52 Ways to Take Care of Yourself in 2019
2019. Like most people, I sat there thinking about what sort of resolutions or goals that I wanted to set for the new year. There were the usual ones like ‘gain confidence in my body’, or ‘learn to do a backhand spring’, but the more and more I thought about it, the more the idea of a mission statement snuck in. Maybe it’s the years of business school seeping in, but I wanted a to create a mission statement, or mantra, or philosophy to repeat back to myself no matter what the situation may be…and this is what I came up with.
I want to lead a happy and balanced life full of growth while empowering those around me to do the same. This was inspired by the book I am currently reading, “The Courage to be Disliked” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, and I have so many thoughts and feelings on this that I am going to have to do an entirely separate post about it, but know, happiness is my goal.
Happiness. Balance. Growth. Empowerment.
With the new year, it’s so easy to let our resolutions fall by the wayside a few weeks in. So I created this list to help me stay focused each and every week. This is my 52 ways to take care of myself in 2019. Some things are purely for me, some things are for other people. The list was created to help me obtain and sustain my 2019 mission. So here we are…the list!
1. Treat yourself to something on your wish list. That little thing you wanted for Christmas but didn’t get
2. Give yourself a mini facial
3. Start a journal
4. Try a meditation app
5. Take a bubble bath
6. Pick up a new book
7. Get a new candle/perfume/diffuser
8. Rearrange your workspace
9. Take a new fitness class
10. Clean out your closet, donate what you don’t need
11. Create a bouquet at a local flower shop
12. Plan a weekend getaway
13. Make a list of all the things you’ve accomplished
14. Get a pedicure
15. Get a new face mask
16. Put your phone on airplane mode and take a hike
17. Get a new workout outfit
18. Try a new makeup look
19. Rearrange your bedroom/redecorate
20. Take a long drive with your windows down
21. Get a new water bottle
22. Go someplace new for lunch
23. Call an old friend
24. Go to the movies
25. Try making a new dinner
26. Watch your favorite movie
27. Get new sheets
28. Use your fancy dishes
29. Plan a slumber party
30. Make a fancy hot chocolate
31. Pick up some stationary
32. Take a guilt free nap
33. Listen to your favorite band from high school
34. Visit your friend’s pets or the animal shelter
35. Listen to a new podcast
36. Visit a museum
37. Try a new hair style
38. Get a new lipstick
39. Go to a coffee shop to sit and read
40. Have whatever dessert you want
41. Play a new game
42. Watch the sunrise/sunset
43. Take a friend to dinner/coffee
44. Change all of your backgrounds
45. Do a DIY project
46. Pick up 5 things at the grocery store to donate
47. Purchase something from a small/local shop
48. Leave a note for a friend
49. Try a new beverage
50. Watch an inspirational documentary
51. Look around and write down 5 things that make you smile
52. Reflect on all you’ve done for yourself this year
