Picture this: I walk into a vet’s office, and there’s a sign that says,

“It’s been 5 days since the last poop in the lobby.”

I couldn’t stop laughing. But then I thought —what if we applied this energy to how we treat ourselves?

Let’s be real, most of us have that inner voice that nitpicks, criticizes, and loves to remind us of every mistake. What if we flipped the script? What if we celebrated streaks of being nice to ourselves, like it was the biggest flex of our lives?

Why Self-Kindness Deserves Its Own Streak

We track all kinds of things—steps, workouts, how many days we’ve gone without caffeine (or with caffeine, no judgment). But how often do we track the days we choose to speak kindly to ourselves?

Here’s the thing—Self-kindness isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a friggin superpower. It changes the way you show up in your life.

When you’re kinder to yourself:

• You recover faster from setbacks.

• You have more energy because you’re not draining it with negative self-talk.

• You start to believe you’re actually pretty damn awesome—which, spoiler alert, you are.

The Self-Kindness Challenge

Start a self-kindness streak. No poop signs required.

For the next 5 days (or longer if you’re feeling ambitious), commit to experimenting with being nice to yourself. Here’s how to get started:

• Call Out the Critic.

  • When that inner voice starts throwing shade, pause and ask, “Would I talk to someone I love like this?” If the answer is no, reframe it by choosing kinder words.

• Celebrate the Little Things.

  • Did you get out of bed on a hard day? Check off half your to-do list? Say no to something you didn’t want to do? Celebrate the f out of it.

• Track Your Wins.

  • Write them down somewhere—your phone, a sticky note, your journal. Keep count and watch your streak grow.

• Forgive Yourself Quickly.

  • Mess up? Say the wrong thing? Forget to do the thing? Chill, biscuit. You’re human. Move on. I know this is a hard one, but you’re just experimenting. Take a deep breath, put a hand over your heart, let some love in, and keep it moving.

• Laugh Through It.

  • This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about trying. And if all else fails, picture that vet lobby sign and laugh your way back to kindness. 💩

What You’ll Notice

At first, being intentionally kind to yourself might feel… weird. But stick with it. Here’s what you might notice:

• You’ll start catching negative thoughts faster. (And shutting them down like a boss.)

• You’ll feel lighter.Less pressure, less stress, more space to just BE.

• You’ll start liking yourself more. And honestly, liking yourself makes everything in life better.

And check it— I’m not saying one self-kindness streak is going to solve all your problems. But it might just shift your perspective enough to realize you’re not the problem—your inner critic is.

So why not try? Start your streak today. Keep it simple, keep it real, and keep track of those wins. And if you mess up? Start again. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress.

How many days can you go being nice to yourself????