This year, is all about self-care. I read an amazing book this spring – The Fringe Hours by my good friend Jessica – and I felt so convicted. I’d been neglecting myself in so many ways, from not getting enough sleep to not taking time to do the things I enjoy. I was working, mothering and sleeping – and that was pretty much it. No wonder I was so burned out!
It was such an eye opening moment for me. It truly changed my life! Now I’ve started carving time out of my week to care for myself – getting to the gym, taking a class or just getting the sleep I need. And I’m a better woman for it!
So this year, I’m doing a few small things to take better care of myself:
Hydrate: I will drink something besides coffee, even during a cold Philly winter (It’s seriously 5 degrees this week. Yesterday morning, I drank four cups of coffee, just because I was so cold!)! I’m working on replacing coffee with some herbal tea and lemon water. We tend to forget about staying hydrated in this cold, winter weather – but the dryness in the air can really take its toll!
Minimize heat styling – We all know that heat styling is so drying to your hair – nothing like walking into Wegman’s, taking off your hat and having your hair blow up into a static ball, right? But I’m also trying to simplify my routines and streamline as much as possible. That includes using products that help me get the looks I want! For me, that’s Pantene Intense Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner. Amazing! They instantly smooth my hair and tame frizz – perfect for dry, winter hair. I let my hair air dry until it’s just a little damp and do a quick 2-minute blow-dry – and I’m good to go! No long blowout or flat iron needed.
Hit the gym – I stepped up my workout routine this fall and started meeting with a trainer and really kicking things up. But… now it’s cold. It is SO HARD to go to the gym when it’s 10 degrees below zero outside! I’m determined not to wimp out and fall out of the great routine I’ve started. I even started keeping a gym bag in my car so I can drop in to the gym whenever I find time. It’s stocked with workout clothes, sneakers, a water bottle, earbuds, a small makeup bag and . Now, even if I have to be somewhere after my workout, there’s no excuse! Secret Outlast keeps me feeling so fresh that I can’t use the “I don’t have time to shower” excuse. I have everything I need to freshen up!
Wear makeup – Yes. I need to actually resolve to do this. Here’s the thing: my skin looks pretty much the best it’s ever looked in my life, thanks to some amazing skincare products I’ve started using. I work from home, hit the gym a few times a week… I just don’t bother with makeup half the time. It sounds silly, but I love makeup and I want to get back in the habit! It’s something I can take two minutes for every day. I love the CoverGirl trunaked line of shadows and pencils – they’re an easy way to enhance your look! They’re designed to be blended together – you can go from neutral to smoky and shimmer to matte in just one shadow palette!
Remember sunglasses – I am always forgetting sunglasses! With the bright sun bouncing off the winter snow, they’re just as important in the winter as they are in the summer. I just bought two new pairs and put one in my purse and one in my car… so ideally, I will always have them and not be squinting all winter.
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I am prioritizing me by taking hot bubble bath every evening
I’m prioritizing me this year by focusing on my health!
I’m prioritizing me this year by making sure to exercise every week. I was given a gym membership to help me learn stretching and lifting weights and I want to get in shape and take time for me!
I’m Prioritizing Me This Year By Taking The Time To Do More Of What I Love Like Reading, Writing, Walks.
I am currently shopping for a treadmill because I want to exercise/walk but I would prefer exercise at home. I also want to start a girls night.
I try and take time each day to sit down and read either a book or my bible. It always relaxes me 🙂
I am striving to exercise & eat healthy each day.
I’m prioritizing me by finally taking the trips that I want to take and knocking things off of my bucket list!
I’m trying to get out without kids more this year.
I haven’t been prioritizing me but I am starting tonight. I am going out to eat with a friend and the other things can wait till I am finished.
I am trying to take better care of myself this year instead of watching out for everyone else. I had my hair done today and it made me feel lots better about myself.
I have committed to tracking my steps and making sure I hit my goals each day.
I make the time to work out 6 days a week and plan healthy meals.
I am trying to make I am eating healthy and drinking lots of water.
I’m prioritizing ME this year with more me time.
I am making an effort to be more postive and focus more on what I want in life.
I’m FINALLY stopping my nail biting so I don’t have to be embarrassed to show off my hands.
I am prioritizing me this year by spending more time in exercising.
I’m prioritizing myself this year by exercising more and learning Spanish!
I’m taking time to do my hobbies.
Prioritizing me = getting out of the house more and working part-time for Chick-fil-A doing design and event planning (things I love)!
I am prioritizing me by working out in the morning to start my day refreshed and energized.
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I am getting in shape and rewarding myself with new clothes and beauty products instead of junk food.
I set time aside for me. I enjoy taking bubble baths and getting on the computer. I am thankful that my husband allows me to have time for myself.
I’m working on being less critical… I need to stop being my own bully for once!
I start back reading books again and that is something that I love to do
I’m making time for myself to work out three times per week! Exercise is so important to overall health!
I’m focussing on my health (especially by exercising more) and on my career this year – I want to be the best version of me I can be.
By making myself more of a priority this year
I am prioritizing me by walking every day
By eating better and doing my nails more because it makes me feel nice.
I am going to take a little time to take care of me, be it a day at the spa or a night at the theatre. I am going to live.
I’m pampering me this year by spending 30 minutes a day doing something active.
We’ve agreed that in order to really take care of myself, I need to be able to exercise on my own (health + mental break!) and not just when I’m dead tired after the little one has gone to bed! My husband has really stepped up to take the little one so I can get my solo workouts in.
I take lots of walks
Haha I’m having a tough time doing so while raising two little boys, but I try to do face masks weekly!
I make sure to take time to relax and I will schedule plenty of short little vacations throughout the year.
I am blocking off an hour each day on my calendar for Me Time. I am not taking phone calls, not looking at my emails, and I am not doing work during that one hour each day.
Putting bills first.
i AM SQUEEZING IN ME BY CLEARING OUT AND EXTRA HOUR EVERYDAY SO THAT I CAN EXERCISE .
I am prioritizing me by making it a major goal to get my work outs in every week! I definitely slack and let other things get in the way, but I can’t do that!
I am trying to learn that it’s Ok to say “no” – to not over-extend myself. Thanks for the chance!
I’m making time to exercise!
im taking better care of myself, mentally and physically! 🙂 hoping to have a great year!
by working out more
I’m prioritizing myself by taking long walks
I am focusing on taking daily walks.
I am prioritizing me by making time for myself just to relax. 🙂
I am making a serious effort in running again.
I take lots of walks
I am being more organized to achieve more
I went to the doctor to get an well visit. I haven’t done this in years. Getting baselines to compare down the road to insure I am watching for changes. I am also walking daily.
I am prioritizing me by taking much needed time to myself and by scheduling mini getaways.
I’m prioritizing myself this year by focusing on ME fully! I’m moving soon, starting a new job, even going on a road trip this summer. I am fully focusing on myself and my life this year just mentally relaxing by working out, eating right, etc. I’m just very excited for all the new things in my life
I’ve been going to the gym more and eating healthier. I feel so much better!
I will not let 2016 slip by without taking more days off for myself. At least twice a month I will purposely take time for me: no errands to run, no doctor’s appointments, just time to unwind and relax.
I’m going out for more walks.
I put my self first by watching what I eat.. right now I am concerned about GMO’s in my food. And not eating too much Sugar. Taking care of what goes into my body.
Ive been hitting up my bathtub more often with a glass of wine, a fabulous book and a deliciously scented bubble bath. GREAT for de-stressing and resetting.
i set an appt with myself everyday at 5 to hit the gym. once it’s on the calendar, it can’t be changed!!
I have finally opened my own business, a boxing gym, and am my number one customer
I am focusing on health by working out 4 days a week and drinking hot water with lemon throughout the day.
I am taking at 30 minutes a day to just do what I want whether nap read or just take a walk
I make time for myself by being part of a book club. I also go away a few times a year with girlfriends.
I’ve started to run/walk first thing after breakfast – in just a couple of weeks I’m up to 4 miles every day – it makes me feel great afterwards and it’s my thinking time, listen to great music time, watch a beautiful sunrise time, and say hello to the neighborhood cats time. 🙂
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My focus is to eat healthier foods so I feel better
eating healthier
By getting healthy for me
I’m doing yoga every evening before bed!
I am going to start taking care and spending time on myself. I never seem to have time to do my hair or makeup anymore.
I limit my exposure to people who are negative and suck the oxygen out of the room.
Im taking the time to learn new things. its easy to set oneself on the back burner!
I am learning a new language this year.
taking more time to relax after a busy day
I am going to prioritize me by reading more I used to read all the time loved to curl up with a good book With kids that has gone by the wayside I miss it so I am going to give myself 1 hour each night to read -no kids no hubby no dogs just me reading now how relaxing is that
I’m prioritizing me by getting a new job.
by making time for myself to do something i enjoy each day
i love to get my nails done
I am pampering myself by putting myself first and taking time to exercise everyday.
By making more time for myself to ready, take weekly bubble baths and go for mani/pedi monthly
I am taking more walks and meditating often
Doing something every night when my daughter goes to bed, be it reading some of a book or watching a show I haven’t had time to normally watch.
I’m taking more time for hikes.
I’m prioritizing myself by having a happier outlook on life. 🙂
I am prioritizing me this year by going to the gym!
I am taking more time for myself and my walks. Than kyou!
I’m taking time out for myself this year by going to the gym to work out.
I take time for myself each day to manage stress…whether that’s an hour at the gym or late night TV time with a glass of wine. Just trying to balance it all out!
I am getting more sleep.
I am giving myself some ME time every day.
I am giving myself some ME time every day.
I’m taking care of my spiritual needs – actually setting aside time.
I am taking more time to relax and de-stress each day with an evening walk.
I trying to make myself a priority! I have been eating better and taking time for myself
I’m working on staying hydrated and making time for yoga each day.
I try and take 15 mins to myself and take a walk or ride a bike or just exercise with a close friend near by and talk and teach each other to eat healthy it feels good.
I am sleeping earlier and trying to drink more water to keep my skin hydrated. Also looking into signing up for a yoga class.
Having my husband cook 3 days out of the week so I can get on the treadmill.
I’m prioritizing me by not worrying so much about everything.
I am trying to focus on my health. I have several chronic illnesses and have been feeling worse and worse over the past few years. This year I want to focus on natural ways to get healthier.
By being healthier and happier.
I make it a priority to take a walk or get on the treadmill every day no matter what.
I am taking me time everyday to meditate
I am prioritizing myself this year by taking charge of my health.
I go on a nature walk every day.
I am prioritizing myself this year by scheduling exercise in a minimum of 5 days a week, & eating at home more so I eat healthier!
I’m making sure to get an hour to myself everyday.
I try and take time each day to sit down and read a book
I’m prioritizing me this year by practicing yoga.
I am trying to eat healthier.
I am spending less time working by multi tasking, so I have more time for me, to do the things I want to do!
I’m prioritizing me this year by doing yoga twice a week,
walking for two days and eating healthier choices.
i am giving myself time to do the things i enjoy. i am working out and eating healthy to prioritize myself and it feels great.
I’m doing my best to stay healthy this year
This year, I’m putting my workout as a priority in the morning before work.
Spending time with family, focusing on what is most important to me, and making more healthy choices.
I am making time to meditate daily
I am prioritizing ME this year by working out and getting fitter.
I am making sure I care for myself by going to the gym a few times a week and eating healthier!
I am prioritizing by making sure I have adequate “me” time!
I am prioritizing me this year by working on my health! Learning to cook healthier for my family and buy healthier products!
I am taking Zumba classes and working out with a trainer 2x a week!
I am prioritizing by getting up a little earlier each morning to have some me time
I’ve been setting aside quiet time every night! I either take a nice hot bath, or read a good book!
I am making more time for myself to do what I want.
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I’m making more time to read.
I am taking more time to read this year.
I am having two days a week of “me” time! No kids, no husband no work!
I am making sure to stay active and am walking much more!
I’m assigning dinner duty to my husband a couple nights per week so I can take a yoga class or get in a DVD workout. Or just to go wander around Target with a Starbucks drink.
i am taking the time to take walks with my headphones in my ears having some “me” time !
I am not prioritizing me.
I am taking the time to have a cup of coffee on my back deck.
I’m taking time to meditate each day!
I am prioritizing myself this year by saying no more often. I realized recently, that my time is mine, and I can choose how and where I want to spend it. Thanks!!
I am prioritizing me this year by taking a weekly yoga class!
I am finding more time to set aside for bettering my hobbies, including sharpening my culinary skills and improving my online business.
Going out for long runs 1 a wk
I’m setting aside a few dollars a week to get a big purchase for myself at Christmas, a treadmill maybe?! 🙂
I am making myself a priority this year by making it to the gym each day.
I make healthy eating and exercise a priority.
I won’t put off my personal goals. It’s very easy to put yourself last, especially when you have so many things on your plate. But it’s important that you take time for yourself to work toward your goals, do something fun, or just relax.
I got rid of all the negative things and people!
I am trying to get more sleep.