The Daily Act

Rakstars, have you ever felt that the day goes by so fast that you don’t get the chance to do something that prioritizes you? From school to work to taking care of the family to doing chores that seem so boring and mundane. What about carving time out for yourself so that you can dance the night away? 

We mindlessly are bogged down with tasks that we have to do, that sucks out all the fun and lowers our energy and we become not excited anymore. Fear not, there is one thing we can all add to our self-care routine. The Daily Act!

What is The Daily Act? 

Daily Act is where you set up some time each day for a self-care intention. You prioritize your well-being, giving that spark of joy for yourself. It can be from resting in your pajamas with a mask on or going for the walk that you ever so desired. Moreover, it’s about doing the act of taking care of yourself – the calm energy you have longed for. 

ACT stands for: 

A – Action: Taking an action to boost your overall happiness.

C – Cultivate Consistency: Establishing Regular habits.

T – Trust the Process: Consistency yields results and through patience and resilience, you will achieve your desired outcome.

 

When you practice this on a daily basis, not only will you yield your desired results, you will be a calmer, happier and confident person. Taking time for yourself has so many benefits but it all starts with you. 

You are taking the action to start, being consistent on your journey and through trusting the process – you become a better you.

Let’s take a look at some examples that you can incorporate into your self-care routine on a regular basis and let the flow of calmness enter your soul: 

10 minutes of meditation

Boxing class to get rid of the stress of the day away

Taking a 15 minute snooze

Wearing comfy cozy clothes 

Watching your favorite tv show 

Sketching/ Drawing 

Painting your nails

Rearrange your skincare draw

10 Minute dance break 

Aerobics class

Zumba dance class

Staring out the window 

Stop thinking and being present in the moment

Clean your space 

Plant seeds in your garden 

Stand outside in the rain 

Talk to people 

Sing like your on stage 

Let out a cry 

Try on your favorite outfits 

Listen to a podcast or audio book

Run on the treadmill 

Do a 10 step skin care routine 

Reading a chapter of a book

Once you find a Daily Act that resonates with you, don’t be afraid to add it to your calendar, agenda or even a sticky note. Make the time for yourself – start with 10 minutes each day, sneak away and just listen to your heart. Sometimes that’s all it takes to promote your self-care and be well. Once you form a habit, it will be hard to stop and each day that little thing you do for yourself – that Daily Act – well, you will look forward to it as the day starts, sparking that inner joy that was beneath all those mundane tasks. 

You got this Rakstars!