"Love yourself, so others love you. Believe in yourself, so others believe in you. Respect yourself, so others respect you. In short, the way you treat yourself sets standards for others."
(Author Unknown)
Hello, my lovely friends!
Valentine’s Day often orbits the needs and expectations of others, yet the most enduring relationship you will ever cultivate is the one you have with yourself. This weekend, shift the focus inward and reclaim the holiday as an opportunity for intentional self-restoration. True self-care isn't about fleeting indulgence; it is a vital practice of checking in with your mental and physical well-being to ensure you aren't pouring from an empty cup.
Indulging in your own happiness shouldn't carry a "guilt hangover" the next morning. Meaningful self-treats can be as simple as a long-overdue digital detox, investing in a hobby that sparks genuine curiosity, or curating a space of absolute quiet. By prioritizing your own joy, you build the emotional resilience necessary to show up more fully for the world around you.
Here's a few ideas to treat yourself without the guilt in the morning. You have an idea post it in the comments.
1. Give yourself a manicure: pull out your favorite red or pink nail polish and paint those nails.
2. Bubble bath: I love taking a bubble bath with candles, soothing music and time to relax.
3. Drink a glass of wine: Give yourself a treat with a glass of red or white wine, you deserve it.
4. Watch your favorite movie: Put aside a couple of hours and watch your favorite movie.
5. Find a healthy dessert to make.
Joke 1
A husband and wife came for counseling after 15 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, the wife went into a passionate, painful tirade listing every problem they had ever had in the 15 years they had been married.
She went on and on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an entire laundry list of un-met needs she had endured over the course of their marriage.
Finally, after allowing this to go on for a sufficient length of time, the therapist got up, walked around the desk and, after asking the wife to stand, embraced and kissed her passionately.
The woman shut up and quietly sat down as though in a daze.
The therapist turned to the husband and said, "This is what your wife needs at least three times a week Can you do this?"
The husband thought for a moment and replied,.. "Well, I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Friday's, I fish!
Joke 2
A husband, proving to his wife that women
talk more than men, showed her a study
which indicated that men use, on the
average, only 15,000 words a day, whereas
women use 30,000 words a day.
She thought about this for a while and then
told her husband that women use twice as
many words as men because they have to
repeat everything they say.
Looking stunned, he said, "What?"
So glad you could make it. Whether you’re starting your day or winding it down, I hope it’s a great one. Until we cross paths again—take care!
