Well, today ends week 2 of my self care challenge and guess what day it is. Yep, Valentine's Day! What are the odds??? LOL
I have enjoyed this process because I have realized that I need to do more in taking care of myself and this will become something on a regular basis.
So here's an update on what I did to take care of self in week 2.
Day 8: I did nothing but what I was supposed to and that was go to work. It use to be hard for me not to do anything. But now, it's part of my daily routine.
Day 9: My first Mammogram was done. Yes, I am only 36 years of age. The Dr. told me that it's okay for me to have one done between 35-40 periodically and then once I turn 40, to have one every year. I wend to Camellia Women Imaging. Best place in the world. I would recommend that location to any woman. When I walked in, I felt like I was in a spa. They treated me well and I wasn't in there very long. I'm going to stick with that location for my mammograms in the future.
Day 10: Well, I was suppose to go to a home-buyers workshop, but I didn't due to my son having to prepare for his probate ceremony. So technically, it turned into a mother and son Saturday. Something we haven't done in a very long time. It felt good. Went to the probate at 6 and I was so proud of my son. He is now a member of Phi Kappa Sigma High School Fraternity.
Day 11: I went to church with my son. He is a musician and the service was AWESOME SAUCE! The Interim Pastor preached on "Finding rest in a restless world?" Matthew 11:28-30. Perfect message for a person that is trying to rest more in her days of life. I felt so renewed after that sermon and it is still on my spirit today. So I guess you would call that a caring for the mind, body, and spirit day. Oh, later on in the day, I gave myself a mani and pedi treatment. It's a gel polish by Revlon, aqua color.
Day 12: I went to a rehearsal that I needed badly. You know sometimes, the body and soul gets weary (yes even after hearing that type of sermon the day before). The songs that we sung were so uplifting and reminded me that as long as I have Jesus, that's enough!
Day 13: Absolutely NOTHING! And it felt good. It was just what I wanted to do and I did!
Day 14: Valentine's Day. Well, not much because I have to see what my husband has in store for me when I get home from work. But I have told myself throughout the day that I love me. I think I am going to write a love letter to myself in my journal. Yep, that's what I'm going to do.
Stay tuned for week 3!
I love that you're doing 28 days of self care, that's something everyone should do for themselves!
@Shannon, I’m glad the lump wasn’t cancerous. I have learned in this process that taking care and loving myself is very important!
@Tracie...yes and I know and I’m sure that you are enjoying yourself.
Honestly- I am 26 and got checked and they found a lump- ended up to be non cancerous (thank god!) normal cyst caused they think by caffeine but it is SO important to get regularly checked! yay for self care and love- love this idea! https://thegoodthingscomin.wordpress.com/
I have taken naps most every day and that has done my body good. I've taken time to just sit in darkness and quiet too which has done so much for my mind. You know I am in the same challenge lol. Looks like we are rocking along nicely!