In our busy hectic lives, allowing unstructured time for play is so deeply nourishing. Whether we play on the floor with kids and / or pets, play a board game with friends, laugh, or color in an adult coloring book, being playful fuels our creativity, enthusiasm and joy for life. Allowing time for play opens us to a fresh perspective and connects us to a feeling of thriving, so include time for fun and play in your day!

Can you imagine incorporating one of these nurturing ideas into your day? Give yourself permission to start small and then add new activities over time. I believe you will find that when we consistently nourish ourselves, we easily transform feeling overwhelmed and exhausted into a deep joy for living. When we come from this joyful, abundant and nourished place, life feels easier, more peaceful and harmonious. When we nurture others from this filled up place, we are happier in the giving and our relationships improve. And our most important relationship – the relationship we have with ourselves – flourishes and thrives!

This process of self-nurturing is beautifully self-fulfilling because the more you nurture yourself; the more you value and respect yourself. The more you value and respect yourself, the more you prioritize nurturing yourself and everyone benefits. And what’ s more, you will be a wonderful example for your kids, family and other women of what it looks like to nourish yourself in order to flourish and thrive!

Steve Maraboli asks a perfect closing question:

“ How would your life be different if... You were conscious about the food you ate, the people you surround yourself with, and

the media you watch, listen to, or read? Let today be the day... You pay attention to what you feed your mind, your body, and your life. Create a nourishing environment conducive to your growth and well-being today.”

May you commit to nourishing yourself in order to flourish and thrive and may you nurture peace in the world from the inside out!

Peace, love and gratitude

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Kelley Grimes, M. S. W.- Kelley is a counselor, speaker, internationally best selling author and self-nurturing expert. She is passionate about empowering overwhelmed and exhausted individuals to live with more peace, joy, and meaning through the practice of self-nurturing. Kelley also provides professional and leadership development to organizations dedicated to making the world a better place. She is married to an artist, has two empowered daughters, and loves singing with a small women’ s group. Learn more at www. CultivatingPeaceandJoy. com and download your free Self-Nurturing Mobile App.

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