Let’s face it; there isn’t always time to plan for pleasure, especially during a global pandemic and civil unrest. That’s where finding and relishing simple pleasures comes in. The key to reducing stress and living a life you love through simple pleasures is to be intentional in finding them and grateful for experiencing them. Following is a list of mine. I’ve added them to the worksheet below with space for you to write your own. Print it out, fill it out, and put it somewhere to help you remember to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
Getting into cool sheets
The smell of wet concrete after the rain
Laughing babies
An empty email box
Barefeet in the sand
PB&J on toast
Grilled cheese
Squash soup
Watching my son play pillow fights
A warm cup of tea with honey
Iced animal cookies
Listening to the ocean
Blowing bubbles
Walking into a cleanroom
Taking a long hot shower
Swimming at night
Swimming naked
Picnic in the park
The warm sun on my face
Crossing something off of my to-do list
Whipped cream
A nap
Singing along to the radio in the car
Easy yoga
Walking barefoot in the grass
Laughing until I cry
Running in the rain
Guacamole
Sugar cereal
A hug from someone I care about
Giving a compliment
Receiving an unexpected compliment
A cool breeze against my skin
A scented candle
A baby’s laugh
The smell of popcorn
The smell of fresh-baked cookies
The first sip of coffee
A high-five
A cold glass of water on a hot day
A warm cup of cocoa with marshmallows on a cold day
Getting an unexpected text from someone I care about
A new pair of jeans
Sharing an unexpected moment with a stranger
A good poem
The city skyline at night
Someone brushing my hair
Finding an old picture of myself for my family
A warm towel after a shower
Petting a puppy
The smell of an old book
Opening a new journal
Kittens on the internet
For more self-care ideas for moms on the go check out, 5 Mental Self-Care Ideas For Busy Moms.
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