Extreme hygge self-care means "making pleasure a priority and developing daily habits that make you feel happy and nurtured, including listening to the music you love, drinking your favorite tea" and other hygge practices you love. Mamas cannot give from an empty well.

(Quote source: Cheryl Richardson, The Art of Extreme Self-Care)

Are you taking good care of yourself each day? Take the hygge self-care quiz (you can print it so you'll have it handy in the future) below to make sure.

During this past winter, I spent more than 3 dreary, winter days not liking the way the day was going, but not doing much about it. When I finally challenged myself to do something I knew would help, each day transformed into one that was much better.

But each time, I had to nudge myself into not just letting it happen to me, and empower myself to make the change that was needed. Sometimes, that's the way it is.

I encourage you to challenge yourself in the same ways and make the same commitment to making life sweeter in any way you can.

Ready to Create Your Hygge Self-Care Plan?

Grab your journal, and a pen, then light a candle and pour yourself a cup of tea. Once you get settled, take several moments to breathe in and out, deeply and slowly, and let go of any tension or stress you've been feeling.

When you're settled in and cozy, click the button below to think through 7 questions that will help you create a hygge self-care plan you can use all year long...

think through 7 questions to create your hygge self-care plan