Self love weekly series day 6
Welcome to Day 6 of our weekly self-love series! Happy Saturday! 🌸
We’ve come such a long way together this week! From changing our inner dialogue and writing letters of appreciation, to building healthy habits. Since it’s the weekend, today is all about Unplugging, Resting, and Guilt-Free Joy.
So often, we tie our self-worth to how productive we are. We feel guilty if we aren't constantly crossing things off a to-do list. But true self-love means giving yourself full permission to just be—without needing to earn your rest.
Here are 3 ways to practice guilt-free rest today:
✨ Release the To-Do List: Give yourself a break from perfectionism. Whatever doesn't get done today can wait.
✨ Protect Your Energy: Say a gentle "no" to plans or demands that feel draining, and "yes" to what restores you.
✨ Engage in Pure Joy: Spend time doing something simply because it makes you smile, with zero expectations attached.
Today's Challenge:
Give yourself permission to do one restful or fun activity today without feeling guilty about it.
Questions for the comments:
- What is your absolute favorite way to recharge on a Saturday?
- What is one piece of guilt you are letting go of today?
Can't wait to see your comments! 🍃
P.S. Rest is not a reward—it’s a basic human need. Take it easy today! 🫂
@cheerfulKiwi1776
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My favorite way to recharge on a Saturday is coffee and video games. Closely followed by good food and exploring random places. They're all gonna be separate today because I have to work.
Today, I'll let go of my goals and just enjoy stuff. No need to overload myself on anything after work is through.
@Torean
Such a great way to recharge! Coffee, video games followed by good food exploring random places no matter when you do them is so amazing and so recharging!
Good one! Do not overload yourself and do things you love!! You've got this!
Did you kept that promise?
@cheerfulKiwi1776
I wish I could take it easy today! But no, exams start Tuesday, and not studying physics and chemistry is biting now. Hope I'm gonna make it out alive 😵💫
@Luminity125
Hmmm I see. Its okay to take it easy and still study though. You dont have to burn yourself out. You've got this.
Tell me how you did with the exams when you are done with them.
@cheerfulKiwi1776
Nowadays my favorite things to do on the weekend is to catch up on some of my projects I've been meaning to work on but have been too busy to do.
I have some school work I need to do today but I'm really going to try to not beat myself up about it if I don't finish it all. I'm also trying to let myself rest since I had a bit of an injury a few days ago. I think I'm going to just do what I can and not get down on myself over what I couldn't do.
@IzzyGamer
Interesting! Returning to things you couldn't do throughout the week is great!!
Well, I know that school work is tough. Youve got this!
Also, indeed you have to rest so you dont burn yourself out!
You are amazing!
Did you rest and do what you promised to?
@cheerfulKiwi1776
Yeah, i did actually. there was some stuff I didnt get to but, its okay. 🙃
@IzzyGamer
Thats okay🤍
Oops, one day late!
My favorite way to recharge is to watch cartoons or movies.
One piece of guilt I let go was not finishing my AP Bio assignments.
@Paliloveyourself
Its okay!! Watching movies and cartoons seems a great way to recharge!!
I dont know what those AB are but I m glad you made it🥲
@cheerfulKiwi1776
By made it into mean glad you let go of the guilt 🤍 its really hard
@cheerfulKiwi1776 I seem to feel the most anxious when trying to relax at home . Being alone too long is a big factor. I suffer from a sensitized nervous system that causes extreme anxiety and cortisol surges. Any advice ?
@pinkApple2065
Hey hey I understand its all so hsrd. Coping with all those alone must be really tough for you and thanks for opening up. Unfortunately at 7 cups we dont give advice as we dont know your full situation and we dont want any harm your way.
It would be best if you perhaps chatted with a listener?
1. Wanted to mention watching videos, but then I realized sometimes it helps me relax. Most of the time, though, it takes up too much of my time. Going outside helps me relax.
2. Didn't finish all the tasks on my to-do list, but didn't push myself too hard. Allowed myself to take a rest.
@aquaGrapes718
I get the thing about watching videos. Great one that you have to walk outside!
Its okay if you didnt finish all your to-do list! Dont push yourself there is no need to do so! You do as much as you can and thats enough.
Keep it up! You doing great🤍
