Monday

Welcome to another beautiful week of self-care! Today, we're discussing:

• Buying flowers for yourself as an act of self-care

• How to put yourself first

• Take your Amazon Prime membership to the next level

• What to know about "languishing"

• Special wine delivery

Why Buying Flowers for Yourself is an Act of Self-Care

Picking up fresh flowers can be such a beautiful addition to your home — and it's also an act of self-care.

Here are some of the amazing benefits of treating yourself to a bouquet:

• Environmental self-care: Fresh flowers liven up your home, add an element of nature, and bring a pop of color!

• Show yourself love with gift-giving: This is a great way to practice one of the 5 love languages with yourself — gift-giving!

• Reduce stress: Research shows that flowers can actually reduce our stress levels!

• Pick-me-up: Many people give flowers as a pick-me-up gift or to bring joy. That can have the same impact when we treat ourselves to a bouquet!

How to Put Yourself First

Prioritizing ourselves is often easier said than done.

This may often be framed as being "selfish" — however, that couldn't be further from the truth.

It's critical for us to make sure we put ourselves first in the name of self-care. After all, if we don't meet our own needs, how can we be there and have the energy to give ourselves to others?

Here are a few ways you can begin to put yourself first:

• Give yourself permission: The first step to removing guilt is to remind yourself that you're allowed to — and should — prioritize your needs.

• Ensure your basic needs are met: Give yourself time to shower, brush your teeth, and nourish your body.

• Keep boundaries: Whether you need alone time, have to say "no" to some activities, or want to keep specific conversations with family off-topic, enforce those boundaries.

• Schedule "me" time: When we schedule dedicated time for ourselves, we're much more likely to stick to it and keep it a priority.

The Secrets of Amazon Prime

From paper lists to Amazon Prime, times have changed. While fast shipping and exclusive shows are well-known, these 10 hidden perks can take your membership to the next level.

Read more.

Thank you to Brad's Deals for sponsoring Note To Self.

What to Know About Languishing and How to Move Through It

Feeling blah, unmotivated, and disconnected is anything but pleasant.

Known as "languishing," this is the opposite of flourishing, Psych Central shares.

When we experience languishing, experts say it's a sort of lack of mental wellness and feelings of positivity, which can cause us to feel kind of... meh.

Experts note this is not the same as depression, which is more related to feelings of distress. However, languishing is more of a lack of excitement.

Some signs of languishing, as shared by Psych Central, may include:

• Generally "meh" or indifferent moods

• A sense of stagnation and lack of motivation

• Feeling apathetic

• A loss of interest in things you normally enjoy

To move through languishing, experts recommend mindfulness and tapping into the present moment. Finding ways to bring excitement into your life, whether it's through hobbies, something new to switch up your routine, or connecting with friends, can also help.

Award-Winning Wines Shipped Right to Your Door

After a long day, a great bottle of wine is the height of luxury. And thanks to Wine Insiders, treating yourself doesn’t take a trip to the store. You can shop wines from the comfort of your home with fast and easy delivery.

Unlike online wine clubs, Wine Insiders doesn’t require a membership. Instead, shop 40 varietals from 15 top wine regions around the world without any commitment. With so many options at your fingertips, high-quality wines don’t have to come with retail markups. See for yourself why Wine Enthusiast named Wine Insiders “America’s Best Online Value Retailer”–wine shopping has never been this easy, convenient, or affordable.

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Thank you to Wine Insiders for sponsoring Note To Self.

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ Did You Know: Self-care! The benefits of this practice extend into so many different areas!

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ 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: Spend a few moments today checking in with yourself, and ask what you need!

Enjoying Note to Self?

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