Embrace Self-Love and SELF-Care Freedom Friday:
Thank God It’ s Friday (TGIF)!
You’ve successfully navigated another week filled with meetings, appointments, deadlines, and undoubtedly (possibly) a few challenges along the way. As we wrap up this week, let’s pause and redirect our focus toward an essential aspect of our wellbeing: self-care and self-love.
Today, I encourage you to embark on a special journey Freedom Friday. This isn't just any Friday; it's a day dedicated to loving on yourself, a day to engage in activities that replenish and rejuvenate your spirit. The importance of self-care cannot be overstated; it’s the foundation of your mental, emotional, and physical health
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How to Participate in Freedom Friday:
1. Choose Your Activities: Below is a list of 20 selfcare activities. Look through them and select one or two that resonate with you.
2. Commit to the Process: Decide how you will integrate these practices not just today, but regularly. It’s about making a sustainable change to prioritize yourself.
3. Reflect and Enjoy: As you engage in these activities, take a moment to really enjoy the experience and reflect on how it makes you feel This is your time to recharge and connect with yourself.
“In self-love, we find the strength not just to thrive, but to transform. ”
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WAYS TO LOVE ON YOURSELF
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1. Meditate: Spend some quiet time
moment to just be.
7. Get Outside: Visit a local park and breathe in some fresh air.
8. Call a Friend: Connect with someone who makes you smile.
9. Invite a Friend to Lunch or Dinner: Spend quality time with a loved one over a meal.
10. Cook Something New: Experiment with a new recipe and enjoy the fruits of your labor
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11. Start a Gratitude List: Write down five things you’re grateful for today and keep it going for as long as you can commit to this practice..
12. Read a Book: Lose yourself in a good book.
13. Watch a Favorite Movie or Show: Relax and entertain yourself with a film or series you love. 14. Pamper Yourself: Have a self-pampering session with face masks, lotions, or a manicure
15. Go for a Walk or Run: Energize your body with some exercise.
16. Attend a Workshop or Class: Learn something new or enhance a skill.
17. Plan a Trip: Dream about and plan a future getaway.
18. Declutter a Space: Organize and clear out a space in your home. 19. Create Art: Draw, paint, or craft let your creativity flow 20. Sleep In or Take a Nap: Allow yourself to rest and rejuvenate.
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Remember, today is about focusing on you
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Make it a priority to show up for yourself not just today, but every day. Choose activities that lift you up and nurture your soul. You are worth this time; you are worth this joy. Embrace this journey of self-care and watch how it transforms not just your day, but your entire life. Let’s make every Friday a Freedom Friday!
Meditation links (quick 5 minutes)
5 minute meditation for positive energy: https://www youtube com/watch?v=tY8YAGDSWN4
5 minute meditation for focus: https://www youtube com/watch?v=2XMLEYyS4cU
5 minute meditation before sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlPZCqyIwV8
5 minute meditation for gratitude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpghdpFUg8c
5 minute meditation for self-love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypcf7ACzMT8
Sincerely, May Week Committee Members
Tamara Mitchell-Davis, Chair
Lakesha Ruth, Co-Chair
Ayesha R Clarke, Committee Member
Artie Hill, Committee Member
Lakisha Hyatt, Committee Member
Melissa Strother, Committee Member