As a week comes to an end, take a few moments to look back over the week and have your own personal debrief and planning session.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Am I feeling any pain or muscle stiffness? If so, where?
  • This will help with grounding and being present. After answering the question, come up with a plan to address the issues, such as stretching, massage, walking, running, deep breathing, sleeping—maybe even ice baths.
    
• What are my current emotions?
  • Sad, happy, excited, stress, shame, anger, joy, etc. Name whatever the emotion is and allow yourself to feel it. Emotions are what they are and it’s okay to feel them.
  • If you’re having emotions that you don’t like, write them out. Write down the thoughts that are behind those feelings. I feel angry at myself for not fill in the reason here.
  • Do you need to be kinder to yourself? Do you need to make a different plan? The truth is, sometimes we just need to feel things.
    
• What are three specific ways I’m going to care for myself this weekend?
  • We all have different things we enjoy doing. Think of one thing you’ve always been interested in and research it.