Motivation Monday: Every Day Find a Simple Way to Spoil Yourself

It's August 1! Where is the time going? I've already seen countdowns to Christmas and Halloween appear on Facebook and such. Apparently people are REALLLLY excited about those things. I mean, I love Christmas but...it's a bit too early. I'm still soaking in the Pensacola heat over here. And by "soaking in," I should clarify that I am literally soaking wet from the humidity and my personal glistening.

August is an exciting month for our little family. We find out where we go next on our Air Force adventure, and that move may just come way sooner than we even realize. 

Anyways, back to the topic. Motivation Monday. (Links to my past posts in the series.) Today's motivation is as follows:

"Every day find a simple way to spoil yourself."

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I've been thinking a lot about how I can find joy in my life every day. And I've realized that more often than not, that joy comes in very small, even minuscule things. Recently, I've realized that I love burning candles in my home. I love the ambiance a candle provides; I love the flickering of the tiny flames; and I love my environment smelling awesome!

Now get this—until recently I NEVER bought candles. If you know me, you may know that I kinda hate spending money. I'm a total saver, and when it comes to buying things...well, there has to be a REALLY good deal for me to justify my purchase. Candles just seemed like a frivolous item. (And candles aren't even that expensive!!!) If I DID happen to have a candle, I never burned it. I think I'd get in the mindset of needing a reason to burn the candle, but then I'd never use it, which in turn would make me think I shouldn't ever buy another one. (Anyone else get caught in that cycle??)

Throughout the last few months I've been burning a candle as much as I can. One of my favorite things to do is light a candle in my room while I get Emerson ready for bed. Then, by the time he's asleep and I'm getting ready for bed and settling into my room, there's a great smell and relaxing environment waiting for me. 

A few weeks ago, I was having a really bad day and my upset self went off shopping. I bought myself a new shirt, some Twizzlers, and a candle because I wanted to cheer myself up. I've LOVED that new candle and realized I don't need an excuse (like a bad day) to treat myself with something I really enjoy. 

With that said, I want to emphasize that there are a million ways to "spoil" yourself that don't require much, if any, money. Whether it's actually giving yourself some quiet time to read a book, attending your favorite fitness class, taking a long shower, watching your favorite show, enjoying a special meal, writing in a journal...the list could go on and on!

So, I challenge you. Get out there and spoil yourself! Find something simple you love and see how you can regularly add it to your life.