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8.
9.
In this time of
social distancing
finding ways to stay
connected is more
important than ever
and deeply nurturing.
Talk to a Friend.
Reach out to a friend to give and
receive support.
Paint a Rock or Color.
Being creative is a fabulous way to
nurture and express yourself. I have a
few friends that are painting beautiful
patterns and inspiring words on rocks
and then leaving them around their
neighborhoods to bring joy to others.
10.
Write a Note to Family
or Friends.
In this time of social distancing
finding ways to stay connected is
more important than ever and deeply
nurturing. Challenge yourself to reach
out to a few people each week, let
them know you are thinking about
them and nurture your relationships.
11.
Journal.
This powerful practice can allow you
to process your experiences, deepen
your understanding and awareness of
yourself, and affirm your feelings.
12.
13.
14.
Read Something Inspiring.
There is no end to inspiring reading
material. Give yourself permission to
explore and nurture your inspiration.
Declutter.
Choose a drawer, cabinet, or area
of the room you can declutter in 5
minutes and feel the spaciousness
and freedom that decluttering can
provide.
Cultivate Your Gratitude and
Acknowledgement Practice.
Spend five minutes a day writing down
what you are grateful for and what you
acknowledge yourself for doing. Be
sure to include your commitment to
nurturing yourself!
May you be inspired to try a variety selfnurturing
practices for five minutes a day,
as you nurture peace in the world from the
inside out!
Sending you peace, love and gratitude,
Kelley
Kelley Grimes, MSW - Kelley is a counselor,
speaker, internationally bestselling author,
Aspire Magazine expert columnist, and
self-nurturing expert. She is passionate
about empowering overwhelmed and
exhausted individuals to live with more
peace, joy and meaning through the practice of self-nurturing.
Kelley also provides professional and leadership
development to organizations dedicated
to making the world a better place. She is
married to an artist, has two empowered
daughters, and loves singing with a small women’s group. Learn
more at www.CultivatingPeaceandJoy.com and download your free
Self-Nurturing Mobile App
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