Some Things to Do Today

• pet a dog

• practice crochet

• bake some sourdough bread . . . or a pie . . . or a cake . . . or scones

• make a cup of tea or coffee or warm water with lemon, and hold the mug in your hands, staring out the window like an Instagram poster

• breathe

• stretch some

• go for a walk

• check in on your text groups — the ones with your best people

• call a friend; FaceTime if you can

• lift some weights or do some squats; start leaning into your strength and power

• breathe some more

• hug your child

• drink water

• pet a cat if it will let you

• have your own dance party

• dabble in your version of art

• cry, if you need to

• find something that makes you laugh

• breathe again, and maybe drink more water

• do some chores

• declutter a bit

• take out the trash

• email someone you care about for no reason, other than to say you care about them

• take a bath or a long shower, if you have a hot tub, give it a visit

• scream, if you need to

• remember that wherever you are and however you are, you are loved, you matter, and you are not alone.

❤️
xo,
Beth