101 Acts of Self Love

Here are 101 ways to show yourself some love!!

·         Treat yourself to a bath today and caress your body with wonderful salts, gels, and oils  MYMSL

·         Take a 10 minute walk today for no reason other than to soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of nature.

·         Commit to only saying kind words to yourself today 

·         Do something for someone else just because…

·         Give yourself permission to read a book - take the entire day if you like. 

·         What is something you've always wanted to do?  Find a girlfriend to go do it with you, or go alone.

·         When was the last time you had a pedicure?  If you have one regularly go for the gusto and get the spa version this time.

·         Why not take yourself to dinner tonight?

·         Visit a sick ward in a pediatric hospital and bring Teddy Bears!

·         Sit down for 30 minutes and write down at least 10 things that you like about yourself. 

·         Give yourself a HUG today. 

·         Ever tried foot reflexology?  Check it out. 

·         Remember you get out of life what you put into it.  What are you putting into your life?  Want to make some changes - go ahead!

·         Get some finger paint and let your inner child shine through

·         Try and hour and a half massage instead of just an hour, or add the hot stones 

·         R U feeling blue?  Go spend 10 minutes in a tanning booth. 

·         Visit with a friend, family member or neighbor and find out something new about them. 

·         Give your pet a fifteen minute massage and notice how much love and affection you receive in return.

·         Mail Valentine's today and tell everyone in your life how much you love them - remember to send one to yourself!

·         Call your mother and ask what's new.

·         Take a mental health day off from work just because.

·         Visit an old folks home and play cards or chat with the Seniors.  Their life stories can be incredible.

·         Find a fine family run bakery and pick the sweetest treat.

·         Take a long walk on the beach.  None nearby?  Go there in your mind!

·         Visit a pet store and cuddle the kittens or play with the puppies.

·         Pick a place you've always wanted to visit and begin planning your trip. You'll get there eventually, you must go in your mind first.

·         Wrap yourself in an electric blanket and watch an inspirational movie.

·         Plan an entire day of beauty - Hair, nails, massage, and anything else you love that makes you feel pampered.

·         Send someone you love a handwritten note today.

·         Meet a friend for a drink.

·         Send yourself a dozen rozes at work.

·         Pick a name out of the phone book and send them $20.

·         Go test drive a new car.

·         Pass out 15 hugs today - each one prolongs your life.

·         Sit in the park and listen to the birds sing. 

·         Find a new recipe and enjoy the evening creating a sumptuous meal. 

·         Light a candle at work and enjoy the lovely aroma. 

·         Imagine all your bills are paid and you have an extra $10,000 to spend freely - What would you do with it? 

·         Plant a rose bush and have roses all the time. 

·         Just say NO to something you don't want to do!

·         Go ahead and indulge in that Red Velvet cupcake without any guilt.

·         Ask for a Hug from someone you love. 

·         Give yourself permission to take the time to do something mundane such as tweeze your eyebrows.

·         Open the window and enjoy a 10 minute Day Dream. 

·         The best thing you can do for yourself today might be to just lick your wounds. 

·         Schedule one of your annual health check ups (ie. Mammogram, pap, etc.)

·         Invest 12 minutes jotting down 12 things you love about your body.

·         Ask yourself - "Am I living my life based on my values?" If not, pick one to start living by today.

·         Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language?  Enroll in a class or buy some CD's and begin. 

·         Where would you like to travel next?  Go online and print the most gorgeous picture of the place and put it on your mirror. 

·         Ever tried an infrared sauna?  See if there's one in your area and check it out. 

·         Listen to your instincts today and do whatever they tell you to. 

·         Sample a new flavor of tea.

·         If there's a brand of something you've always purchased that is generic, buy the name brand version today. 

·         Try a new yoga pose, or studio. 

·         Help someone else today and notice how good it makes you feel. 

·         Send your best friend or your mate flowers. 

·         Say "I LOVE YOU" to yourself! 

·         Take a Five minute Walk to Honor your Heart today. 

·         Spend the weekend reading an entire novel.

·         Find a new coffee shop and spend an hour relishing your surroundings.

·         Call a friend who makes you feel good about yourself. 

·         Bake a cake just for you for no reason, and let the flour fly!

·         Have a girlfriend over for a good old fashioned sleep over.

·         Buy a new set of comfy or luxurious jammies.

·         Spend a day being technology FREE! 

·         Sleep in today. 

·         Go dance in the rain.

·         Watch a favorite comedy from childhood.

·         Donate clothes you don't wear any more. 

·         Drink eight glasses of water today. 

·         Go apple or berry picking. 

·         Make funny faces in the mirror and laugh yourself silly.

·         Start flossing today if you don't already. 

·         Indulge in the most luxurious lotion you can find at your favorite body shop.

·         Eat all meals today without any distractions. 

·         Go to bed early if you feel like it. 

·         Take a personal day off from work and do whatever you want. 

·         Bite off the heads of the animals in a box of animal crackers. 

·         Pay a bill that's been lingering. 

·         Jump on a trampoline. 

·         Order take out from your favorite restaurant or better yet have it delivered!

·         Spend an afternoon scrapbooking, looking at old photos, or some other fun, creative task you enjoy.

·         Try a new nail polish. Afraid to be too daring?  Put it on your toes!

·         Wait to make a decision you aren't certain about. 

·         Press the snooze button as many times as you want today. 

·         Accept yourself today.

·         Strut through the day like Beyonce on the Superbowl stage. Own your power girlfriend!

·         Practice 30 seconds of insane courage.  Let your lion roar. 

·         Clean out a closet or drawer that's been bugging you. 

·         Listen to a powerful song and dance in your living room. 

·         Close your eyes and focus on your breath for 10 cycles of in and exhaling. 

·         Say what you mean, and mean what you say.

·         Sleep until you wake up naturally. 

·         Forgive yourself

·         Try a Zumba class.

·         Love yourself anyway. 

·         Be honest with everyone today, mostly yourself. 

·         Do what feels good.