I recognize that the term “self-care” has been overused recently, but it’s a struggle for me and this is still a muscle I’m building 😔 Self-care is personal and looks different for everyone so take this with a lot of salt. If, like me, you struggle with a “busy” schedule while still trying to survive this pandemic and the ongoing social revolution✊🏾, then you understand that putting yourself first is a hard thing. Making time for the most basic self-care practices has become a commitment and on most days I’m lucky if I make it through most of these.

True self-care starts from the inside-out. My routines help me center myself and quiet down the noise from this maaad world 🤯 I try to cultivate a healthy mind, body, and soul with these eight daily habits that place value on my well being.

1. Make my bed

This is a huge achievement on my to-do list. I’m thankful for every new day 🙏🏾🌞

Extra points if I change the sheets ✔️

2. Yoga/stretch & Meditate

My friend Bunji introduced me to this 30-day yoga challenge. It was my first time trying out yoga, and it’s since become a habit. Most of my good days start or end with a Yoga class which is a great way to invite calm and clarity.

Extra points if I journal 📝