I finished my work by midafternoon because I’d gotten ahead on it yesterday while waiting for a big load of laundry to dry. Rather than jumping into any projects or household chores in today’s “extra” free time, I got myself a cup of hot tea and enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
This has been a quiet and restful week for me. Consistent with giving myself permission to be, as set forth in my 2026 New Year’s Resolution post, I’ve decided to treat myself to an “Allowed” list for this week’s Nurturing Thursday, as a helpful little reminder.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
This afternoon, I went rowing with my husband while it was sunny and warm. I hadn’t quite reached the intended stopping point in my work, but I decided that it could wait anyway. We both work from home, and there will always be time for more work. There won’t always be lovely spring afternoons to enjoy.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
Another spring sunset, getting later each day, left me feeling joyful this evening. Nature splashes her colors wherever she feels like it, with wild abandon. I want to go out and look for adventures—and eat ice cream before dinner like a child on holiday—just because it’s my life and I can dance if I want to.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
This week has felt a bit rushed, mainly because of getting ready for a weekend trip and making sure to get everything done promptly before departing. But it’s all OK, and I am grateful for being so free to travel.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
I learned the Reiki affirmation “Just for Today” about ten years ago, and I find it calming. There are many versions, originally translated from Japanese. I came across this word-art version recently and decided to share it for a Nurturing Thursday post. Enjoy!
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
I had a few hectic moments earlier this week and, at one point, found myself looking for the phantom ring on my right hand that I’ve occasionally imagined there. I have no idea why or how that image got into my mind; it began almost a decade ago. Just some odd stress reaction. It seems harmless, though, and I’ve been reminding myself that I can manage stressful moments well enough.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
I put on a pink blouse with sparkly sequins when I woke up to a dark, rainy morning. The sun never came out. My house had some Internet issues, and something weird has been going on with my laptop’s connection to a secondary monitor. Also, there was a power outage in the afternoon. But it was all okay; the generator switched on and ran just fine, and there was nothing to disrupt my focus too much.
Overall, I think it’s fair to say that I had a good sparkly Thursday.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
My husband and I have both been spending some time during our workdays mentoring coworkers who want to improve their knowledge. It’s good to see them becoming more confident as they learn from gentle suggestions. In addition to getting work done more efficiently, developing more skills helps people to feel better about themselves in general, which can carry over into many areas of life.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
When I am traveling, I often bring a yoga mat and do online sessions with my Hydrow app. Yoga is included in the subscription for the rowing machine. I don’t bring the machine itself because our Concept2 erg is easier to transport. Still, I’m grateful that I can stay connected to the online Hydrow community.
Several people regularly post comments on yoga sessions, with emojis of seated yoga poses, lotus flowers, surf (for yoga flow), and hearts. It’s a lot of fun to see middle-aged women playing with emojis like kids. Those comments always make me smile.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
