Day 1-Take Time to Yourself

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Welcome to the 10-Day Self-Care Challenge! We are so happy you are here to join us 
on this journey to becoming a better you. This challenge is a good way to get introduced 
to better self-care, guiding you through the process of making small changes in your life.
During each day of this email series, you get another ‘assignment’. These assignments 
will show you another way you can practice self-care, but you don’t need to do them 
each day. The challenge is meant to show you a variety of ways you can practice self-
care, but don’t feel like you need to complete them immediately after receiving the 
email.

Make small changes in your own time and as they suit you best. Work with your own 
schedule, but do use this email series as a guide for how you can improve your life. 

Why You Need to Take Time for Yourself

For day 1 of the challenge, we really wanted you to learn more about taking time to 
yourself. While social interactions and family time is also extremely important for health 
and happiness, people often don’t focus on themselves enough.

You might get busy with work responsibilities, or your family takes up all your free time. 
While it may not be realistic to have entire days where you do everything just for you, try 
to find a little time every day just for you.

This allows you to de-stress and re-set your brain. Really try to focus your thoughts on 
yourself, even if for just a few minutes a day.

Some Quick Tips to Get Started


This might be something you struggle with the most, so here are some tips to start 
taking more time for yourself on a regular basis.
Wake up 20 minutes earlier than necessary – Mornings are often busy with getting 
ready for work, cooking breakfast, and making lunches if you have a spouse or children. 
If you know you don’t have time to spend a few minutes alone, set your alarm just a little 
bit earlier. Those 20 minutes you lose of sleep can be all for you, whether you take a 
long, hot shower, go for a morning walk, enjoy coffee on your patio, or write in your 
journal.

Go for an after-dinner walk – Do you have a dog that loves to walk? Why not get 
some more bonding time with your pup while giving yourself a little break. This has 
amazing mental and physical benefits, and can be your new nightly ritual where it’s just 
you and your dog.

If you can find a few minutes to yourself today, you will immediately notice what an 
impact it makes! See you tomorrow. 

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