Sometimes I set an intention for the week, and sometimes the intention picks me. This week has been all about learning to be gentle and embracing my nurturing side.
I think a major part of being gentle (aside from your approach towards others) is being gentle with yourself. Pushing yourself to do things but also Giving yourself grace and room to breathe. I’ve noticed that helps me show up as a better me and be gentler towards the people in my life.
Monday
I started the week nurturing myself- going to a new coffee shop, feeling amazing in a summer outfit, and getting ahead on work for the week has really made a huge difference
I nurtured my soul with BINGO at Longleaf - so enjoyed the amazing patio / summer evening, craft tiki cocktail and the sheer hope of winning.
Tuesday
Nurturing / Fostering work relationships - trying to be intentional and loving and going above and beyond to make sure everyone is being taken care of. I’ve learned this from my short stint in the hospitality industry.
I also nurtured my high school girl soul- things came full circle for us as we got to enjoy talking about the women we are all becoming and how we still embrace the little spark in all of us we had back then. It’s amazing to see how we’ve all nurtured that girl into amazing women!
Wednesday
I nursed a hangover LMAO!! But I still made sure things were taken care of - my dog, me and my 3 hour nap, picking up items for an upcoming collab from the printer, getting groceries and even dropping off a gift to a friend in need.
Thursday
Today was about helping family. My mom had a small outpatient procedure and I was able to help her and help my dad take care of her. It felt nice to know they could rely on me and to go above and beyond for my parents and have them appreciate my help. I also FINALLY got back to the gym- nurturing my body felt incredible! Post weights: I hit the sauna and the shower and left the locker room feeling invigorated. I followed it up by a small sunset walk with Georgia, an amazing salad and some tidying + cleaning (there’s a difference I swear) of my space.
Friday
Tomorrow I will make an effort to love especially on people I don’t know. A weekly to-do I started a few months back has been to do a kind thing for a stranger at least once a week and I love getting creative on what I do each week. I will finish up my lingering to do list for work to the best of my abilities and find something fun to do for myself Friday night.
Saturday
A whole secret adventure planned
update: adventure was had. soul was fed.
Sunday
I spent the day nurturing my community, my business and new customers at my booth!