We always need new ideas for taking better care of ourselves.
Here are 40 tips to help you in your self-care journey. 40 Days of Self-Care ideas for more bliss.
Day 1 – Decide your goals and dreams. Get into the mode of creating your best future and use the next 40 days to develop good habits toward that future.
Day 2 – Preparing meals can save you time, money and calories. Think ahead on how you’d like to nurture your body with food. Keep healthy snacks around at all times.
Day 3 – Think Positive. Create healthy and truthful affirmations about yourself and repeat them throughout the day.
Day 4 – Start Small. Don’t set out to start a rigorous regimen right from the beginning. Motivation fluctuates and you can get overwhelmed early on if you take on too much.
Day 5 – Fill in Your Nutritional Gaps with the doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack. We rarely get enough nutrients from the food we eat. It is a well-known fact that we need supplementation to keep our cellular function at its best.*
Day 6 – DIFFUSE Frankincense, Wild Orange and Peppermint to uplift your mind and body throughout the day. Aromatherapy is a great way to change up your mood and ignite your spirit.
Day 7 – Detox Your Home by using natural cleaning solutionas and personal care products.
Day 8 – Laughter is great medicine. Watch a funny show or treat yourself to a night of improv for grins and gut-busting laughter.
Day 9 – Stay hydrated. Drink water throughout your day. Enhance it with Lemon essential oil or Slim & Sassy for a refreshing twist.
Day 10 – Exercise differently. Try something new even if it’s only for 10 or 15 minutes.
Day 11 – Bring a greater awareness to the food you are eating. Analyze what’s in it and determine if this fits in with your health goals.
Day 12 – Apply Breathe essential oil to your chest for an invigorating pick-me-up before a workout.
Day 13 – Do not be superstitious. Look Reality in the eye. Don’t let life just happen to you. Plan and create in tandem with the light within.
Day 14 – Find Balance. Make time for fun things. Create a life you don’t need a vacation from.
Day 15 – Rest…when you need it…at night, during the day, after a long day’s work, on the weekends…just take advantage of whatever time you have to restore your body and mind.
Day 16 – Use a natural, health supplement such as Mito2Max as a long term alternative to caffeinated drinks and supplements for increased energy and vitality.*
Day 17 – Squeeze in some meditation in a quiet place for 10-15 minutes to clear your mind and let go of stress.
Day 18 – Pretty Yourself Up! Buy yourself a new workout or yoga outfit! It helps motivate us to look and feel our best.
Day 19 – Try Ginger Oil as a main ingredient in your newest marinade. Mix crushed garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, red pepper flakes, a little water and one drop of ginger essential oil for a delicious salmon or chicken marinade.
Day 20 – Count Your Blessings. Maybe you can think of one thing you are grateful for. Maybe 10; maybe 100…anytime is a good time to be thankful!
Day 21 – Try smaller portions. Have you thought of sharing a meal with your partner versus ordering two, full, over-the-top meals? You’ll save money and calories! And you’ll feel better for doing it!
Day 22 – Pop in a Peppermint Beadlet before going on a run to open airways and promote clear breathing.*
Day 23 – Connect with Nature. Your attention span may improve if you spend a little time in nature. Plus, you’ll reduce your stress and anxiety.
Day 24 – Reward Yourself when you accomplish a goal, whether it’s a shopping trip or making time to relax.
Day 25 – Don’t Diet! Learn how to eat healthy, one meal at a time. None of us can be perfect in this area. Go for the 80/20 rule…80% of the time eat really well; 20% allow yourself some favorite treats.
Day 26 – Eat a Healthy and Nutritious Breakfast. It will wake up your metabolism and provide you with more energy for the day. True story!
Day 27 – Keep Learning! Choose a personal development path either through reading or developing a new skill. Your brain and body will be happy that you care enough to grow and use your full potential.
Day 28 – At your next party, offer Grapefruit or Lemon water as an alternative to soda or alcohol! Or…add it to your own water and sip throughout the day to help keep your metabolism humming.
Day 29 – Listen to Your Body. Whatever you do, your body will speak to you…giving you information you can use to determine each next step. You will avoid injuries by listening and honoring the communication.
Day 30 – Soothe Your Muscles. Use Deep Blue Rub before and after workouts or to help ease tired muscles and joints.
Day 31 – Serve Others. Helping others allows us to take attention off ourselves.
Day 32 – Find Ways to Replace Refined Sugars. Eat raw desserts, drink smoothies and go for the darkest chocolate you can find. Try to wean yourself off the white stuff!
Day 33 – Build Gradually. Start exercising at a reasonable pace and increase as soon as you stop feeling challenged.
Day 34 – Apply Serenity Restful Essential Oil Blend to the back of your neck or temples for a sense of escape. Or, utilize its calming and renewing aroma at bedtime.
Day 35 – Go Somewhere New. Travel to a place you have not been and create new memories.
Day 36 – Read Labels. Pay attention to what you are putting into your body. Over 5 ingredients is probably too many. Stick with fresh whole foods and foods without preservatives.
Day 37 – Live Beneath Your Means. Learn to be content with less. You’ll be much happier if you aren’t dealing wiht debt and have a safety fund for emergencies or even something fun.
Day 38 – Start Taking doTERRA On Guard SoftGels a week before flying or going on a trip for immune-
supporting benefits.
Day 39 – Use Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend to help support healthy metabolic function.
Day 40 – Take a Child’s Pose. Every now and then, we should take a break. This is a reflective pose and will allow you to draw inward for a few moments. Enjoy and take a deep exhale!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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