So, I’m going to be honest, I suck! Another month, another self-care journey I did not commit to. BLAH. My favorite thing to say these days is “I just had a baby”. Although that is honestly why I haven’t been worried about myself, I cannot keep using the same excuse. With or without a baby, family, pet, job, whatever… self-care is necessary!
I’ve been spending the first week of this month (hence why I didn’t post a blog last week) trying to figure out what I can do to make my self-care goals a priority. I realized that instead of just saying “focus on self-care this month” I need to legit write a list of things I want to do. I started using my agenda again to write down everything and to plan out my days for this month. I even set reminders in my phone to notify me every day for certain goals. Whatever I can do to hold myself accountable I plan to do because of how good taking care of ME feels.
Here’s my self-care goals list:
– Morning prayer
– Reading/Writing every single day
– Haircare: oiling my scalp every other day, drinking 8+ glasses of water daily, and tying my hair up every night (crazy that these are my goal list, right? Smh)
– Working out every other day (I’m currently building up my strength to start more intense workouts)
– Documenting my day (feelings) every night (to track my mental health)
– Off my phone by 10:00pm Monday to Friday (because I need to stop being on social media right before bed)
I would really LOVE to get a bath in one of these days, so I’ll add that as a possible goal for the month. Lol! It’s so hard to find the time to myself but I NEED to. When Ryann’s sleeping and/or when Joel’s at work. It’s time I need for me. To think, to breathe, to just take in ME. Everybody needs their time! I decided to be more specific with timeframes as well. (Daily, every other day, at “this” time, etc)
Sidebar: Documenting my feelings daily is really one I’m really looking forward to! I want to see how many “blah” and “bad” days I have this month compared to the great ones so that I can find a way to make my days/weeks/months better.
I challenge you all to do the same! Create your list of self-care goals. Be specific with your timeframes. Get your “ME” TIME! Always remember: SELF CARE IS A PRIORITY AND NECESSARY!
What’s your self-care goals list for this week and how do you plan to commit to them? Comment below!
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Joel Howell
This is amazing
Kenniqua Howell
Joel HowellThanks!
Latisha Stevenson
Great post!!!
Kenniqua Howell
Latisha StevensonThank you!
Keetra B.
Keetra’s Self-Care Goals:
1. Drink more water | Set a recurring reminder to “Drink Water” every hour.
2. Take Iron + Vitamin C three times per day | Set reminders! Keep pills on me at all times.
3. Stick to skin care regimen | Morning & Night (Even when exhausted)
4. Technology Free Time | Use an app to track, monitor and decrease screen time.
5. Produce Positive Karma | Start each workday by identifying someone to send an expression of Gratitude (note card, social media post, etc.)
6. Pursue Positive Energy | Limit personal interactions to those with positive people.
7. Exercise | Start each morning with stretches and yoga.
8. Continue to develop meditation skills | Clear/Free my mind.
Kenniqua Howell
Keetra B.Those are some great goals! Stick to them. Thanks for sharing!
Keetra B.
Kenniqua HowellOne day, and one step at a time. Thank you for your inspiration! #KeepWINNING
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