Self care rituals …
Hello to my lovely readers,
As we arrive in 2024, a time for refreshed hope and ideally a time to create a little harmony in our lives. I try to embrace the quiet that the month of January brings with it. I also subscribe to some beautiful rituals.
A ritual, unlike a routine is something that we create time for, that brings joy, and is also a healthy distraction in both happy and difficult times. It is very much a valuable act of self care, which enables us to embrace and enhance our wellbeing.
Journalling - Is my daily go to, if I miss a day, I feel it.
I personally keep a gratitude journal and find that setting a little bit of time aside each evening for it is very cathartic. Each page is dated and given an uplifting quote. While writing it is also very soothing to light a candle and play some nice meditation music to really set the mood. Writing a gratitude journal is about observing the simple things in life.
Vision Board - This is one of my favourite new years rituals. It involves three of my favourite things. Going through a pile of my favourite magazines, cutting out any inspirational words and pictures that call to me and then curating a new vision/dream board. A vision board for me is about two things, setting some goals and creating a simple soul led life including my core values.
Scrap Book Vision Board - This is another lovely thing to do, especially if you subscribe to a magazine. This creates the opportunity for lots of mini visions throughout the year.
Inspirational Word/s - Choose one or two empowering words that relate to where you are. The good thing about doing this, is if you feel yourself going a little off grid with things, you can just say your word/s to yourself and hopefully you are reignited to stay aligned with your purpose.
Affirmation cards - There are lots of beautiful affirmation cards available or you can design some of your own. An affirmation is a positive sentence that starts with the words “I am”. They are such an uplifting start the day.
Crystals - My 2024 crystals are:-
Rose Quartz - love and self worth
Amethyst - positivity, calm and peace
Crystals (like us) do need to be recharged each month on a full moon.
Meditation/Yoga class - Join a group, this was definitely one of my best decisions.
When not in a class having a guided practice, one of my cats loves sitting on my lap for a mini meditation.
Sky watching - Thursday 11th January brings us a new moon, a good time to set some new intentions. Currently the sun rises at approximately 08.00am and sets at approximately 16.16pm. I love the opportunity to look up and soak up a lovely orangey sunset.
Thank you for reading.
Hopefully having some of these in our lives, will help us feel a little more relaxed and calm.
Wishing you a healthy, happy and kind 2024.
Jules xx