Weekly Happiness Note February 27, 2025
Adopting A Self-Care Mindset That Will Stick
"Self-care isn’t about doing more—it’s about recognizing and appreciating the small, consistent ways you can show up for yourself each day."
Happy Thursday,
We often think of self-care as something to plan, perfect, or add to our already full plates. But what if it’s not about doing more but simply noticing the care already within reach? This week’s Happiness Note is about shifting your mindset—helping you see that self-care isn’t out of reach; it’s already woven into your daily life. Want to feel more balanced and at ease? Come check out this week’s note.
In gratitude, ❤ Emily
This week’s topic and inspiration come from the article: “Adopting A Self-Care Mindset That Will Stick.”
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Remember the Good
Self-care isn’t just about the big moments—it’s in the small, everyday things we do for ourselves without even realizing it. From brushing your teeth to savoring your morning coffee, these acts of care already exist in your daily life. When you take a step back and recognize them, you begin to see that self-care isn’t something you need to chase; it’s something you’re already practicing.
Tip for remembering the good: Today, take a moment to acknowledge the little things you do for yourself—they all add up to a life well cared for.
Feel Your Best
True self-care flourishes when we learn to appreciate the present moment. As you go through your day, try whispering to yourself: “This is a gift for you from me.” Whether it’s a peaceful moment alone, a deep breath of fresh air, or a heartfelt laugh with a friend, these are the moments that fill your well-being.
Tip to feel your best: The more you focus on the self-care already woven into your life, the more you’ll feel its impact—mind, body, and soul.
Reset As Needed
Life is fluid, and so is self-care. Some days, you’ll feel balanced and strong; other days, you may need a reset. Regularly checking in with yourself allows you to adjust, realign, and offer yourself the care you truly need.
Tip for a reset: Instead of focusing on what’s missing, celebrate what’s working and gently shift what’s not. Self-care is not about perfection—it’s about staying in tune with yourself and making consistent choices that support your well-being.
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Planning for Next Week📝:
Use the framework below to plan your upcoming week: March 3rd - March 9th.
Some people like to map out their forthcoming week on Friday to ease into the weekend, knowing they are ready to hit the road running on Monday. Others (like myself) have a Sunday planning ritual. Do what works best for you. Over the years, in supporting many people in their planning and goal-setting, it seems to work best to pick a day of the week that’s easy to stick to so that your weekly planning becomes a habit and ritual.
What are your wins? Before you organize the upcoming week, “March 3rd - March 9th”, reflect on the week you are wrapping up. What are your wins (big or small)? What is something you are grateful for? What have you learned about yourself this week? Record your reflections in your journal or the Notes section of the Planner Printout. Feel free to comment below (others in this community will also be able to see your comment) or hit reply to this note and share directly with me.
Planner PDF printout: This printout is from the ‘Fall in Love with Your Life, Seasonal Planner’ and will give you the framework and planning system to help you organize your upcoming week: March 3rd - March 9th. Click here to access. You will need to enter a password to open the PDF. It’s in all caps: FILWYL
Accountability: If you’d like an accountability check-in to support you in making the weekly planning ritual a regular habit, just hit reply to this email after you’ve organized your week and let me know you’re organized and complete. Feel free to share your weekly intention/power word. I’m always happy to be the check-in support and would love to celebrate your wins.
Instructional Video: Get free access to this mini 20-minute video course. It will show you how to efficiently use the ‘Fall in Love With Your Life, Seasonal Planner’ method of organizing your week. Go here to access the free video course.
Priorities: What are your top three priorities for the upcoming week? What are some of the daily ways you will prioritize yourself? Remember to balance your energy output with energy input. Think: What has been energizing me lately? What has been draining my energy?
Share your intention for the week of March 3rd - March 9th.
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