Self-Improvement ≠ Self-Nourishment

September is Self-Improvement Month. There's lots on the web with all kinds of self-improvement ideas. I don't know about you, but that word rubs me the wrong way. When I think of "improvement" it congers up more negative feelings than positive, it's more to fix something up that may be old or broken... you know, like, home improvement or improving your exercise habits. I prefer self-nourishment and self-care, it shifts the perspective to a positive vibe, and perspective is everything. When we implement daily nourishment and care in our life, there won't be a need for "improvement". The leveling-up happens naturally. 

So what are some things to nurture and care for yourself this month?

1. eat nourishing foods (veggies, fruits, healthy fats, fiber)
2. up your hydration
3. move daily
4. get outside
5. breathe deeply
6. mentor someone
7. write a gratitude list daily
8. decrease your time with technology
9. have a 60-sec dance party
10. create a morning/evening routine
11. take a bath
12. adjust your goals
13. be adaptable
14. align with your purpose
15. travel (safely)
16. learn another language
17. read an inspirational book
18. roll on some essential oils 
19. pause and focus on something beautiful
20. write a love note to yourself
21. eat less foods that cause inflammation and irritability 
22. clean up your beauty and skincare products
23. stop eating chemicals
24. call your sibling/parent/niece/nephew and tell them you miss them
25. text a friend that you haven't heard from
26. sleep in
27. watch a movie
28. brain dump all your crazy dreams onto paper (and see which ones come true!)
29. eat the damn cookie
30. place your hands on your heart and "hold" yourself