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How to Self-Care Your Way Back to Normal

In this post, you’ll identify how you’re feeling and then compliment or address that feeling with the appropriate self-care ritual.

As someone who is very introspective and has had a lot of healing to work through (relationship woes, inner child work, low self-esteem, etc) it dawned on me that maybe you are aware of some healing you’d like to do but don’t know how, or even where to start.

Let’s first start by identifying how you are feeling. Please refer to the Feelings Wheel below, developed by Dr. Gloria Willcox. The 6 feelings in the center are core and over-arching to the feelings and emotions that stem from them.

You’ll notice as we move through the ways to practice your self-care ritual, we are almost always trying to get from one side of the wheel to its opposite.

Feeling Anxious or Stressed?

1. Get up and dance, whether it’s a 5-minute dance break from work or it’s scheduling time to go to a dance class 
2. Go on a walk around the block with a 10-20 minute meditation.

Feeling Creative? 

1. Unleash your artist! Paint, watercolor, sketch, throw a pot, really anything that creates a piece of art using your hands
2. Try baking a yummy recipe or cooking. Baking is more of a science but the outcome can be very awarding, whereas cooking is typically more forgiving and I personally find it therapeutic. Both give you the option to be a food artist at the end! 

Feeling Bored or like you need to Express yourself?

1. This is a great time to care for something, like a plant or even getting a kitten! These both require a commitment but you’ll get the opportunity to express your nurturing side of you that you may not use often.
2. Start a business or a side hustle! A business is something that also requires a commitment and invites you to nurture it. It’s a great way to express the gifts you have to the world.

Feeling Tired or Overworked?

1. Get pampered. Hit up the spa, get your nails done, or treat yourself to a blowout.
2. Relax. Take an Epsom salt bath or listen to meditation music, surround yourself with crystals, and lie down for a brief moment.

Feeling Disconnected or Lonely? Hurt or Discouraged?

1. Journal out everything you are thinking and feeling off about and then close it out by writing everything that you are proud of. Bonus points for also writing out some positive “I AM” affirmations.
2. Pray. Express how you’re feeling in the moment and then express gratitude for the feelings becoming rectified.

Feeling Angry or Frustrated?

1. Pull out the hoodie sweatshirt, or a dad hat, and hit the gym for a weight-lifting workout or a treadmill run. Don’t forget noise-canceling headphones if you really want to tune everything out.
2. Silence your phone and then have a good cry, or scream, just make sure you are alone in a safe place. Once the original feeling passes, you may have a second feeling come through, so read above to which one suits you at the moment.

Just remember that your feelings are valid and need recognition and you need to express them in a healthy way. It’s paramount to your health and your future best self.

If you are a bride struggling with juggling the ups and downs of wedding planning, I invite you to join us inside the DIY Bride community as we all learn how to incorporate real self-care routines so you can cultivate the self-confidence it takes to be a blissful bride.

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