25 Self Care Ideas

Do you practice self care?

I sure do. 

When it is time for Amy self care -

I read. or write. or take myself out to dinner. or watch a movie. or go for a latte and people watch. or create a necklace. or go for a walk downtown. or spend time in my garden. 

or whatever makes me happy at that moment. 

Self care is soooooo very important. 

I feel it's the foundation of you.

Some people seem to get confused about self care. 

They mistakenly call self care acts "selfish". 

This fires me up! 

There is a huge difference in practicing self care and 

being selfish. 

Self care is never ever selfish. 

You have to take care of yourself first! 

Taking care of yourself makes you a better you all around.

You'll be happier, healthier, and will be able to 

take better care of others. 

We must fill ourselves up first with self-love and respect. 

When we are filled, then we have enough to give to others. 

You cannot give from an empty well. 

You have a right to say no to 

people/situations without explanation. 

You are in control of you and your life. 

You decide how much you want to handle.

Remember making yourself a priority and loving yourself doesn't make you selfish. 

It makes your soul shine!

25 Suggestions for Self Care 

1. take a bubble bath 
2. take a walk in the park 
3. induldge in a glass or two of your favorite wine 
4. read a good book
5. journal 
6. take yourself out to dinner 
7. take yourself to the movies 
8. go on a hike in the woods 
9. walk barefoot in the grass feeling the grounding energy of the earth beneath your feet
10. cook something up in the ktichen 
11. watch a movie or an inspiring documentary 
12. go for a swim 
13. meditate 
14. explore a nearby town 
15. go to a live concert 
16. practice yoga 
17. get a haircut 
18. treat yourself to a spa day 
19. set a new goal 
20. write poetry 
21. work with a life coach 
22. plant flowers in the garden 
23. play with art journaling 
24. hang out at the local coffee shop sipping your favorite latte 
25. turn off electronics for a day - no computer, no tv, no phone 

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Peace, Inspiration, & Love,

~Amy

The Magick Muse

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a holistic life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Love Our True Selves

I like to read something inspirational every morning. 

Lately, my book of choice is, 

"Blessings, Prayers and Declarations for a Heartful Life" 

by Julia Cameron. 

This particular insight really touched my soul.

It's a beautiful reminder that we are 
all beautiful in our own unique ways. 

Honor each other for that. 

Let your own light shine and 
allow those in your life to shine their own light.

I love others for their true selves.

I bless and salute the divine goodness available 

in all human beings and in all human beings. 

I allow people to be uniquely themselves, 

bringing their true natures and true gifts to our relationships.

 I do not demand that those who love me change 

their essential nature for my comfort. 

I do not hide or pretend I am different from what I am. 

I trust that each of us is a 

perfect part of the divine whole. 

I trust that each of us is as lovable as we are.

I allow originality, inventiveness, and variability in 

my loving relationships. 

I invite the unique souls in my life to 

love me as their true selves allow.

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Peace, Inspiration, & Love,

~Amy

The Magick Muse

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a holistic life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Tapping Tuesdays~Getting a good night's sleep.

Do you ever have trouble sleeping?

We all do from time to time.

Try out this tapping video the next time you are 

in bed tossing and turning.

Pleasant dreams!

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
The Magick Muse

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

I Choose To Shine Coaching Package

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

-Marianne Williamson

I have to say when I'm looking for a coach 

and I see the traditional packages, 

I get overwhelmed.

So-I'm making it easy.

I'm offering 3 different monthly magickal coaching packages.

Just 3 choices.

Good for one entire month.

One package is called,
"I Choose to Shine".

I Choose to Shine is all about 

liberating your fears and radiating your true light. 

We will double your self-confidence
and release what is holding you back.

 Great for artists that have fears of 

releasing their craft out into the world or

anyone going through a major transition in their life. 

The world needs you, but first you have to believe it yourself. 

We are all meant to shine. 

 I will check in with you weekly with for accountability plus we will have 1-2 coaching calls. 

Special price of $45 for one month.

*special prices available only through October 1, 2014*

Click here or see the paypal drop down options below. 

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Make your selection:

Decluttering: Inside & Out $45.00 USD I Choose to Shine $45.00 USD Choose Your Own Coaching Adventure $75.00 USD

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
The Magick Muse

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Solo Mountain Getaway

Chillin'

Do you ever feel you just need to get away for a few days?

Pack up the car with things you love and hit the road?

I used to go on solo adventures all the time.

Since I've moved to Asheville, not so much.

I'm bringing Amy-ventures back.

I'm running away this Thursday for a nice

looooong weekend getaway.

I am so ready.

My soul needs this.

We all need quality time with ourselves. 

When was the last time you had a date with yourself?

Take yourself out this weekend. 

Go for a hike. Read a book. Journal.

Spend time with just you.

I'll be spending time with just me.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
~Amy
The Magick Muse

Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams
is a life coach, crafter of sorts, writer, herbalist, reverend, and all out muse.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. 

She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. 

Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. 

She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

I is for well, I - Pagan Blog Project

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I is for I.
As in me, myself, and I.

I get sad when I see people not living the life they want -
when they don't 
put themselves first -
when they don't love themselves.



One of the best love affairs to have is 
with yourself.

I love being with just me.
I love having some solitude.
I love some quality self-care.

It's because of these "I" moments, 
that I'm able to love others, give to others,
because I have built a solid foundation of I.

You can't be there for others if your own personal foundation is weak. If you don't allow yourself any true down time.
If you ignore your callings, your whispers.

Everything starts with I.

Be an authentic strong I
and you will soar.

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When it is time for Amy self-care - 

I read. or write. or take myself out to dinner. or watch a movie. or go for a latte and people watch. or create a necklace. or go for a walk downtown. or spend time in my garden.  or whatever makes me happy at that moment.

How do you practice self-care?
Tell me about it.
How do you celebrate "I"?

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I'm super excited to be a part of 
The Pagan Blog Project. 

Every Friday experience the alphabet of spirituality 
and pagan goodness.

Check out the list of excellent blogs for week 18 of the letter I.
The Pagan Blog Project Week 18 - I

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
 ~Amy
 The Magick Muse

Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams
is a life coach, crafter of sorts, writer, herbalist, reverend, and all out muse.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. 

She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. 

Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. 

She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

My August Artist Date

Blog 29 of 30 ~ Effy Wild's Blogalong ~ Thirty Posts in Thirty Days 

Oh, The Artist Date - part of The Artist's Way 

and Julia Cameron's uber brilliance. 

What is an artist date? 

Well, basically anything you want to do 

that you don't normally do...and you do it alone. 

All alone. Singular. By yourself. If it sounds fun...go do it.

Now...I've been dating myself for years. 

I take myself out on somewhat of a regular basis. 

So I feel my artist dates need to be extra artsy.
I try to do one extra special day for me a month.

So what to do in August?

Well, a lovely lady that works down the hall from me at work knows that I create jewelry. One day Amanda told me all about this beading loom she has and never uses.
She offered to teach me how to use it.

I ventured over to her house this past Saturday morning.
I was overwhelmed with gratitude.
The loom is spectacular, created by a Cherokee woman -
and now it's all mine. 

Bead Loom created by a Cherokee lady named Susan

My fingers learning the loom.

I was gifted the loom plus a box of beads plus 

I got a kick-ass beading lesson. 

What an amazing gift. 

I am so honored. 

Outside her creation room, 

she has a butterfly bush that 

I had to play at before I took off.

Butterfly! 

Butterfly Goodness 

More Butterfly Goodness

There were so many gorgeous butterflies!

I was in complete awe.

As we both stood there in butterfly heaven, 

a red-tailed hawk flew over our heads.

Red-tailed Hawk

Could the day get any better?

Actually...it could.

I ventured over to Black Mountain, NC. 

I work in Black Mountain, 

but I don't get to play in Black Mountain.

My first stop was Veranda Cafe for lunch. 

I chose Veranda because I've recently become acquainted with the amazing-awesome Palette 

that owns the joint with her husband. 

If I like you, I support you.

So - I had to check out her restaurant. 

The view alone was spectacular.

Veranda, Black Mountain, NC 

And the menu - 

The Veranda's Saturday Specials 

and that's just the specials.

I had to go for the bar-b-que plate and holy - 

I'm so glad that I did. 

I had to have the Bar-B-Que plate.

The pulled pork was dripping with yellow bbq sauce that just exploded goodness in my mouth. 

The corn on the cob was just as sweet and juicy as 

my grandpa's corn I loved so much as a child.

Even those baked beans were killer -

and I'm not a fan of baked beans.

I ate ALL of them.

Top it off with tasty coleslaw and man,

I was in a happy food coma. 

I walked off my coma frolicking about

the different unique shops in Black Mountain.

And ended up here -

The Dripolator, Black Mountain, NC

I absolutely love to hang out in coffeehouses.

I took my laptop with me, sipped my drink,

people watched, and blogged.

Sucking down my Heath Bar Frappe

It was a lovely, lovely day.

Pretty Day 

I totally recommend Artist's Dates to everyone. 

It's a great opportunity to reconnect with yourself. 

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
 ~Amy
 The Magick Muse

Amy Riddle is an empowerment coach, crafter of sorts, writer,
herbalist, reverend, and all out muse.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. 

She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. 

Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. 

She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.

Self-care Vs. Selfishness

Blog 23 of 30 ~ Effy Wild's Blogalong ~ Thirty Posts in Thirty Days 

http://leftbrainbuddha.com/self-esteem-isnt-selfish/

Do you practice self-care?

I sure do. 

Self-care is soooooo very important. 

I feel it's the foundation of you.

I know when I need some me time. 

I know when I need some self-care. 

Recently, someone called me selfish for needing some self-care. 

This has never happened to me! 

Self-care is never ever selfish. 

How dare someone say such?

Then, I started noticing how many people do not practice self-care because they think they are being selfish. 

How terrible.

You have to take care of yourself!

Taking care of yourself makes you a better you all around.

You'll be happier, healthier, 

and will be able to take better care of others.

When I know I need some me time I take it. 

I never feel guilty. I never feel selfish. 

And afterwards, I feel more alive...more me again.

When it is time for Amy self-care...

I read. or write. or take myself out to dinner. or watch a movie. or go for a latte and people watch. or create a necklace. or go for a walk downtown. or spend time in my garden.  or whatever makes me happy at that moment.

How do you practice self-care?

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Are you facing a huge transition in your life?

Are you ready to release your obstacles and step forward into the life of your choosing?

Are you kind of lost as to where to even begin? 

Book your free 20 minute consultation with me today. 

Click here.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,

~Amy

The Magick Muse

 Amy Riddle, C.C., Holistic Alchemist and Manifestor of Dreams is a life coach, tapping facilitator, reverend, creatress, teacher, writer, herbalist, and all out muse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine with an emphasis on herbs. She is a certified professional life coach with the Life Coach Institute of Orange County. Amy craves to inspire others to be healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit. She has an affinity for striped socks, stinging nettle, and all things faery.