Sip

Sip, originally uploaded by Witty Screen Name.

A graduate student sent this to the graduate listserv, reaching hundreds of people with a simple reminder:

What can you do for yourself today?

Soak in a bath with candles and music
Go for a walk
Make yourself a cup of tea
Exercise
Stretch and move to music
Practice Yoga, Tai Chi or another gentle activity
Sit in the sun for 15 minutes
Change one thing to improve your diet
Watch birds and animals interact in nature
Sit in a park or garden
Take a nap
Eat totally healthy for one day per week
Be mindful of an ache or pain, focus healing energy and love to that
area of your body for 5 minutes
Recognize when you need comfort, and seek it out, cuddle up in a warm
blanket, light a candle, call a friend, put on loving music etc.
Get lost in a book or a movie, or create a fantasy . . .daydream for
15 minutes
Be playful or silly, let your inner child play ? color, blow bubbles,
paint or sing your favorite childhood song
Create a nurturing nook in your home, set up your own personalized sanctuary
Cry or laugh with a plant, tree or something from the earth
Engage in a hobby or craft project
Write yourself a letter about the obstacles you?ve overcome and things
like about yourself
Do something you have wanted to do for a long time
Hug yourself for 3 minutes
Breathe deep and think about a calm peaceful place, imagine yourself there
Remember a special time that brought your joy
Sing
Hug someone or ask for a hug
Talk to someone by pretending they are there
Make a to do list
Write a poem
Connect with nature
Concentrate on the flame of a candle
Meditate
Pray
Talk to your guardian angel
Write about your spiritual purpose
Write about an experience that has been meaningful
Smile every time you see a particular object (one that you see a lot of)
Email a friend, tell them how much they mean to you
List things you will do to improve your life
Identify negative beliefs that limit your life
Journal write about your reactions, thoughts, and feelings for a month
Learn about a different religion or spiritual practice from your own
Make a list of short and long term goals
Practice unconditional love and forgiveness with yourself and others
Work on your family tree
Smile at a stranger, send them thoughts of peace, acceptance and joy
Affirm yourself daily
Watch children play, talk to your inner child in a loving way
Acknowledge yourself for your accomplishments, be proud
Talk to or smile at an elder
Feel a fear and take a risk
Telephone a friend or relative
Do something of service for your community or another person
Eat something sweet or sour
Accept a compliment
Read love quotes to yourself
Give yourself a hand or foot message
Find two things you love about your body
Close your eyes, and smile for the gift of life

Warmly,
Ginger