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Four Affordable Self-Care Ideas For March

February 26, 2022

Here are four affordable and free self-care ideas for March. We’re pampering ourselves in the best, least expensive way possible.

For a very long time, when I heard the word self-care, I thought it had a lot to do with pampering yourself with whatever expensive item your heart desires. It’s all we see on social media, especially on TikTok, for example. We see young women and men taking a stroll through designer stores, paying thousands on self-maintenance, and more calling it their self-care days.

Honestly, this sounds like a dream, and I believe everyone should experience this kind of self-care, but in reality, if you have little money or are on a budget, it’s hard. So, I curated this list of four ideas for my written self-care series that’ll leave you and your pockets happy.

Four Affordable and Free Self-Care Ideas

Bubble Baths in the morning and at night.

When was the last time you’ve made yourself a nice, warm bubble bath? We work hard–a little too hard sometimes– and that takes a toll on our bodies. Bubble baths are relaxing, and they’re a great way to start and end your night. You’re probably thinking, ‘Lashaunta, how is this self-care?’. Well, self-care consists of taking care of your mind and body. Imagine a bubble bath surrounded by your favorite scented candles, with optional rose petals, music, and a glass of wine. You can even add bath salt or whatever will make your mind and body feel at ease. And the best thing about this is baths are a free self-care idea!

At-home Spa day full of facials.

We wash our faces every day but turn it into an at-home spa experience as an inexpensive self-care idea. Buy a nice bath towel, your favorite color to make this even more personalized, and a hair towel to match. I’ve seen many at Walmart, Target, and Amazon for under $20. With the facial cleansers you have at home, play your favorite music and massage your face. There are many calming tutorials on youtube to make yourself feel like a spa pro.

Make a five-star, candle-lit dinner for one.

Having dinner alone is not the end of the world. We need to start being comfortable with enjoying our own company, so we won’t have to depend on the energy of others even if we’ve met the love of our lives. Download the tasty app, my favorite food recipe app, or go on youtube and find a nice dinner to make. Since it’s dinner for one, you probably won’t spend much on ingredients, especially if you shop at Aldi, Petes, Kroger, or Trader Joe’s, which have excellent prices. Don’t forget your candles and of course, a lovely dress.

Night drives around the city with a playlist to live for.

Whether you live in a city or not, night drives are a relaxing way to clear your mind. Remember, self-care consists of taking care of your mind and body. We feel happier and accessible when listening to music, especially our favorite tunes. While you’re enjoying the beautiful scenery as your hair blows with the wind, sing your heart out and enjoy the thrill. Put on a mini-concert, if you will.

There you have it, folks, four affordable self-care ideas for March and beyond. What do your self-care days look like? Let me know!

6 Affirmations To Start Off Your Day

December 8, 2021

With these 6 affirmations to start off your day, you’ll feel happy and calm.

As women continue to dominate in every industry, it’s crucial to avoid exhaustion and adverse energy. Affirmations are known to boost the power and mindset of an individual. It’s the exercise of optimistic thinking and self-improvement that many believe helps achieve success and good mental health. Every day we are confronted with challenges that regularly make us question our abilities to succeed. We interrogate ourselves so severely that it eventually halts our growth. It’s time to start uplifting ourselves every day and making sure we comprehend how deserving we are of love, success, and much more. Here are six affirmations to start your day.

6 Affirmations

Today will be wonderful.

Wake up with the mindset of having a great day. Never think about past upsetting events or revenge. Today will be good because your mind is allowing good energy to flow right through.

I am a magnificent piece of art.

You are a walking Van Gogh painting. Pay no attention to societal ‘beauty standards.’ You are one of a kind, and your features are showstopping.

I choose peace and happiness.

Protect your peace and happiness today— and every day. Adverse energy cannot get close to you.

I am worthy of love.

You are worthy of the love you’ve always wanted. You do not have to lower your standards and accept scraps. Give yourself that love until the right person comes along.

I deserve to buy myself something nice.

That new car? You deserved it. That new purse? You deserved it. Always know that you deserve to have nice things, and it’s even more imperative that it was a gift to yourself. You worked hard for your money, and there’s nothing wrong with showering yourself with the best things in life.

I am deserving of career growth and opportunities.

You deserve that new job title and raise. You deserve that six-figure business. Your name deserves to be in rooms where the opportunities will be endless.

Of course, these 6 affirmations to start off your day can be used by men as well. Let’s uplift ourselves and embrace who we are.

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Lessons Learned: Don’t Allow Greed To Take Over What You Love

January 22, 2021

Sometimes, life will humble you faster than you can blink.

We learn so much as we grow and explore life.

We tend to look for things that make us better human beings, but we don’t like to take into consideration that we could use self evaluations often.

I know, we don’t like to hear it.

Yet, many people, including myself, need to use the advice we give others.

I’ve always told others not to allow greed to take over what they love to do.

What do I mean by that?

I mean, never let the thought of being bigger and making more money overshadow your love for your dream, to be exact.

I need to take my own advice.

I’m currently a Freelance Journalist, just one of the many aspects of media that I’m apart of. I absolutely love to write, film, and edit my own content.

I never wanted to be in the media industry to become a billionaire and own my own continent, or something outrageous.

But, lately I’ve found myself worrying more about the perks of being known in the media industry than my actual love for it.

This has to stop, like ASAP.

I never want greed to take over what I love, because then it becomes a chore and we never love chores.

It’s the main reasons why I haven’t been writing my weekly journals and blogging like I was before.

I’m taking my own advice and getting back into my zone!

I’m taking back what I love and I’m doing it because it brings me happiness.

Do you know anyone that chose greed over what they loved? Why do you think this is common?