Self Care Saturday
 

Below are some self-care resources and tips curated to celebrate CWPD!

 

1. Complimentary Yoga Class with Dr. Naminder Sandhu

 

Yoga has innumerable benefits to your mental and physical health. Click below to watch a complimentary yoga class sponsored by Dr. Sandhu of Flourish. Grab a mat and carve out some time/space for you. 

 

[Link]

 

2. CWPD Playlist

 

Subscribed to Spotify? Search for our curated “CWPD 2025” playlist. This list features a collection of pump up songs dedicated to confidence, feminism, and girl power in both English and French. Perfect for listening to on the way to a big meeting, while working out at the gym, or on the way home from a frustrating day. Please note: Some songs have explicit lyrics. Listener discretion is advised.

 

3. Puzzles

 

Exercise your mind and have some fun. Available in both English and French, print off these puzzles and take some time for yourself

 

Link to English Word Search

Link to French Word Search

Link to English Crossword

Link to French Crossword

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4. It’s Time for Tea!

 

Dr. Liana Hwang is a certified tea sommelier and a member of the CWIM Board of Directors. She had these 3 recommendations for teas to inspire calmness. All are from Canadian woman-owned businesses.

 

A twist on the classic Earl Grey, this blend features orange, lime leaves and rose.

https://teawithtracie.ca/product/girly-grey-black-tea/

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A delicious Korean green tea with notes of steamed milk and roasted nuts

https://www.soochatea.ca/collections/green/products/sejak

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This grape flavoured Sencha is a sweet and juicy treat. If you want to change things up, try it cold brewed

https://www.momotea.ca/product-page/budo-sencha-葡萄煎茶

 

6. Mocktail Hour

 

Make yourself a delightful mocktail while relaxing or spending time with loved ones. Would also be a great addition to our Virtual Quiz show on March 11 to celebrate CWPD!

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The Vital Spark

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (to honor the Canadian connection)

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice (for a burst of color and a touch of tartness)

• 1/2 cup sparkling water (for a refreshing fizz)

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (for a citrusy twist)

• Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

• Ice cubes

• Cranberries (for garnish)

• Lime wedges (for garnish)

 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Glass: Start by filling a glass with ice cubes.

2. Mix the Base: In a cocktail shaker, combine the pure maple syrup, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice. Shake well to blend the flavors.

3. Pour & Fizz: Pour the mixture over the ice in the prepared glass.

4. Add the Sparkle: Top off the mocktail with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.

5. Garnish: Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves, cranberries, and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

6. Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately and toast to the amazing women physicians of Canada!

 

This mocktail combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the tartness of cranberry, while the lime juice adds a zesty kick. It's refreshing and perfect for a celebration. Cheers to Canadian women in medicine!

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7. Book Club 

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The CWIM Board of Directors has compiled a list of their favourite books. There are a variety of genres and styles to choose from. Take some time for yourself and curl up with a good book!

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Women by Kristin Hannah

[I’ll add a couple to this once the board send them to me]

 

8. DIY Foot Scrub

 

Create your own at home spa with ingredients found in your kitchen! See below for recipe for exfoliating foot scrub. Remember, always test on a small patch of skin to ensure no reaction prior to using.

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Green tea sugar scrub

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Ingredients:

• 2 bags of green tea

• 1/2 cup hot water

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, meltedDirections

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Directions:

1. Add tea bags to hot water. Let the tea steep until it cools.

2. While the tea is cooling, add brown sugar to a bowl.

3. Add coconut oil and mix thoroughly with the sugar.

4. Once the tea has cooled, add it to the sugar mix. The tea must be cool so the sugar doesn’t dissolve.

5. If the mixture is too crumbly, add more coconut oil. If it’s too soggy, add more brown sugar.

6. When you’ve reached the desired consistency, spoon your scrub into a clean, dry container.

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9. Daily Affirmations for the busy female physician

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I am proud of who I am and who I will become

I am allowed to take care of myself

I can let go of all that no longer serves me

There is room for me at the table

I am worthy of the compliments I receive

I define my own success

My worth is determined by who I am, not what I do

Rest is productive

I learn and grow through challenges

I belong here, and I am allowed to take up space

 

10. CWIM Colouring Page

 

Click here for a printable CWIM colouring page. Release your creative side and make some art for your office to remind you that you always have the support of the CWIM community!

 

Link to the colouring page.