Hey lady! How are you centering your joy these days? Are you finding ways to turn up your happiness and maximize the fun in your life? Well, if you need some suggestions then this episode is for you! Terri and Dr. Dom have 12 great recommendations for keeping yourself centered and relaxed through all ups and downs life brings.
Whether it be getting lost in a good book, receiving restorative body work, spending time with your lover, or soaking up the sun there are options for feeling good when the world feels overwhelming. Stop by the Patreon Shop for a cute latte mug to savor your tea, rest your head on a Cultivating H.E.R. Shop pillow while you read your latest romance novel, or journal about your wildest dreams and aspirations.
Lady, the road to living your best life requires intentional self-care. Be ruthless about it. Have fun and love YOU, lady!
12 Practices to Spark Joy When Life Feels Heavy
1. Being outside
2. The gym
3. Fresh sheets and morning sunlight
4. Music that moves me
5. Delicious, nourishing meals
6. Intimate, romantic pleasure
7. Community and conversation
8. Quality time
9. Soulful movement
10. Getting lost in a good book
11. Restorative bodywork
12. Spa days
Quote of the Day:
"I embrace joy as my birthright."
– Tanya Denise Fields
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