5 Simple Non-Food Soul Soothers

The sunrises here in Colorado have been spectacular lately…

Spending time admiring the natural beauty around me is my favorite way to soothe my soul. Much more effective than say – 27 Oreo’s and half a pint of ice cream.

Non-Food Nurturers provide a dose of pleasure and contentment. They create good feelings + soothe the soul without all the extra calories.

Here are 5 simple ways to soothe your soul (without food)…

1. Read Fiction.

I joined a book club in January of this year because I knew I was reading too much serious stuff (self-help, psychology, business books, oh my). Now I still love me some Brene Brown, but instead of curling up with latest and greatest edition of…

• improve yourself
• uplevel your life
• become your best self

…consider adding something more lighthearted or whimsical to the mix. I’m currently devouring The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler. It’s filled with tarot cards and traveling carnivals – hauntingly fun and perfect for fall.

2. Unplug!

For an hour, an evening, a day. No email. No Facebook. Read a book. Take a bath. Have a conversation with your spouse minus the iPhones. Stare at the sky. You can do it.

3. Keep a Savor Life Journal

Write down one thing every day that was lovely or made you smile or filled your heart with joy. Read more about keeping a Savor Life Journal here.

4. Spend Time Appreciating Nature

Even if you live in Manhattan, you can visit Central Park or look for the moon in the sky or admire the sunset.

5. Say No

You don’t have to do ALL THE THINGS. If it excites you, say yes. If it doesn’t, say no.  How do you know if you’re saying yes when you should be saying no? One word – resentment. Saying no = less resentment = more time to nurture your soul.

XO ~Robyn

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