Badass Self-Care

23/11/2022

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12/10/2022

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24/01/2022

Today’s badass self-care: sleeping in until the last possible minute; adorning myself with meaningful jewelry; 20 minutes at my altar meditating, journal writing, and pulling oracle cards; attempting to nap; using essential oils for emotional support during work; drinking lots of water and hot tea; being gentle with myself; releasing most of my to-do list due to fatigue (didn’t sleep much last night); going to therapy; 10-minute walk outside; home yoga practice; take out for dinner; ending the day with a hot, salty bath.

Nothing on this list felt stressful, rushed, or like a to-do. I have crafted these practices after many years of dedicated work and now they are my default; they no longer feel like work. I also want to acknowledge that I have many privileges that allow me to devote so much time to caring for myself (to name a few: the freedom that comes from working for myself, health insurance; financial and emotional support from my husband).

How did it feel when you read this list of self-care practices? Imagine how it might impact your life if you incorporated even one of the things from my list (or something totally different from your own list)?

I want this for you. I want this for all of us. Space to connect with ourselves. Time to nurture ourselves. Practices that support us in feeling calm and grounded. You deserve care. I hope you know that.

Come learn more. Join me for Badass Self-Care 2022. We begin 2/1. Link to join us: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare

23/01/2022

Badass Self-Care might be for you if…

… you enjoy what I share in social media and want to dive in deeper with me

… you are interested in learning more about meditation or journal writing and creating a daily practice

… you love the idea of concepts like self-love and self trust but you aren’t sure how to actually incorporate them

… you have a big dream that you want to take action toward this year

… you long for a feeling of sacredness in your daily life

… you crave a space where you can come as you are and be welcomed without judgment

We begin 2/1! Link to join us: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare

21/01/2022

I have spent so much of my life acting out of obligation, usually to some invisible "them" who I believed was keeping score of how good of a mother, wife, friend, woman I was or wasn't.

Turns out the invisible "them" is the systems we live inside of - patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, diet culture, ableism. I was measuring myself by the fu**ed up standards of our culture, some warped caricature of what a "perfect woman" looks and acts like.

The biggest lie I bought into from these messages was that my needs didn't matter; that I was here to serve and care for others at whatever cost to myself.

I have spent a decade unpacking these beliefs. And I still have more work to do because the messaging runs deep and has many layers. At its core, this is the work of Badass Self-Care. 

The new message I am working on embodying and sharing with the world is this: You deserve the same beautiful care that you so generously give to others.

I know that many women have a habit of putting other people's needs above their own. This can be especially true for mothers but I believe it impacts all women. I want you to know that you can take care of yourself and still care for others. In fact, you will be a better version of yourself when you are well-rested, nourished, and well-resourced. You taking care of yourself is good for you and for the people around you.

I don't believe in convincing women to care for themselves in order to better serve other people - that's the same old bu****it messaging. And I have to acknowledge that it is actually true - you will be better able to care for others when you are caring for yourself. But that's not why I want you to practice self-care! I want you to practice self-care simply because you deserve care.

This work is so important and impactful. If it speaks to you, I hope you will join me for Badass Self-Care 2022.

Link to register: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare

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19/01/2022

I had this moon cycle tattooed on my back to remind me of the power of connecting with my feminine nature.

Honor is the sixth and final component of Badass Self-Care. It is the practice of claiming our truth, celebrating ourselves, and honoring our feminine nature.

This is the part of the course where we explore the messages we have received about being a woman and how those messages have impacted our lives. We name the parts of ourselves that we have denied or disowned and we begin to reclaim our whole self. We practice connecting with nature’s cycles as a way to honor our feminine nature.

Honestly, it is big medicine and there is great power and potential inside of it. Reconnecting with and reclaiming our feminine nature is the path back to loving and trusting ourselves. And that changes everything.

Badass Self-Care begins on 2/1. I’d love for you to join us. Registration is here and at the link in my bio: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare

10/01/2022

This is me in this moment. Content, relaxed, grateful, inspired.

I’ve been keeping my promise to myself to do less this year. (It’s only been 10 days but damn it feels so good!)

This is the difference Badass Self-Care has made for me: I feel the way I want to feel inside of my life.

Before Badass Self-Care I didn’t even pause long enough to check in with myself and notice how I was feeling or what I needed. I was exhausted and anxious and mostly just kept pushing through my days.

Now I pause several times throughout the day to check in with myself. I have specific practices that I engage in to care for myself. I have learned to say no and to ask for help (still an edge for me, but I do it!). I have created space in my life so that I can nurture myself the way I nurture others. It feels so good and it feels right. The other way was not sustainable.

I know so many women live in the space of pushing through in order to care for others. I want you to know there is an alternative. I’d love for you to join us in Badass Self-Care to learn more. You deserve to feel the way you want to feel inside of your life.

Link to join us in my bio: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare

07/01/2022

Some of the topics covered in Badass Self-Care… it’s a lot! That’s why we have six beautiful months together. Which of these are you most interested in hearing more about?

Link to join in my bio and here: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare

05/01/2022

Adorning myself is a simple act that helps infuse the sacred into my daily life. Lipstick, nail polish, bracelets, earrings, and rings may seem like trivial things but for me having my outsides match my insides is a spiritual practice. Expressing myself is no trivial matter.

The fifth component of Badass Self-Care is Act. During this month of the course we focus on supporting one another as we take action toward our dreams. This can be something (seemingly) small, such as adorning oneself, or something much bigger like starting a business or writing a book.

At this point in the course (month 5!) we work together to set up routines and rituals to support you as you take steps toward your dreams. This is where we get s**t done!

We all have dreams inside of us. I want you to know you don’t have to go it alone. Working toward your goals within a community of women offers support and accountability. And it’s more fun!

Link to join us in my bio: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare

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31/12/2021

Gratitude really is the secret sauce! Practicing gratitude has been found to improve both physical and mental health. It feels good to pause and focus on what we are thankful for.

I’d love to hear what you’re grateful for as this year comes to close. ❤️

I name what I’m grateful for every day in my mind but writing it down hits differently. This is why there are so many journal prompts around gratitude in my new book, Badass Self-Care.

Everyone who signs up for the 6-month course receives a free book, along with one of my signature Badass Self-Care essential oil rollers. I also include a few other surprises because I love creating fun packages to send to my people. 🥰

Link to join us is in my bio: https://www.melindascime.com/badassselfcare