#dateswithyourself

[novena-chanel]

Back in 2012 I launched my first company, where I advocated the need for regular and consistent Self-Care, Talk Therapy, Goals, and weekly #DatesWithYourself / #DatingYourself. I can still remember people laughing at the thought of dating yourself… until they started seeing the pictures and blog posts of the fun I got up to, from workshops, arts and crafts, and love letters to myself (you can check some out on my website in the Self Remembrance section).

Self-Care has become such a buzz word, with few knowing how to move the theoritical to actual actions and principles. So let’s practice what we post, and walk our talk, by doing the things that care for, nurture, rebalance, bring joy, promote peace, and nourish us.

Today I practiced being still and truly processing my thoughts by spending some time writing in my journal. Just me, a cup of my favourite herbs and warm water, phone on aeroplane mode with my favourite songs playing, surrounded by nature. My #EquilibriumTime and perfect #SelfCare.

Every now and then, get completely lost in your thoughts.

Write in a journal, draw a picture, doodle, mould, paint, create. Do something to bring thought into the material.

Go out into nature and recenter yourself, reenter yourself.

Self-Care is not Selfish or about detachment from others. It is an act of rebalancing, healing, and igniting yourself, so you can be better for yourself, and to those you give to.

One of the most beautiful things ever said to me when asking how I could help someone, was being told “Take care of yourself, for me” . So I say it to you too…

“Take care of yourself, for me” .

“Take care of yourself, for you”

“Take care of yourself, for them” .

With that said, I am wishing you a blessed and productive day ahead; one that truly exceeds all expectations.

From Novena-Chanel, The Equilibrium Coach® - The Mind, Body, Spirit, Life Practitioner™ - www.novena-chanel.com / www.theequilibriumcoach.com .

#selfcare #equilibriumtime #EquilibriumCups #EquilibriumCup #TheEquilibriumCoach #YogaTime #Yoga #healthyliving #novenachanel #success #successmindset #positivity #selflove #datingmyself #datingmyselftoday

[theganjageisha]

When in doubt, ask the cards. Spending this day by the water asking what's in store. #tarot #goddess #ocean #live #love #alwayshappierbythewaves #dateswithyourself #happy (at Twin Lakes State Beach)

[novena-chanel]

TODAY'S MANTRA: "TODAY I TREAT MYSELF THE WAY I WANT TO BE TREATED BY OTHERS. I LEAD BY EXAMPLE." Want someone to love you unconditionally, listen to you, respect you, honour you, cherish you, spoil you, value you, and treat you well? 

How often do you do and show these things to yourself? Do you trust your own instincts? If not, why should anyone else? Do you respect your need for rest, to be stress-free, or to simply take sometime to recharge (instead of helping everyone else, first)? No? Then why should anyone else? Do you treat yourself to dates, days out, movies, nice meals, and gifts? No, can't see the point in it, or can't find the time? Then why will anyone else? You have to lead by example - treat yourself the way you want to be treated. It always, always, starts with self. With that said, I am wishing you all a blessed and productive day ahead; one that truly exceeds all expectations. From Novena-Chanel, The Equilibrium Coach™® - www.novena-chanel.com

[novena-chanel]

Great morning and happy #SelfCareSunday 😊. I woke up feeling like a complete optimist today ☺️. I opened my eyes able to see, I woke able to breathe, hear, talk, walk, read, bend, stretch, laugh, giggle and smile. So truly, I am thankful #IAmThankful #TheBestThingsInLifeAreFree I stretched giving thanks for a new day, feeling joy that I am alive, and to the best of my knowledge, all of my close family and friends have also made it through the night. #IAmThankful #ManyHaveNotWokenThisMorningSoGiveThanksThatYouHave I stood up feeling at peace that I have a roof over my head, a door I can close to feel safe, running water, electricity, gas, food in the cupboard and refrigerator to nourish me, books to read that teach me, the internet to utilize, and technology to entertain me. #BeThankfulManyDoNotHaveTheseThings #IAmThankful I smiled as I walked into the kitchen thinking about all the things I will be doing today that nurture my #SelfCare, using the day for #DatesWithMyself. The date starts with feeding my date, aka me, a delicious breakfast, then picking the best clothes and my favourite perfume, followed by a walk through nature, and on to a Sunday market. I love Sunday Markets! The stalls, fabric shops, organic food, and old style cafés ☺️. Today I only engage and talk with those I want; only doing what I want to do. It is a day of complete freedom and Self-Care. #IAmThankful #DatesWithYourself #TheJoyOfDatingYourself #SelfRemembrance For tips on things you can do to begin enjoying #DatesWithYourself, follow the link to www.novena-chanel.com/self-rememberance Whatever you do on #SelfCareSunday, I hope it re-energizes you. Wishing you a blessed and productive Sunday; one that truly exceeds all expectations and nourishes your soul. From Novena-Chanel, The Equilibrium Coach™