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31 Days of Self-Care – Introduction

I am so excited to announce that I will be participating in 31 Days again this year!
This will be my fourth year participating, which is kind of
crazy to think about.  The first year I
wrote about Intentional Living, year two was Back to Basics, and then
last year was Preparing for Baby #3. 
I love the premise of the 31 Days project.  To pick a topic and write about only that for
31 days is a challenge.  Heck, writing
anything for 31 days is a challenge, but then for it to be centered on one
topic, it is a huge challenge.
When I thought about my 31 Days project for this year,
honestly, I couldn’t think of anything.
Then I had a few minutes to sit down and think without interruption –
that doesn’t happen a lot as a mom of three little ones.  While I was sitting, I realized that it was
blissful, and that I needed to do more of it.
That is when my topic came to me – 31 Days of Self-Care.
 
For every day in October I will be writing about
self-care.  Now, I don’t want you to
think I am an expert in this area, I am most definitely not.  In fact it will be much more of a story, my
story, and my journey to self-care with some tips along the way. 
I am really excited for the month, and I think I have some great
content to share with you all. 
This blog post is going to act as a landing page for all of
my 31 Days blog posts for 2015.  Each day
I will come back and put up a link to the current days blog post.  I hope that you will join me!
Are you
participating in 31 Days this year?  Have
you in the past?  What is your topic this
year?



Day 1 – What is Self-Care?
Day 2 – Why is Self-Care Important?
Day 3 – 168 Hours
Day 4 – Sunday Quotes
Day 5 – Making Time for Self-Care
Day 6 – Morning Routines
Day 7 – Evening Routines
Day 8 – Treating Your Body Well
Day 9 – Green Juice Recipe
Day 10 – Where are you in Your Journey?
Day 11 – Sunday Quotes
Day 12 – Saying No
Day 13 – Saying Yes
Day 14 – Knitting and Reading
Day 15 – Tea for Comfort and Relaxation
Day 16 – Taking a Break when you Need It!
Day 17 – no post today!
Day 18 – Sunday Quotes
Day 19 – Self-Care on a Budget
Day 20 – no post today!
Day 21 -knitting and reading
Day 22 – Splurge!
Day 23 – no post today!
Day 24 – no post today!
Day 25 – Sunday Quotes
Day 26 – The Struggle is Real!
Day 27 – Create a Habit
Day 28 – knitting and reading
Day 29 – Self-Care Baskets
Day 30 – no post today!
Day 31 – Wrap up!

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  1. Erin Shebish says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Self care is so so important! I feel like I don't take that time for myself nearly enough.

    Reply
  2. Yona Williams says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I do like participating in things like this because it's nice to write the same thing as others, and then read what they had to say about the topic. I'm going to check out your Green Juice recipe now.

    Reply
  3. JennaK says

    December 15, 2015 at 2:31 am

    Good for you, you really are able to get a lot done during the holiday season!

    Reply
  4. Di says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I think this is a great idea and something I'd like to implement in 2016 myself. Day #12 would be my favorite! Saying NO is so difficult sometimes!

    Reply
  5. PositivelyStacey says

    December 14, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    My focus/goal for this year has been about self-care. I have not written much about it, but I will be sharing my successes and struggles in the area come January. I really believe that self-care is important.

    Reply
  6. Ochalina Blog says

    December 14, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Day 26 – The Struggle is Real! is definitely my favourite.

    Reply
  7. Author TP Keane says

    December 14, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    It's so important to make time for yourself, especially as a mom. Thanks for sharing the list

    Reply
  8. Six Time Mommy TEST says

    December 14, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    I often put myself last. As a mom I feel like if everYone else is taken care of then its my turn. I know that's not how it's suppose to be, but it has been for me! – Jeanine

    Reply
  9. Angela Ricardo says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:16 am

    What an awesome self care post! I totally love this and made sure to bookmark so I can go back to it for future reference. 🙂

    Reply
  10. ana de jesus says

    December 13, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Self care is so important and helps us feel better about ourselves. Hygiene is so important to me and regardless of how tired I am I will always carry out my routine.

    Reply
  11. Jessica {Swanky Recipes} says

    December 13, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Learning to take better care of myself and take some time to pamper. It's so important yet hard at the same time. Love the ideas you have listed!

    Reply
  12. Ourfamilyworld says

    December 13, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    This is very interesting. I look forward to reading the series.

    Reply
  13. Roxanne Ferber says

    December 13, 2015 at 2:21 am

    Self care is so HARD when you are a mom!!! The more kids you have the less energy you have left at the end of the day. I can't wait to read all of these posts because I struggle with self care too!! Thank you for posting!

    Reply
  14. Claire Cly says

    December 12, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    That's a fantastic topic 🙂 I can't wait to read all of the blog posts x

    Reply
  15. Rachel says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:38 am

    What a great topic! I need to read through a few of these. With 6 kids, I don't get a lot of time to take care of myself. I'm stopping by from One Project at a Time.

    Reply
  16. Abby says

    October 15, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I love the 31 Days idea! And I really love your topic; I think it's especially important as the busy holiday season approaches.

    Thanks for linking up with The Alder Collective! Your post has been pinned to the party's group board, and we hope you'll join us again next Tuesday at 8 EST!

    Reply
  17. Abby says

    October 15, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I love the 31 Days idea! And I really love your topic; I think it's especially important as the busy holiday season approaches.

    Thanks for linking up with The Alder Collective! Your post has been pinned to the party's group board, and we hope you'll join us again next Tuesday at 8 EST!

    Reply
  18. Lindsay Hufford says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:53 am

    Hi! I found your blog through the Write 31 days link up. It's my first year participating and I'm also writing on self care this year! I have three little ones too, sounds like we have a lot in common. Happy writing!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 5, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      It is a great topic, and one I am enjoying writing about! Can't wait to see what you are saying on it 🙂

      Reply
  19. Pattie says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    I'm following your series, because I am so nice and kind to everyone else besides myself 🙂 My series, incidentally, is 31 Days of Friendship 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Yes! I definitely know this feeling 🙂 I can't wait to check out your series as well!

      Reply
  20. Julie Steele says

    October 1, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Hello, Fellow 31 Dayer! I'm looking forward to reading your perspective on self-care. It's a topic I've spent more time on in my own life this year. I'm writing 31 reflections of a first-time novelist. Looking forward to a great exchange of thoughts and ideas this month. Good luck!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      I love your topic! Writing a book is a dream of mine…perhaps some of my self-care tips and your reflections will help me on my way!

      Reply
  21. Anne Campbell says

    October 1, 2015 at 2:55 am

    Moms need to give themselves priority sometimes. This is a wonderful topic to spend a month on!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Lori G. Hill-Smith says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    This is an interesting project. I really like your chosen topic.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. niftybetty says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    As a mom, I totally forget to take care of myself (take a shower, brush my teeth, sit down, eat, etc.). I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror the other day and I yelped! It's time to start taking care of myself. This scraggly mama, needs your posts! I can't wait until tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Yes! When you have little kids and are in the thick of it, it is so hard to take the time for yourself! Glad you will be joining us 🙂

      Reply
  24. Esther Freedman says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    What a great idea! Looking forward to reading.

    xo,
    Esther
    the cuteness

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 30, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      I'm glad you will be joining us!

      Reply
  25. Enie Dub says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    How interesting!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      September 30, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      I think it will be fun!

      Reply

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