In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the demands of work, family, and responsibilities, often neglecting our own needs in the process. But here's the truth: you deserve to replenish.
Self-care isn't a luxury reserved for special occasions; it's a fundamental practice that nourishes your body, mind, and spirit, allowing you to show up as your best self in every aspect of your life. It's about recognizing your worth and prioritizing your well-being, even when it feels like there's no time or energy left to spare.
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve To Replenish
Je Mérite De Me Ressourcer
Remember, dear {first name}, you deserve to replenish. You are worthy of love, care, and attention, and your well-being matters. By embracing the power of self-care and making it a priority in your life, you can cultivate a sense of peace, fulfillment, and vitality that radiates outward and positively impacts all areas of your life.
This week, we explore refilling your cup.
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This past weekend, I took a walk along the Bronx River inspired by this gorgeous meditation.
Enjoy
Guided Meditation To Catch Your Breath, Replenish Energy & Reset Focus
from Positive Magazine Meditation
This is a positive meditation for positive energy
I hope you enjoy this 10 minute guided meditation to catch your breath, replenish energy and reset focus
Next, an amazing blog written during the 2020 quarantine with some incredibly helpful tips
from Kanbi Therapy Solutions
Many of our daily occurrences withdraw substantial amounts of energy from our mental health! I hope that this list turns on a few light bulbs! Please take some time out to use these suggestions and replenish yourself. You can choose to use one technique or use them all! Putting time into managing your mental wellness really benefits your life!
Next, a wonderful podcast from Lisa Marie Lovett of Seasoned Dialogue
Replenish Yourself - Affirmations and Words for your Soul
A podcast hosted by Lisa-Marie speaks words of inspiration with the intention of fostering growth, healing, and self-development
Next, our book selection from Bianca Gibson
Pause on Purpose: Allow Yourself to Release, Replenish, Recharge and Reset
In this book, you will find Dr. Seuss humorous yet, intentional motivating quotes/poems that would help readers to identify immense, unwavering, and affirmative commitment to allowing oneself to release, replenish, recharge, and reset focus so that you can complete tasks in a healthy way through my acclaimed book of purpose. During our daily lives, we get caught up in getting things done. Do we truly take the time to ask ourselves if we're just "getting things done" because we must or are we doing things with intent, hence productivity?
Next, a bonus book from a Je Mérite fave, which centers laying down your burdens, and refilling your cup as a part of your healing journey… Enjoy!
by Joy Harden Bradford
Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community
Sisterhood is that sacred space where all the masks that are worn for the world fall off. It's the place where you lay down your load,refillyour cup, and laugh until your belly aches. Our sister circles literally prolong our lives. However, building and keeping healthy friendships take work. How must these friendships evolve as we age? What practices can we put in place? Can they be the key to unlocking a more fulfilled existence? The answer is yes.
Lastly a lovely film, that you may, or may not, have not seen about a woman who, after years of giving to others, decides to give to herself in the most wonderful of way!
This one is an oldie and an indie and I promise you it's worth the 5 bucks to rent it
starring Karen Allen, Yannick Bisson, and S Epatha Merkerson
Hoping to reclaim who she was before marriage and children, an empty nester (Karen Allen) retreats to Cape Cod where she embarks upon a quest to set herself free.
I love these indie films, hope you enjoy this one!
as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
“rest and self-care are so important. when you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. you cannot serve from an empty vessel.”
Eleanor Brown
you'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
tamara charese
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