Monday

Welcome to Monday! We're starting off this week of self-care with:

• How small rituals can help us find meaning

• The reasons showers inspire us

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• The concept of "remembering vs. experiencing"

• Can whiskey make you money

How To Use Small Rituals To Find Meaning in Each Day

Daily rituals may seem like a small part of our day — however, they can have a large impact on our mood.

Creating small yet intentional daily rituals can:

• Encourage mindfulness

• Help you lean into intentionality

• Give you something you regularly look forward to

• Help you find comfort in routine

• Encourage you to do things in line with your values — like connecting with others, seeking something out that makes you laugh, or cooking from scratch

Some daily rituals we love include:

• A morning routine with intentional practices, like mindful skincare, meditation, journaling, or even spending a few moments for gratitude

• Carving out time to connect with friends and family

• Taking a set amount of time — like 15 or 20 minutes — to step away from social media

• Having a mindful shower or bath in the morning or night

• Going on a daily walk to wind down after work

Ask yourself what you would like to include in your day, and see how you can make that a part of a daily ritual!

Why Showers Inspire Creativity

You're likely familiar with the concept that showers help get our creativity flowing.

But why exactly does that happen? What's so special about showers that gets us thinking our best ideas?

One small study that followed writers and physicists found that 20% of their most meaningful ideas came while doing a task like dishes or showering, the Washington Post reported.

Trends seem to point to the fact that our minds tend to wander when we're showering. When we have free-flowing thoughts during a moderately engaging activity — like showering — this can help boost creativity, another study showed.

Other research suggests that because dopamine is released when we shower, this can help boost creativity.

Next time you're looking for inspiration, jump in the shower and see if it sparks an idea!

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Discover the Concept of "Remembering vs. Experiencing"

According to one concept, a particular way that way we move through and experience the world could have a profound impact on our happiness.

Scientist Daniel Kahneman coined the concept of "memory vs. experience," or "remembering vs. experiencing," which essentially states that when we focus on living in the current moment — instead of trying to fixate too much on the past or future — it can positively impact our perception of the world.

Our minds can distort our past memories — and furthermore, we're not able to accurately predict how we'll feel in the future. Our remembering selves tell stories, while our experiencing selves see things more as they are in the moment.

It's an interesting concept — and reminds us of how powerful it can be to practice mindfulness and live in the moment!

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Parting Thoughts

• ✅ Did You Know: 50%! This just highlights how powerful this practice can be!

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Consider what small daily rituals you could implement to find meaning in the day!

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