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🐾 Future You

Think about a 'near future you' and how you can give them an extra boost. Maybe it's you when you get home in the evening, or a week in advance, either way, spoil them!

Some examples:

- "Future me would be so happy to have a clean kitchen to cook in later."

- "Let's lay our favourite pyjamas out so future me can get a comfortable night's sleep."

- "It's getting late, I should go to bed so future me has lots of energy tomorrow."

Showing yourself love by putting in a little bit of extra effort can really help with motivation! Really take on the role of a doting parent if you're able.

🐾 Inner Monologue

Similar to Future You, the goal here is to separate your stream of consciousness (the part of you that makes choices), and the part of you that isn't feeling in control. Speak kindly in your mind, like you would to a child. Console them, encourage them, even over the little things.

Some examples:

- "Oh dear, I know you're tired but we need to get a shower. Let's get it done quickly and then you can rest."

- "Look at you go, brushing your teeth! We're going to feel so much better once we're freshened up."

- "This work is hard, isn't it? After it's done, we'll do something nice and relaxing."

- "Almost done. You're being really brave."

🐾 Show Your Inner Child Your Life

What would they love about your life? Your hobbies, your friends, the fact you still like their favourite band? See your world through the eyes of a child who would idolise a grownup like you, who never stopped being fun.

🐾 Let Your Inner Child Plan Your Day

Let them choose your outfit, activities and meals. Whatever that little voice decides, that's what you'll do.

🐾 What Would A Toddler Need?

At our core, we aren't much more complicated than we were when we were little. When children are in bad moods, we don't hold a grudge against them, we consider what might be making them so fussy. We never really grow out of that, even the strongest, toughest people in our lives get hangry or overwhelmed. If we're feeling burnt out, grumpy, or on the verge of tears - it might be time to ask what a toddler would need. Sometimes the most intense emotions can be fixed with some quiet time or a snack.

🐾 Reward Charts

Struggling to get something done? Make yourself a little reward chart and buy yourself stickers. Add prizes or rewards for milestones or streaks, and commit to treating yourself when you achieve them.

🐾 Making Time For Whimsy

I promise you it's good and important!! Plan adventures, arts and crafts, time with friends, movie nights, anything - and get excited! Always have something to look forward to if you can. If you look online, you're likely to find really fun events for cheap/free in your area, like pottery/painting classes and meet ups.

🐾 Other Suggestions:

- Plan to cook/order your favourite food when you know a day will be stressful

- Make a routine with yourself and stick to it. Maybe every Friday, you go for a walk or do a face mask and paint your nails!