What type of self-care is right for you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How big a part of your life is your self-care practice?

  • A.
    Self-care practice? You mean using the steam from the dishwasher as a facial, right? Yeah, I take care of myself.
  • B.
    Ommm… I take time for me every single morning, no matter what. I have a set routine that I do and I meditate for at least 10 minutes.
  • C.
    I hit up classes at my local fitness studio at least once a week! I NEED to work it out because I get so stressed.
  • D.
    Oh my gosh! If only I had time to get back to my self-care. I remember when I used to do it regularly, I had WAY less stress.
• 2.
  Do you like to exercise?

  • A.
    Oh heck yes! I go for a run or hit up the gym at least 2-5 times a week.
  • B.
    I’m more of a go for a walk or a hike kinda person. I don’t like to push myself.
  • C.
    I used to. But ever since we had kids, I’ve found it very difficult to find the time. 
  • D.
    Does dancing count? That’s my favorite way to move my body!
• 3.
  How bout singing in the shower?

  • A.
    Um. Sometimes I sing along to the radio in my car. But you DO NOT want to hear it.
  • B.
    When I was a kid I sang all the time, but I’m a bit more quiet and reserved these days.
  • C.
    I could take it or leave it. I really prefer silence.
  • D.
    Oh yeah! I love singing! Out loud! With people or without. This world is made up of vibrations and I love chiming in with my own voice!
• 4.
  On a scale of 1 - 10, how stressed out are you usually?

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  • A.
    1-3: I’m hardly ever stressed out and when it comes up, I’m able to move through it pretty easily.
  • B.
    4-6: My life’s pretty busy and it sometimes becomes a bit much, but I’m rarely overwhelmed.
  • C.
    7-9: Oh my gosh, between work and family and social obligations, I can sometimes turn into a bit of a stressed out mess.
  • D.
    10+: My life is high pressure and I deal with it. But I’m having trouble sleeping, finding myself snapping at my kids and significant other, and sometimes suffer full-on anxiety attacks.
• 5.
  What’s your favorite way to deal with your stress?

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  • A.
    Ignore it. Or eat it away. I’ve heard that exercise helps, but I’m not sure where to start
  • B.
    Watch tv and veg out. I know it’s not the best strategy, but I’m honestly just so tired at the end of the day and I want to do literally nothing.
  • C.
    Go to the gym or for a run. I’ve got to get my body moving.
  • D.
    Prayer. I’ve just got to connect with my spirit and I start to feel way better.
• 6.
  What your #1 self-care goal?

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  • A.
    Hmm. Maybe just becoming more aware and at one with myself?
  • B.
    I’d love to learn to accept myself the way I am.
  • C.
    I want to be my best self for me and my family. Whatever self-care I can do to make that happen, I'll do it! 
  • D.
    I’d love to learn how to actually rest. And maybe start getting better sleeps. Oh! And if my brain could just slow down for one minute, that’d be nice.
• 7.
  Do you consider yourself a spiritual person?

  • A.
    Yes! If by spiritual you mean religious. I’m committed to my relationship with God and I love my traditional community.
  • B.
    Not really. I’m not against the idea but I don’t pretend that I know what’s going on past what meets the eye. I guess you could call me agnostic.
  • C.
    Nahhh. We are living in a material world and I am a material, um, person. I resonate most with science and consider myself an atheist.
  • D.
    Praise goddess, you better believe it! I believe that we are spirits having a human experience, here to learn our lessons and transcend our limits. And I’m SO here for it.
• 8.
  Which of these quotes resonates best with you?

  • A.
    “Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live."
  • B.
    "The sun will rise, and we will try again."
  • C.
    “Each morning is an opportunity to be the person you were born to be. Each morning is an opportunity to take this chance . . . take this risk . . . blossom into the new evolution of human consciousness . . . create the greatest possibility of your life.”
  • D.
    “You can't pour from an empty cup." 

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You Need... MEDITATION

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  Your life may be busy, but you are rocking it! Whether it’s school, work, family, or spending time with your friends, you do what you can to show up. If only it didn’t leave you so exhausted that at the end of the day that there’s no way you feel like working out, engaging your mind, or socializing. Especially because sometimes your mental load from the day gets to be too much for you.The good news? Meditation is perfect for you.You can do it in the comfort of your own home. Meditation is a deep but gentle practice that will help you recalibrate your nervous system and steep into a state of true relaxation (as opposed to bingeing yet another Netflix series)...And once you start to feel fully rested, you may just find that you’ve got the energy to take on more physical practice, or get back to any other sort of exercise that you used to love!“You can't pour from an empty cup."Here are 2 meditation apps you can use from the comfort of your own home!1) Calm! This app is amazing for beginners because it has different prompts to help you learn meditation as well as help you to sleep. They have video lessons, music, and nature scenes to help ease you into a meditative state. You can try it out for five minutes and breathe deeply or dive in and try for longer!2) Expectful! This meditation app is catered towards mamas especially. It also is great for beginners and helping you through whatever stage of motherhood you're in. They’re also easy to implement into daily life and will get you feeling calmer and less stressed in no time.And who am I to tell you all this? Funny you should ask...Hey There!My name is Kelly Pledger, and I am a boy momma, amateur baker, professional eater, and self-care promoter. I believe in sprinkling kindness, joy, & gratitude into people's lives. I help stressed-out mamas find joy and gratitude in motherhood through online courses and coaching.And I’m here to support you, no matter where you’re at on your self-care journey!Looking for some extra support, mama?1) Follow me on Instagram! I hop on stories at least once a week, answering any and all questions my followers throw at me.3) Check out the Blog! I’ve got lots of free resources to get you started.And look out for me in your inbox...I’ll be hopping in there soon to give you more tips on how to relax, deal with stress, and reconnect with yourself.
• 2.
  You Need... To Engage Your Mind

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  Your life may be busy, but you are rocking it! Whether it’s school, work, family, or spending time with your friends, you do what you can to show up. You love going for long walks and don’t mind hitting up the gym every once in a while. But you could definitely use some more quality time for your mind. The good news? There are so many options for engaging your mind.Whether you go to a studio or choose to do it in the comfort of your own home, gentle hatha yoga is a deep but gentle practice that will help you bring more mobility to your body and recalibrate your nervous system.It’ll also help you get rid of any of that stress you might be ignoring...And once you let it go, you may just find that you’ve got the energy to take on a more physical practice, or get back to any other sort of exercise that you used to love!“You can't pour from an empty cup."Here Are 3 Self-Care Practices You Can Do In the Comfort of Your Own Home!1) Read a book! Books are great for helping you to escape the heaviness of the mental load and let you recharge. It is just what you need to relax and flow into a calmer and happier state of mind. Whether you can sneak a chapter in or just a few pages, find the time to take that escape! 2) Journal! This is a great activity to help you get things off your mind and onto paper. If your mind is just too full, you may find yourself getting stressed often. Journaling can be an amazing way to express those feelings and get them off your chest. You can start small and simply write down your to do lists or thoughts to simply get them off your mind. Or, you can take the time to do daily journal entries of whatever it is that is overwhelming you. Whatever you have the time for, just start by putting pen to paper!3) Puzzle! In order for our minds to be strong enough to carry the mental load, we have to exercise it! one way to do this is by doing a puzzle or a word search of some kind. When you're so involved in the activity you're doing that your mind forgets about everything else, that's flow! And that is exactly what your mind needs to recharge! And who am I to tell you all this? Funny you should ask...Hey There!My name is Kelly Pledger, and I am a boy momma, amateur baker, professional eater, and self-care promoter. I believe in sprinkling kindness, joy, & gratitude into people's lives. I help stressed-out mamas find joy and gratitude in motherhood through and online courses and coaching.And I’m here to support you, no matter where you’re at on your self-care journey!Looking for some extra support, mama?1) Follow me on Instagram! I hop on stories at least once a week, answering any and all questions my followers throw at me.3) Check out the Blog! I’ve got lots of free resources to get you started.And look out for me in your inbox...I’ll be hopping in there soon to give you more tips on how to relax, deal with stress, and reconnect with yourself.
• 3.
  You Need... EXERCISE 

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  Your life may be busy, but you are rocking it!Whether it’s school, work, family, or spending time with your friends, you do what you can to show up.You’re athletic, you love pushing yourself, and you often spend your time off being active and getting outside. Your workouts should help you balance your body, breath, and mind.The good news? Exercise is perfect for you.Whether you go to a studio or choose to do it in the comfort of your own home, exercise will help you bring more mobility to your body and recalibrate your nervous system.It’ll also help you get rid of any extra stress you might be carrying… so you can be more present in every passing moment!“You can't pour from an empty cup"Here Are 3 Forms of Exercise You Can Do:1) Yoga! Yoga is great for helping you to deepen your breath (and deep breaths are what the body needs to really relax) and flexibility. Also, similar to meditation it is a great way to connect your mind and body. 2) Go for a Run! This is a great way to loosen up your body and let go of all the stress you're holding in. It also never hurts to get outside as often as you can. If you're short on time or help, put the baby in a stroller and run out the door for as long as you'd like. Getting started is always the hardest part!3) Sweat App! Kayla Itsines workout app is perfect for mamas! They have short at-home workouts you can do that require little to no equipment. You'll definitely be sweating your booty off in no time!And who am I to tell you all this? Funny you should ask...Hey There!My name is Kelly Pledger, and I am a boy momma, amateur baker, professional eater. I believe in sprinkling kindness, joy, & gratitude into people's lives. I help stressed-out mamas find joy and gratitude in motherhood through and online courses and coaching.And I’m here to support you, no matter where you’re at on your self-care journey!Looking for some extra support, mama?1) Follow me on Instagram! I hop on stories at least once a week, answering any and all questions my followers throw at me.3) Check out the Blog! I’ve got lots of free resources to get you started.And look out for me in your inbox...I’ll be hopping in there soon to give you more tips on how to relax, deal with stress, and reconnect with yourself.
• 4.
  You Need... Quality time with family/friends

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  You’re super unique and you love to dance and sing. You’ve always felt a connection to spirit and universal energy. Even though life can be super stressful sometimes, you find comfort and solace in the knowledge that we are all one. You’re ready to shake off the stress and step into a deeper understanding of your true self and what makes you happy.The good news? Quality time with family and friends is perfect for you.Whether you call someone via facetime or meet up for coffee, you need to talk through your feelings and work towards finding a solution. That quality time will help you get rid of any extra stress you might be carrying… so you can be more present in every passing moment! So pick up your phone and set up a friend date. You'll be feeling like yourself again in no time!“You can't pour from an empty cup."And who am I to tell you all this? Funny you should ask...Hey There!My name is Kelly Pledger, and I am a boy momma, amateur baker, professional eater. I believe in sprinkling kindness, joy, & gratitude into people's lives. I help stressed-out mamas find joy and gratitude in motherhood through and online courses and coaching.And I’m here to support you, no matter where you’re at on your self-care journey!Looking for some extra support, mama?1) Follow me on Instagram! I hop on stories at least once a week, answering any and all questions my followers throw at me.3) Check out the Blog! I’ve got lots of free resources to get you started.And look out for me in your inbox...I’ll be hopping in there soon to give you more tips on how to relax, deal with stress, and reconnect with yourself.