Pre-Covid 19, you’d probably hear people saying, “I can’t believe how quickly this year went” around this time of year. But 2020 has been an unusual year. Most of us are feeling like this was the longest year ever!
This year, we experienced Covid-19, the most nerve-wracking election ever, and a heightened social awakening (at least for some of us) about the racial and social injustices that occur in the US.
But one of the things we probably haven’t done enough this year is to applaud and celebrate ourselves! We have all exhibited resilience and steadfast endurance. Whether we simply survived or found a way to thrive amidst all the monkey wrenches of 2020, WE DESERVE SOME JOY!
As we prepare to close out the year strong. Here are some ways (including non-monetary) ways to celebrate your journey through 2020:
1. Give yourself a social media shoutout – Don’t worry that people might think you sound self-centered. Pat yourself on the back for whatever you are proud of. If it’s writing your first blog post or just getting 8 hours of sleep, celebrate yourself! You deserve kudos just as much as the person posting pics of their ugly Christmas sweaters – lol
2. Create a new ritual – This could be something that you do every time you have a victory or achievement in your life. Make it something fun that you’ll look forward to. For example, your ritual might be a champagne toast. Another ritual could be taking a weekend trip (when outside opens up again). Buy new bras and panties. You could also take your sweet time doing your hair and make-up, get dressed in an outfit that makes you feel amazing, and ask someone to take photos of you. You’d be amazed at how a genuinely joyful smile comes through in photos.
3. Buy yourself some beautiful flowers – I love, love, love having beautiful flowers in my home. They make me smile almost every time I walk past them. You don’t have to wait for someone to give you flowers on a special occasion. Get them for your damn self. Waking up to live another day is a special occasion. Try different varieties or get your go-to favs.
4. Write a love letter to yourself – This one might sound like it might be awkward but trust me, it’s worth a try. For me, I try to write it from the perspective of the Creator/Universe, a higher power that knows me intimately. Write about all the things you love about yourself … things like how you always keep a little cash on you to give to someone who may be homeless, or maybe how you remember all your friends’ birthdays, or how you worked up the nerve to leave a situation that caused you more headaches than happiness.
5. Spend a day (or at least 2 hours) doing whatever the hell you want to do – If you have little ones, this might require a sitter. But if you can swing it, try to block out time to read a book, watch a movie, take a nap, listen to your favorite playlist of songs, do a self-guided walking tour of a beautiful neighborhood in your city, take a candle-lit bubble bath with scented candles.
With all the hustle and bustle going on, don’t forget to CELEBRATE YOURSELF!!!! You deserve it! Even if you haven’t had some grand accomplishment, just being able to maintain your mental health and move through this world with a little bit of poise is a bigger accomplishment than you know!
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