Self-Care Saturdays

There are times when isolating yourself is not the best option.  Times when you need to have interaction with another human being; someone who can remind you of the good in your heart and bring a smile to your face. 

With this being said, this Saturday’s Self-Love is to call someone you love!  There’s no need to disclose that you might be feeling down, but instead, ask them how they are.  Get a sense for how you could help lift them up, if needed. 

Usually, when I call someone I love, they help remind me that I have a warm heart.  It is good to be reminded that we are human and can help another human feel better. 

I have friends that own a small beach cabin on the lake.  While space is at a minimum, they have a small spot of grass where they have a hammock.  I fell asleep there once, swinging in the breeze, listening to the seagulls and waves on the shore.  When I woke, I felt so relaxed! 

Granted it was 4^th of July weekend, so I had a day off, and could afford the time to nap, but between the gentle movement and outside air, I was asleep before I knew it, and I slept soundly. 

So, find a hammock, crawl in and take a nap!

Our world is quite breathtaking, if you look at it.  I’m not talking about grabbing a microscope and studying the tiniest pieces of nature.  Instead I’m urging you to go outside, take a deep breath, and look at the clouds. 

When I was a kid, I could spend hours lying in the grass, looking up and trying to locate images in the clouds.  Nowadays, with work and life in general, I don’t have the time to take hours like I used to. But even if I take a few minutes, I’m sure to find a shape or a “happy little cloud.” 

Nature can be amazing and if we take the time to look around us, we just may see something incredible.

I don’t know about you, but a good belly laugh makes me feel happy for some time after.  Science has found that laughing releases endorphins and helps us feel better.  So, turn on a comedy special, a ROM-COM, or go see a friend that has a great sense of humor and remember to laugh unabashedly! 

You’re guaranteed a few laughs and the good feeling just might carry on for a few hours and help relieve some anxiety or mild blues.

Sometimes, all I want to do is concentrate on something, by myself and in an essence, “lose myself” for a few minutes or a few hours.  What a better way to do this than work on a puzzle?  If you are a visual person and like to see progress happening, so that you can keep moving forward, then completing a puzzle is just the thing for you!

Depending on your level of ability – you can choose something easy (150 pieces) or something a bit more challenging (1000 pieces).  The choice is yours! Not to mention that the fun can be had with almost any subject matter out there.  So if you’re a fan of Harry Potter or tropical fish – look for what you like, and get to fitting those pieces together!

I am one of those people that could eat fruit all day, every day.  The summer is the perfect time to purchase some fruit and make a delicious fruit salad for yourself.  Not only are the colors beautiful, the fruit is good for you and tastes great! 

Sometimes, when I’m depressed, it’s a chore to cook – or even get out of bed.  But if I can make it to the kitchen and cut up some fruit, I feel better knowing that I’m doing something that will help my body stay nourished.