Self Nurturing Activities

The best way to build a healthy self-esteem is by filling your BODY, MIND & SPIRIT with positive energy everyday! How do you do that, you might ask!? Think about the things in your life that really expand your energy. Maybe it's going for a walk in the forest or attending a play or concert. What things move your soul? For me, it's swimming in the ocean or listening to certain kinds of music. What activities inspire you? The list below might help to trigger your own dormant desires. Plan to do some of these self nurturing activities over the next few weeks. Set some goals. Write in your diary the activities you plan to do. Make appointments for yourself, because if youdon't, you know that something else will creep in and take up your time. See how much better you feel about yourself after a few weeks of doing self nurturing activities.

SELF-NURTURING FOR YOUR BODY 

·        Get your nails done, have a manicure or pedicure, soak in a bubble bath,

·        go for a walk or run, cycle, walk barefoot in your backyard,

·        go to the gym for a workout, get a massage, go for a reiki treatment,

·        have a cup of tea in bed,

·        colour your hair (or change your style),

·        soak your feet, rub body lotion over your entire body,

·        buy some pretty underwear (Guys: buy some trendy underwear!)

·        play at the park with your kids (or nieces, nephews, etc), make sandcastles at the beach,

·        go to an antique shop and buy a beautiful tea cup and saucer, or plate or vase,

·        try different herbal teas or try new healthy drinks,

·        buy a processor & make your own healthy smoothies,

·        hug a teddy bear, hug your child or ask your partner to hug you,

·        buy yourself something special, buy a new outfit,

·        have an afternoon sleep, dance to some loud music,

·        have breakfast in bed or go out for breakfast with a friend,

·        put some perfume, aftershave or lavender oil in the water when you wash your sheets,

·        spray your sheets with your favourite body spray.

SELF-NURTURING FOR YOUR MIND 

·        listen to some beautiful music, read a good book or magazine (self-help books, Well-Being Magazine),

·        plan a weekend away (only take positive reading material) or plan a holiday,

·        go to the travel agency and ask for brochures on places you want to go and go home and dream,

·        play board games with your kids, partner or friends, invite your uplifting friends over for dinner,

·        Turn off the TV (Don’t watch the news or current affairs programs),

·        Don’t read the newspaper for a week,

·        listen to an affirmation tape by Louise Hay (from the library),

·        say your affirmations aloud everyday & add new affirmations each week,

·        have a negative-free day (only say positive things), avoid gossip,

·        hire a funny DVD, read a funny book (get a book of jokes),

·        do a jigsaw puzzle, do the crossword in the paper,

·        write yourself an uplifting letter and mail it to yourself,

·        meet a good friend for coffee or lunch, ring a positive thinking friend & chat,

·        learn to play an instrument, knit, sew, crochet, take up scrap-booking,

·        buy yourself some flowers or a single rose,

•         Praise yourself: “You’re doing a great job!”  

•         Give yourself approval : “I approve of you”

SELF-NURTURING FOR YOUR SPIRIT

·        Sanctuary time:  spend time on your own, reading, journaling, using angel cards, getting in touch with your inner self, light a candle and watch the flame, burn some lavender oil,

•         sit by the ocean, watch the sunset, sit outside and listen to the birds,

•         meditate, pray, contemplate,

•         take up a hobby like painting, ceramics, beading, woodwork,

·        go canoeing, kayaking, fishing, surfing, swimming,

·        go to the art gallery, the ballet or opera, visit the zoo, fly a kite, garden,

·        sing, listen to music that moves you or listen to a CD with the sounds of nature,

·        hike in the mountains or walk in a rainforest,

·        sit by a waterfall, go outside on a starry night and lay on a blanket.