I just finished reading a book that multiple friends have been asking me to read for a couple years: The Five Love Languages.
While trying to figure out what my own “love language” is, I’ve been trying to remember what I do to make myself feel loved and cared for (beyond the priorities of sleep, working out, a healthy way of eating and a clean/organized home).
It turns out that my love language is gifts, and I do buy myself gifts when I’m feeling blue, ecstatically happy, celebrating closing a deal or feeling stressed out. And we’re not talking “retail therapy.” I don’t go bonkers on clothes and shoes (though I’d have such a great wardrobe if I did).
No, I either buy myself flowers or take myself out to a special meal or get stuff to make a great dinner and cocktails at home.
Tonight, I made a beehive to the fancy local grocer and picked up some ingredients to make grapefruit margaritas and a bleu cheese, walnut and mushroom tart.
How do you take care of yourself? Do you have any rituals that are sure to cheer you up or make you happy?
