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What I Learned Doing The 2013 Self-Care Challenge

Each time I do the self-care challenge (this is my third year) I learn something new about myself. This year was actually harder than previous years. Maybe it's just that I'm at the end of the school journey or I'm just extra tired from the holiday season but I was drained, energy-wise and it was harder for me to keep up with the challenges. But I forced myself to do each challenge because it … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge: Day 10 – Write 100 Things You’re Grateful For

Just joining us for the 2013 “Back To Me” self-care challenge? Catch up on all the exercises here. I included this in last year's challenge and for me, this was one of the best things I had taken the time to do all year. I made it a point to come back to it and add to my list periodically. If you're struggling with where you are in life, today's challenge is for you. Day #10 challenge – Write … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge – Day 9: Go To Bed Early Three Days In A Row

It's amazing that out of all the amazing moms I know, the majority of us are running on fumes. Between running errands, work, raising kids, doing stuff around the house, schoolwork and all the other duties that seem to fall under our domain, it is any wonder why most of us are yawning around 8 p.m.? But then all too many of us are up at night when we should be asleep, either tackling projects that … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge: Day 8 – Find Your Signature Scent

Just joining us for the 2013 “Back To Me” self-care challenge? Catch up on all the exercises here. I love scents with a hint of vanilla. Makes me feel like I'm knee-deep in cupcakes all day. Currently, I wear the Shea Cashmere line from Bath & Body Works. I've been experimenting with scents since I was in middle school, when I got my first body sprays that were way too sugary and chemical … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge: Day 7 – “Treat Yo’ Self”

Just joining us for the 2013 “Back To Me” self-care challenge? Catch up on all the exercises here. I included this in last year's challenge but you know what? I think every mother should have at least ONE day a year (not Mother's Day) where they can do whatever the hell they want to do. We pour ourselves in everyone else and I don't think it's asking too much for people to leave you to your … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge – Day 6: Name Four People To Your Board Of Directors

Just joining us for the 2013 "Back To Me" self-care challenge? Catch up on all the exercises here. If there's one thing that makes me feel better about myself, it's taking the time to hang out with friends. So often, we get busy with family obligations, with work, with school, that we tend to put our relationships with friends on the back burner. I know I have been guilty … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge: Day 5 – Get Creative!

I've always said that I'm not a "crafty" person. I look at stuff on Pinterest and think, "Man, how cool is that?" But I can never seem to do any of those amazing projects myself. I don't know if I'm too much of a perfectionist (yeah, that's it) but it definitely gets in the way of my creative juices flowing. But I notice when I immerse myself in a creative project, I feel happier. Whether it's … [Continue reading...]

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“Back To Me” Self-Care Challenge: Day #4 – Get A Hobby

Day #4– Get a hobby The trick with this hobby is that it is supposed to be something fun for you. Not something that benefits the kids or makes you money, necessarily, but something that is for you and helps you unwind and deal with the stress that inevitably builds in our lives. As I’ve said before, I have no hobbies. Unless you count writing, but even that is something I do in the course … [Continue reading...]

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