On this Friday, I woke up feeling like a Spring Chicken. By that I mean, if you read my previous post, I’m feeling more motivated than I have been for the past couple of weeks. I woke up at 5:00 a.m. (unintentionally — my melatonin must’ve worn off by then), took a shower and watched Sex and the City reruns on E! I made myself a nutritious breakfast consisting of two eggs over easy, a small whole wheat waffle, and berries. You have to make sure your plate is colorful! That’s why, for lunch, I ordered sweet potatoes in my spinach and romaine salad. You gotta have antioxidants in your diet!

I’m sure many of us are ballin’ on a budget, so without further ado, here are some ways you can indulge in self-care without breaking your bank account:

1. Take a shower!
2. Put on makeup!
3. Paint your own nails!
4. Write down everything that you are grateful for!
5. DRINK WATER!!!!
6. Eat healthy!
7. Meditate!
8. Take your medications! (if applicable)
9. Take vitamins!
10. Sit down and have a cup of coffee or tea!
11. Take a nap if you feel tired!
12. Exercise!
13. Free-write!
14. Read!
15. Watch a comfort movie!

Okay, maybe you can treat yourself to online shopping, but just be frugal about it!

Happy self-care day, whenever that may be for you. Try to have one at least once a week, or make time every night after you get home from work. You can’t just not take care of yourself, am I right!?

xoxo,

April