The Love We Brew | Series

A 28-Day Practice in Intention, Presence, and Care

February Challenge: The Month of Love (Editor’s Assignment)

For 28 days, commit to one small, intentional act of love daily. Rotate the focus between:

• Self: a boundary honored, rest taken without guilt, getting dressed just for you.

• Others: a handwritten note, a thoughtful check-in, generosity without an audience.

• Life: savoring coffee slowly, supporting local spots, choosing presence over productivity.

No grand gestures required. This is about consistency, not performance. Document it if you wish which is what I'll be doing myself-EVERYDAY but only if it enhances the joy. Love doesn’t need a caption every day and only you know what you did. I'm challenging myself with plopping it on here.

OH!! You don't wanna think too hard? No worries! Neither do I, lol. I've got some ideas you can try in order or create your own (I'd love to know if you do). I'll be referring back to this anchor post to keep me accountable and I'll either stay in formation or mix n mingle 'em up because I'm not forcing it. I'd like for this challenge to craft itself. Now I will be honest, alot of these I already do as apart of my lifestyle. I mean let's be real; Numma 2 & 6 for week one is a no brainer but the difference in the challenge is paying more attention to what has become second nature and of course, sharing wit chall.

28-Day Prompt List

Week One: Be Selfish

1. Honor one boundary without explanation.

2. Get dressed today just for you. No occasion required.

3. Take a pause before saying yes.

4. Move your body gently, without tracking or pressure.

5. Write down three things you’re proud of this year.

6. Drink your coffee slowly. No scrolling.

7. Rest without earning it.

Week Two: Pouring Out

8. Send a thoughtful message with no expectation of reply.

9. Compliment someone sincerely and specifically.

10. Practice listening without planning your response.

11. Write a handwritten note or card.

12. Offer help quietly, without announcing it.

13. Express gratitude to someone who rarely hears it.

14. Forgive a small thing and release it fully.

    
    

Week Three: Just Be

15. Support a local business intentionally.

16. Step outside and notice five details you usually miss.

17. Choose presence over productivity for one hour.

18. Create something without sharing it.

19. Revisit a place, song, or ritual you love.

20. Declutter one small space with care.

21. Celebrate something ordinary.

Week Four: The Blend

22. Reflect on how love has shown up this month.

23. Choose softness where you’d normally choose control.

24. Say no to one thing that drains you.

25. Say yes to something that lights you up.

26. Extend grace to yourself for something unfinished.

27. Express love in a way that feels natural to you.

28. Name what you want to carry forward.

Now I will be honest, alot of these I already do as apart of my lifestyle. I mean let's be real; Numma 2 & 6 for week one is a no brainer but the difference in the challenge is paying more attention to what has become second nature and of course, sharing wit chall. I'm excited...Day One...coming up!