This month, we are focusing on Making the World a Better Place to Be (and to Blog).  Later in the month, we will talk about ways you can help others, help your community and even help the world but what better place to start making the world better than with yourself.  As women, as mothers, as bloggers, as humans we often tend to over look our own needs to focus on everyone else.  Today, we invite you to take a moment, an hour, a day for yourself.

Investing in Self – 100 FREE Ways to Nurture your Mind, Body, Soul

1.  Be still (meditate).
2.  Forgive yourself, forgive others.
3.  Breath deeply.
4.  Stay off Facebook for at least 24 hours.
5.  Watch old home movies.
6.  Look at old picture albums.
7.  Be Positive.
8.  Sit outside, close your eyes and listen.
9.  Go for a walk.
10.  Go to the library.
11.  Smile at someone you don’t know.
12.  Walk barefoot through the grass.
13. Stretch.
14.  Wash your sheets and hang them outside to dry.
15.  Cut some wildflowers and place them in a vase on your nightstand.
16.  Cut some more wildflowers and take them to a neighbor.
17.  Get up early enough to watch the sun rise.
18. Take a bath, go for a swim, wade in a stream.
19.  Go for a walk in the rain and leave your umbrella behind.
20.  Go to bed early.
21.  Read through your old journals.
22.  Get in your car and just drive.
23.  Visit a local park. (Arkansas has some amazing state parks!)
24.  Go to a museum. (Crystal Bridges is amazing and FREE!)
25.  Watch an old favorite movie.
26.  Reread your favorite childhood book.
27.  Bake cookies.
28.  Finger paint.
29.  Blow bubbles.
30.  Give yourself a mani/pedi.  (Or do this with your girlfriends or daughters.)
31.  Make a friendship bracelet.
32.  Make REAL Lemonade.
33.  Have sex.
34.  Repeat number 33.
35.  Do something you’ve been putting off.
36. Stick inspiring quote on your mirrors.
37.  Take a nap.
38.  Call a friend.
39.  Eat dinner by candlelight.
40.  Laugh.
41. Do your hair and makeup and put on a nice dress for dinner at home.
42.  Clean out your closet.
43.  Call in sick.
44.  Repurpose something into something new.
45.  Keep a journal.
46.  Read a poem.
47.  Write a poem.
48.  Write a love note to your spouse or significant other.
49.  Make a list of things you are good at.
50.  Donate your time at a school, a church, soup kitchen or other organization.
51.  Learn how to do something new.
52.  Color a picture in a coloring book.
53.  Make a wish.
54.  Ride a bike.
55. Sing a song.
56. Pray.
57.  Exercise.
58.  Watch the birds.
59. Make one positive change in your diet.
60.  Eat chocolate.
61. Go to the store and try on clothes you have no intention of buying.
62.  Test drive a fancy car.
63.  Pet a dog or a cat.
64.  Wash and vacuum your car.
65.  Stay in your PJs all day.
66.  Turn off the TV for 48 hours.
67.  Start a 30 day challenge.
68.  Plan out a dream vacation.
69.  Start saving for your dream vacation.
70. Write a letter to your future self.
71.  Have a cuppa tea.
72.  Text a really cheesy joke to a friend.
73.  Jump on the bed.
74.  Compliment 5 people you know publicly. (Think Facebook and twitter.)
75.  Cook a new recipe for dinner.
76.  Scream into a pillow.
77.  Listen to music with a positive message. (If you are a Christian try listening to only Christian music in your car for 30 days.)
78.  Stand naked in front of a mirror and make peace with what you see.
79.  Write about something you regret doing or not doing.  Then burn the paper and let it go.
80.  Dress for the day you want to have, not the day that wants to have you.
81.  Write a daily gratitude list.
82.  If you keep a planner or calendar, purposefully schedule time for yourself.
83.  Organize your desk or work space.
84.  Hide five dollar bills in the pockets of your clothes before packing them away for the season.
85.  Cry.
86.  Drink a smoothie.
87.  Get rid of three things you never use.
88.  Make a bucket list.
89.  Make a list of all the really cool and amazing things you have already done in your life.
90.  Before you get up in the morning, set an intent for the day.
91.  Run as fast as you can.
92.  Fly a kite.
93.  Clean out your wallet or your purse.
94.  Open a savings account.
95.  Write a personal mission statement.
96.  Do something you are scared to do.
97.  Drink water.
98.  Call your mom, grandma or other important female in your life.
99. Create a Dream Board. (Tutorial coming this afternoon! Check back!)
100. Be YOU!

Stop back by this afternoon at 3 PM as we continue Investing in Self.  We will be making Dream Boards, a fantastic tool to help you realize the dreams and visions you have for yourself and your life.