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Life, Self Care

Things You Should Do Today

June 8, 2015 By Robyn 18 Comments

Snooze a few times. Waking up after the first alarm is offensive.

Move your body in some way in the morning. Whether that’s stretching or running or going to the gym- moving your body is a way to make you feel good.

Eat breakfast. Please, please, please eat some breakfast. Even if it’s just a piece of fruit, your body has been fasting all night and needs food so you can energy and not be crabby.

Put on something you feel good in. Some days that means a great pair of jeans or a form fitting skirt and other days that means a flowy maxi dress or your yoga pants. Whatever you wear, let it feel good.

Take a few minutes, or more than a few, to walk in the afternoon. We can so often get sucked into our day and 8 hours later our brains feel like mush and our bodies feels worn down. Get out in the fresh air, soak up some Vitamin D and clear your mind for a bit.

Engage in conversation with someone unexpected. Instead of getting stuck in the pattern of talking with and spending time with the same people, reach out to a co-worker or the guy in the Starbucks line and chat it up for a little- you never know where the conversation will lead.

Let things go. So you didn’t wake up early enough to get that workout in or you forgot your lunch on the kitchen counter [maybe you didn’t pack a lunch at all] or you spilled coffee on your white pants or that lady was totally rude to you in the parking lot. If it doesn’t matter in the big picture, forget about it. Life is way to short to worry about things that don’t matter. Really.

Get excited about today. So often we worry about the future, dwell on the past or let our minds live for tomorrow. But what about today? Whether its a day with an ordinary rhythm or one filled with new experiences, get excited about it! Living in today fosters a richer, fuller life.


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