Self-Care: July video, Episode 3: What do you do for self-care?

We know you've been waiting, & here it is: all the things we do for self-care & why we do 'em! From weekly So You Think You Can Dance dates to weekday morning Judge Judy viewings to things unrelated to guilty TV watching, we each answer the question, "What do you do for self-care?"

And thanks to the genius of Tiffany, we now have mp3s of the audio that's in the video! Huzzah!

And the winner of the Giveaway from Shelby Healey (I just love that print!) is Heather! Huzzah again! Heather, we'll be shooting you an email to get your contact info so that "Bath Time" arrives super soon.

We'll be back tomorrow - yes, tomorrow! -  with yet another Artist Spotlight & Giveaway. Triple huzzah! In the meantime, let us know what you do for self-care & why it makes a difference for you. We'd love to hear it!

Comments

[Elizabeth]

Always enjoy your videos and am inspired and grow from them. I want to thank Carolyn for sharing her book bin and that she allows self care time for reading. I struggle with this - it seems like such an indulgence to me, to allow myself the time to read, but I enjoy it so very much! You also peaked my curiosity about what you gals are reading. Perhaps you could each share 3-4 titles that have really grabbed you lately.

Loved it!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Elizabeth

[Carolyn | A Beautiful Ripple Effect]

Hi Elizabeth!
Thank you so much for your comment :). I am so happy that you liked my little book bin! I struggle with allowing myself time to read as well. Why do something enjoyable when there are so many "icky" things on our to-do lists! Oh, we are just so hard on ourselves! I am a book junkie and love talking about all things book related. Below are a few books that are currently living in my book bin. I would love to know what you are reading as well :).
Thank you again,
Carolyn

In my book bin...
-> Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner
-> The Now Habit by Neil Fiore
-> Refuse to Choose! by Barbara Sher
-> One: How Many People Does It Take to Make a Difference?

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