5-Day Self-Care Challenge

Hey y’all hey,

We’re in the heart of summer, and I want to gently remind you of something important: your peace is a priority. Between being an entrepreneur and active duty service member, spouse, dog mama, and everything in between, it’s easy to put yourself last.

This month is all about simple self-care: quick rituals that fit into your real life, without adding extra stress. For me, that looks like sipping my coffee, lighting a cozy candle, and taking five intentional minutes for myself before the day gets loud.

Let’s use August to remember that self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s not a luxury, it’s essential. And it starts with giving yourself permission to pause.

🌿 Quote of the Month
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." – Anne Lamott

🧠 Self-Care Spotlight
Here’s your 5-Day Self-Care Challenge for August: 5 minutes a day, nothing more, nothing complicated

• Day 1: Sip your coffee (or tea) in peace before checking your phone 
• Day 2: Light a candle and take 3 slow, deep breaths 
• Day 3: Write down ONE thing you’re grateful for today 
• Day 4: Stretch or move your body for 5 minutes 
• Day 5: Put your phone down and just breathe 

Simple, actionable rituals that remind you your peace matters

📝 Reflection Prompt
Which of these 5-minute rituals felt the most restorative for you and how can you keep it going beyond this week?

☕ Me Time Challenge: August Reset Ritual
Pick one morning this week to create your “August Reset Ritual.” Brew your favorite coffee, light your Me Time Candle, and take 5 intentional minutes just for you. Set one intention for the day that prioritizes your well-being. It’s that simple.

💬 From Me
I don’t mind being busy. Honestly, I love what I do. But as an entrepreneur balancing multiple roles, I know how full life can get. Some days, the to-do list feels endless

What I’ve learned is this: life will always demand something from us. But if we want to show up fully for our work, our family, our friends, we also have to show up for ourselves

That’s why I started carving out Morning Me Time. It’s my intentional pause: a moment to just be, outside of all the roles I carry. Sometimes it’s five minutes, sometimes more, but it’s mine. It keeps me grounded and recharged

This month, I want you to know

• You’re allowed to rest

• You’re allowed to ask for help

• You’re allowed to change your mind, cancel the plans, and choose yourself

That’s not selfish, that’s what self-preservation looks like

So brew your coffee. Light your candle. Take five minutes. And breathe
You deserve to feel good on purpose

—Toni Nicole
Founder of Me Time Coffee