As I went to bed last night I was thinking of all the different ways I could start practicing self care over the next 30 days. I was excited at the thought but also trying to quiet the voice that was telling me this was a selfish and silly idea.

As I woke up this morning I immediately knew what my first act of self care would be. I was going to clear my kitchen counters. How does this relate to self care? Many ways. Our surroundings can bring peace or negative feels. I want peace. My kitchen is where my day usually starts. How better to practice self care than by beautifying the place mt day starts. I love my kitchen. I spend quite a bit of time in. The place I prepare meals to care for the people I love in. It’s also a room that can take quite the beating from my family.

As I made my cup of coffee I decided that’s where I was going start. I grabbed a basket and everything that didn’t need too be there and put it in there. I didn’t want to waste time finding homes for everything, I could do that after. I worked my way around the kitchen putting things in my basket. As I did the windowsill I decided to light my favorite candles. I left only the things that have earned a permient place oon the countertop.

I felt so accomplished. My countertops are my hot spots. The place I put things instead of just dealing with them. This wasn’t how I originally planned one startimg my 30 days but I was so glad I did.

After I was done I wanted to figure out my next act of self care. I decided my 30 days could be one thing a day or many, however it worked out each day as long as it made my heart happy.

The day went on and was routine as usual. While I made lunch I looked around and was so pleased auth my results from earlier. After lunch I decided my hard work deserved a treat. My husband watched the kids so I could run to the store. I picked up my new favorite treat.

I have been doing a dietbet since January and I’m amazed at how differently I see food now. I sat with my kids and we enjoyed our treats (I picked them up a little something too).

Dinner time came and I decided too listen to a documentary while I cooked. It waa a great way to enjoy something on Netflix while stirring my sauce.

After dinner I was a little worried that I hadn’t done any physical self care. My husband must have read my mind because he motioned that he had the kids and told me to go enjoy a shower. I took my time enjoying the hot water. After I was done I took a few extra minutes to use some good lotion. I even used my blow dryer instead of throwing my hair up in a wet bun. For some reason I always felt like it would take too long and/or would make my hair puffy and frizzy. Neither ended up being correct. It was mostly dry in a few minutes and I didn’t have frizzy hair . Definitely a game changer.

I decided to write this before going tu bed. This is also an act of self care. I love to write. It was also a great way to reflect on my day and to feel grateful. I think all too often it’s easy to get caught up in so much at once it’s easy to overlook all the simple things that can bring so much joy.

I’m going to bed just as excited for the next 29 days and beyond. I’m not sure exactly what I’ll do tomorrow, but instead of making a plan and stressing about it as I usually do, I’ll just see what I feel like doing in the morning.