Welcome Back Friend- To This Summer Sunday, Where Self-care Takes On A Serene And Unhurried Rhythm. Let

🏠🌅welcome back friend- to this summer sunday, where self-care takes on a serene and unhurried rhythm. let the sun's gentle rays filter through curtains, let the world invite you to wake up naturally. embrace the unhurried pace that sunday offers.

sundays should unfold with complete autonomy, allowing you to engage in activities that nurture your well-being. maybe a stroll, big or small, where the world around you everyday- once bustling for you- provide a soothing backdrop.

meditation or gentle stretching on sun-drenched earth. ground yourself in the present and ease any lingering stress from the week. you made it to the end of the week, love- indulge.

-relax + recharge

•take breaks to sit and recharge. become comfortable doing nothing- sit and be content about it

-hobbies

•make it a priority to find + build on hobbies that align with you and your passions. give yourself room to explore and experiment, with no pressure to be the best at it.

•express your thoughts and feelings through creativity

-connect

•connect + cultivate !! spend time with those who support you, love you, and want the best for you. water your connections, allow them to grow

-digital detoxing

•spend time away from your phone, purposefully leave it in the other room. don’t let anyone’s judgement or perception guide how you behave today

-self compassion

•practice self-compassion and self-acceptance.

•be kind to yourself, especially during challenging times. (note that “ challenging “ is constantly changing and means completely different things for everyone

-gratitude/positivity

•increase gratitude by keeping a gratitude journal.

•focus on positive affirmations and thoughts. remember that you are allowed to feel negative emotions while still being grateful for your surroundings.

-nourish thyself !!!!

•STAY HYDRATED!!! don’t let your leaves + flowers shrivel! water your inner plant!

•fuel your body with nourishing foods.

-joy

•spend time with people who make you laugh.

•embrace moments of giddiness and spontaneity. remember you are not tied entirely to habit— you’re allowed to change your plans to suit your happiness!

-self rituals

•establish a self-care routine that suits your preferences + needs

•prioritize self-care as a regular practice in your life, like drinking water or brushing your teeth. your body and mind will thank u <3

self-care is unique to the individual and can vary from person to person. it’s so so so important to tailor your self-care practices to your own needs and preferences. it should be tailored to aid you- not overwhelm you <3

never ever ever ever think you can’t do something seriously write a book paint a painting sing a song and post it YOUR LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO NOT CREATE!!

“TRUST”

Michael Dumas

AFC Medal of Excellence 2014, Wildscape Editor's Choice 2014, First place winner of the Artavita International Competition 2012, People's Choice Best of Show, Bruno Capolongo Invitational, Hamilton Centre for the Arts 2012

when you’re in a relationship with two uterus havers and your girlfriend starts her period right when you start feeling strange sudden cramping

focused on myself rn

pssst— for friends who struggle with sleep anxiety, downloading the npr app is a lifesaver. genuinely. listening to hourly classical on my local station as i scroll through my phone is heavenly