At Hamalie, we’re passionate about uplifting and empowering our community. So this past February, we hosted a “Self-Love Challenge” on Instagram where we asked followers to share their favourite tools for self-care – from the books that have helped shift their negative self-talk into positive thoughts to songs that give them a boost of confidence. Check out what our followers had to say below.

Movies

Sometimes all we need is to Netflix & chill. Remember, it’s okay to take some time off and indulge in the goodness of a guilty pleasure movie. Here’s what our Hamalie community is watching:

• Legally Blonde

• The City of God

• Moulin Rouge

• Knives Out

• Chronicles of Narnia

• Mulan

• Crazy Rich Asians

Podcasts

Whether you’re on a walk or on your commute to work, podcasts are a great way to incorporate some self-care into your busy day. They offer advice, education, humour, and entertainment for all kinds of people. A few of our followers’ go-to podcasts include:

• Monocycle with Leandra Medine

• I Said What I Said by Jola and FK

• MIT Energy Initiative by MIT

• Committed to Us by Charlotte and Ced

• Myleik Teele’s Podcast

• Unlocking Us by Brene Brown

• Building You by Hayley Mulenda

• Secrets of Wealthy Women by The Wall Street Journal

Books

Nothing says self-love like cuddling up with a good book, a cup of tea, and a candle burning. Our followers shared the books they’re reading right now:

• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

• Girl with the Louding Voice

• Steal Like an Artist

• The Artist’s Way

• The Universe Has Your Back

Songs

One of the best (and most fun) ways to give your self a little self-care is to blast your favourite songs and have a solo dance party in your bedroom or car. Here’s what the Hamalie community is jamming out to:

• “Sare” by Ayra Starr

• “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac

• “Levitating” by Dua Lipa 

• “All Will Be Well” by The GABE Dixon Band

• “Koleyewon” by Naira Marley

• “Time for Demons” by Saint John

• “Save your Tears” by The Weeknd

• “Another Rainy Day” by Corinne Bailey Rae

• “Positions” by Ariana Grande

What are some of your favorite movies and books? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @hamalieofficial.