Taking Care of You! – Itty Bitty Pity Party
January 27, 2009
Have you ever felt like you just needed a little time to feel depressed? Like somehow if you could allow yourself that time, you would be able to get over it? The only problem is we don’t normally have a plan to get out of it. So, we end up staying in what I call, “the bad place” for too long.
Follow the Itty Bitty Pity Party steps and you’ll be feeling better in no time.
Gather everything you need first.
Items you will need: Door hanger, journal, pen, candles, music, hair brush, clean clothes, and favorite perfume. Oh yes – your chocolate. You might want to create a little Pity Party Basket with everything you need ready to go at a moments notice.
Eliminate all distractions. Tell everyone you MUST be left alone. Download and print your door hanger here Hang it on your door. If you’re thinking you might use this a lot, laminate it!
Go to your designated party location. A master bathroom, closet, or bedroom, are good locations.
If you have a bathroom in your master bedroom. Lock the master bedroom door, then lock the bathroom door too. It’s empowering! If you don’t have locks, pretend to lock out the world.
- Now get your Ta-Dah Mom Journal (I know you don’t have one – you’re going to have to pretend on this too. – any journal will do)
- Light your candles. An essential oils candle is an awesome way to change or enhance your mood. You will want an uplifting scent reserved just for your IBPP. Some good choices are spicy cinnamon, citrus, or you can purchase an aromatherapy candle to uplift the spirit. To make some of your own scents read this.
- You will have ten minutes to complete these tasks – set a timer!
- For one minute write in your journal everything you can think of that is frustrating you. Don’t worry, complete sentences aren’t necessary. Here ends the “Pity”
- Now sit up straight and take a few deep breaths. Here begins the Party!
- Begin playing some uplifting music. What are some of your favorites? Leave a comment of your favorite music so others can enjoy it too.
- On a clean piece of paper, spend three minutes writing sentences that begin with, “I love…I’m thankful for…I’m blessed by…” One of your sentences can be, “I’m thankful for Terri and Ta-Dah Mom!”
- Close your eyes for a moment – DO NOT fall asleep!
- Take a moment to enjoy some hot chocolate, or a decadent piece of chocolate that you have saved for this moment. Chocolate should be enjoyed in moderation and in a special way. Don’t wolf down that chocolate! Lindor Chocolates are perfect for this party. Get a coupon here Lindt Lindor Truffles
- Sit up and take a couple more deep breaths. Allow the aroma of the candle to envelope you.
- Change into your favorite outfit.
- Brush your hair.
- Refresh your make-up.
- Look in the mirror (c’mon, you can do it!) Smile at YOU.
Throw your arms up in the air and say, TA-DAH!
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Giggles!!!….I was so anxious andfired up tostart my very own”pity party”….I read….” clothes ” hanger instead of ” door ” hanger!!!…..I got such a laugh at my own foolishness I no longer needed a … “party pity “…..lol….
Yhank you for pointing out that something as simple as 10 minutes may make a world of difference in one’s day!!!….
Many Huggz for You!!!
Wonderful ideas.
Sometimes a comedy album might work instead of music, it has for me.
I really enjoy your website, it has something eternal about it.
Something wholesome.