The one you forgot to pour into...

Spoiler: it’s YOU...

Hey Ya'll Hey! 

Last week's message was so well received, thank you to everyone who provided feedback. 

Now that you've identified where your energy is going and your need for that energy to return back to you,  let's dive into Part 2 of the "Tend to Your Radius" series...

You’re the planner. The peacemaker. The provider.
The strategist. The nurturer. The fix-it friend.

But behind the logistics and leadership,
there’s a quiet voice asking:

When will I tend to me?

Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s your first line of alignment.
When your body is tired, when your mind is racing, when your soul is frayed at the edge
That’s not weakness. That’s a signal.
You don’t owe anyone your burnout.
You owe yourself your presence. 

Start small.

A quiet morning.
A walk with no phone.
A massage where you’re not just relaxing; you’re returning.

✨ You are the source, not just the servant. Tend to yourself like you matter.

Because you do!

Self-care isn’t indulgent, it’s essential.
It’s not about spa days or silence (though those help)
It’s about staying connected to yourself while the world pulls on you.

It’s a signal to pour back in.

✨ Your wellbeing is NOT optional. It’s the source of your clarity, creativity, and peace.

Your Anchor This Week:

Choose ONE day for self-devotion this week. Here are 10 ways to honor it:

1. Take yourself on a solo date.
   No errands. No obligations. Just joy.
2. Wake up and start slow.
   No phone. Just breath, stillness, and something warm in your cup.
3. Block off a “non-negotiable” hour.
   Whether it’s a nap, journaling, yoga, or walking in silence, make it yours.
4. Speak kindly to yourself out loud.
   YES, say it. Remind your nervous system who you are and that you’re safe.
5. Play music and move your body freely.
   Not for exercise. For expression.
6. Write yourself a letter from your future self.
   Let the wiser, softer you speak to the version that needs reassurance now.
7. Take a “yes-free” day.
   Give yourself permission to pause, decline, or delegate without guilt. Exercise the power of "NO"
8. Choose one thing to release.
   A thought. A habit. A digital distraction. Let it go for 24 hours and feel the shift.
9. Do something your younger self would’ve loved.
   Finger paint. Swing at the park. Buy the candy. Let them come out and play.
10. Book the massage. Or the class. Or the therapy.
    Invest in your own care the way you do for others.

Take your time... call your energy, light and power back to you.

 We're in this together... YOU GOT THIS !!

Warmly,

Faith E. Smash, LMT
Team Nenriki

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What does the idea of true self-devotion feel like to you?
​How will you implement it this week?