#jesspicks - Issue #4
This week continues to be about self-care as I'm still under the weather. The doctor gave me another course of antibiotics along with a steroid so it's forced me to say no to a lot of things and rest (a lot). It's been tough to miss some events and to cancel some meetings, but I feel like I owed it to myself and my health to do so.
If we don't make time for self-care and keep on work, work, working (like Rihanna sings), our bodies will force us to slow down. So try to build in as much self-care and downtime as you can - whatever that looks like for you. Whether it's ending your work day at 5pm, having a Saturday-free social media day, getting a massage, or doing some coloring. Make sure to build in time for a break.
Yesterday, I treated myself to a solo movie date to see Bad Moms - hilarious, inappropriate and just what I needed. Also the soundtrack is aaaa-mazing.
Hit reply and let me know how you're going to build some self-care time into your schedule.
On to the picks for the week!
Speaking of solo movie dates...
14 Self Date Ideas - Fun Things You Should Try On Your Own! [Yes and Yes] — www.yesandyes.org
Definitely take a look through this list to get some ideas on fun things you can do on your own. My solo movie dates are a great way for me to recharge.
Get more eyes on your next blog post.
10 Steps to Get Your Next Blog Post 1,000+ Views [Michelle Shaeffer] — michelleshaeffer.com
This checklist is amazing. I'm definitely keeping it handy for my next blog post. I already share my posts on social media but I like the additional things Michelle suggests we do especially when it comes to Twitter (#5) and the tips in #3 and #8.
Because it's so easy to forget how amazing we are...
Read This If Nobody Texted You Good Morning [Thought Catalog] — thoughtcatalog.com
THIS --> "You are so much more than the person who nobody texted this morning. You are encompassing. You are fierce. You are a blazing, roaring fire in a world full of people who’ve been burnt. So please, refuse to let the wounded people extinguish you. Refuse to be tamed. Refuse to flicker down into a meagre, burnt-out coal because somebody else is not tending to your flame."
A recipe for more meaningful coffee meetings.
How to network without wasting each other's time [Chicago Tribune] — www.chicagotribune.com
This post gives you a great approach for navigating coffee dates - those you have been invited to and those you have requested. I especially like the idea of sharing your "story of self" and getting clear on each other's why to help lead the conversation.