Tuesday

"I choose to define what success looks like for me."

Happy Tuesday! Here’s the scoop for today:

• Should you “rage-clean” to let out frustrations?

• Mini self-care goals for the new year

• A secret use for bamboo that might save the world

• The benefits of embracing self-efficacy

How “Rage-Cleaning” Can Help You Let Out Your Frustrations

Ever get so frustrated with something that the only thing you can think of is to scrub your house? You may be familiar with this concept called “rage-cleaning.”

As the name suggests, this practice is when you clean your house to let off steam.

Experts told Romper that it can be a healthy way to let out frustrations. It’s something simple and effective we can control.

Plus, it creates a clean space and can help us feel productive — which has benefits all their own!

The act of rage-cleaning can also give you a space to think about your emotions… or completely zone in on a task and come back to them later. It’s all about what works for you!

Some of our favorite things to clean when feeling frustrated include:

• Bathroom, scrubbing from top to bottom

• Kitchen, getting into the fridge, the sink, and some of those less-often cleaned areas

• Carpets, either by simply vacuuming or getting into the nitty-gritty and scrubbing it

• Dishes, especially hand-washing

• Rugs, which can be super satisfying to beat out

Next time you feel frustrated or angry, consider if doing some cleaning would help you let off steam!

Explore Mini Self-Care Goals for the New Year

This time of year, many of us feel pressure to embrace big and bold resolutions that transform our lifestyles.

However, what if you didn’t put that pressure on yourself, and instead focused on more holistic goals rooted in self-care?

This may feel more realistic, and empower you to stay committed to your goals!

Plus, doing things with the inspiration of it being something you want to do — instead of something rooted in guilt that you feel like you have to do — can feel much more enjoyable.

Here are some mini self-care goals to inspire your own!

• Make sleep a priority

• Spend more quality time with family and friends

• Dedicate time to yourself each week

• Practice setting boundaries

• Integrate mindfulness into your day

• Schedule something to look forward to each week

• Create a morning and night routine

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Thank you to Honeycomb for sponsoring Note To Self. 

The Benefits of Embracing Self-Efficacy

Thinking and saying nice things about ourselves may feel easier said than done sometimes. However, we deserve to be kind to ourselves — and believing in ourselves has great benefits, too!

Self-efficacy is rooted in self-confidence and hinges on the belief in your abilities to accomplish a task.

Some of the amazing benefits of self-efficacy include:

• You can flex your problem-solving skills

• Accomplish more things in line with your values

• Navigate unforeseen challenges

• Have confidence in your capabilities

If you’re looking to embrace self-efficacy:

• Remind yourself of your skills: Don’t simply tell yourself you can do something, remind yourself why you can do it.

• Make a list of your talents: Taking the time to reflect on your talents can remind you how capable you are.

• Look at past successes: There are certainly challenges you overcame that you once thought might not be possible. Look for this as evidence and inspiration for the future!

A Note From Us

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ True or False: False! Disinfecting destroys microorganisms while cleaning removes dirt, dust, and debris.

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ 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: As we enter the new year, be gentle with yourself and embrace what makes you feel good — inside and out!

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