. Visit a pet store
36. Go for a jog
37. Visit a store you’ve never been to
38. Go on a guided tour
39. Go to a theme park
40. Visit the gym
41.Netflix and chill by yourself
42. Use a telescope to look at a full moon
43. Dress up and have a photo shoot
44. Bake some cookies
45. Go people watching
46. Attend a workshop
47. Go to a conference
48. Go wine tasting
49. Get your hair done
50. Go get a new tattoo
You can do all of these by yourself and learn to love yourself again. Choose one to do once a week or even once a month. Make that time for yourself. Remember to put yourself first sometimes.
It’s ok to get lost every once in a while, sometimes getting lost is how we find ourselves.
-Robert Tew
How to Detox Your Mind
We all have those negative things in our lives and getting rid of them is a great way to help you reset. When you think of resetting your mind it’s almost like when you reset your WiFi. Your WiFi was messing up somehow and you press the reset button so that things can work smoothly again. That’s essentially what we are doing with our minds.
Get rid of any noise going on around you. You can’t focus properly if there are too many distractions going on. Get yourself into a nice quiet spot.
Get rid of any negativity going on in your life. Is that negativity someone? Take a break from them. Is that negativity social media? Delete your profiles. There are tons of things that are negative in our lives and we need to know when to get rid of them.
Sit down and make time for yourself to detox your mind. That is the most important part of a mind detox. If you don’t sit down to make the time, then when will you?
Find YOUR place. Where is it that makes you the happiest and most comfortable? Is it your bedroom to nap? Your living room to watch tv? A cafe? Library? Wherever it is, go there when you feel that you need to calm down.
These are all essentials when it comes to detoxing your mind.
Remember to love yourself first!
The Recipe to Self Love
I have always wondered what the secrets were to learning to love yourself. What I found out was that there is NO SECRET. It is something that is learned and practiced. I know, I thought there was going to be some magic word that I could say and BOOM I’d love myself. Obviously, that’s not going to happen though.
When it comes to self love, you need to learn that it’s OK to worry about yourself and no one else. If someone asks you for a favor that you really don’t want to do, say no! You don’t have to take on more than you can handle and you certainly don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.
When you wake up in the morning, sit down and remember what you’re grateful for. Is it your family, your dog or even your job? Remember that throughout the day. Remembering what your grateful for can make your day just a little easier.
If you are feeling too stressed, TAKE A MINUTE TO BREATHE! Always remember to take time for yourself. Stress can really effect your health. If things aren’t going your way. TAKE A DEEP BREATH!
Have you tried meditating? I’m telling you, meditation has done wonders for me. I have used apps like Calm and Headspace. Meditating has really helped me when I’m angry and stressed out. Taking time and focusing on my breathing has just helped me relax. Also check out my blog post: Why is meditation good for you? I explain all the different reasons why meditation can help you.
Another idea that you can do is exercise!! I know it sounds horrible. I HATE exercising as much as you do, but it really is a great way to fuel your energy. Plus, you’ll loose weight and tone up. Who doesn’t want to loose weight, especially since it’s the holiday season. It’ll be that much easier to love yourself when you like how you look.
So, what is the recipe for loving yourself? Remember what you’re grateful for, breathe, Meditate, exercise, and PRACTICE! Those obviously aren’t the only ways to learn to love yourself, there are tons of ways to do that.
Remember to love yourself because you are loved!
If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, don’t say it to yourself.
-Jane Travis
When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings you joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.
-Jean Shinoda Bolen
7 day self-care challenge
Day 1: Sleep in and take your time getting out of bed.
Day 2: Take a long bubble bath and pamper yourself.
Day 3: Wash your bed sheets and take a shower before you lay in them at night. There is no better feeling.
Day 4: Do a workout. No it’s not fun, but you’ll feel better after you’ve done it.
Day 5: Sit down and write a list of things you love about yourself.
Day 6: Clean out your closet and donate the clothes you don’t want anymore.
Day 7: Plan something to look forward to.
Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.
-Coco Chanel
Ways to practice self-love
- Try discovering something new about yourself
- Work on improving weaknesses
- Actually feel your emotions
- Learn to RELAX
- Go to bed early
- Don’t be afraid to do something that you want to do
- Find the joys in your life
- Find your spirituality
- Continue to go after your dreams
My Lovely Me 