There are a lot of different ways to practice self-care. We often say we don’t have time, we are too busy, or (for the mom’s) we don’t have a babysitter… and we can’t do anything special for ourselves.
I am here to show you that there are MANY ways to practice self-care. Some of which can be done in a few minutes with a child crawling on your lap. Some require more time and focus, but both are important.
Here are 101 self-care ideas for you to use to elevate your well-being today:
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- Unfollow someone on social media that is negative all the time or just plain stresses you out for no reason at all. Don’t explain anything- just unfollow them.
- Paint your toes- freshly painted toes just feel nice.
- Wash your face- everything feels better after you’ve washed your face. Even if you only have time to splash it with a little water… it’s better than nothing.
- Take a day for yourself- this is hard to schedule, especially if you have kids. It can also be hard to focus on yourself for an entire day- if you can’t do a full day (for whatever reason) start with an hour or two.
- Make (or find) a new Spotify playlist.
- Listen to music you love.
- Cuddle with your kids or pets.
- See a therapist
- Go through old pictures and maybe print some out
- Write a note to someone- showing gratitude is good for the soul
- Write in a journal
- Read or listen to a book or podcast
- Do a puzzle
- Learn something new
- Go for a drive
- Go for a walk
- Buy or pick yourself flowers
18.Go to bed early/ take a nap
19.Drink water
20.Take your prescribed meds, vitamins, and supplements
21.Create a budget
22.Go through mail (if you are like me, you probably have a stack somewhere in your house)
23.Write down positive affirmations and repeat them to yourself daily
24.Attend a church or worship service
25.Read your Bible
26.Exercise
27.Make a lunch date with a friend
28.Take a break from social media
29.Call a loved one to say hi
30.Declutter your email
31.Set boundaries
32.Light a candle (out of reach of kids and pets)
33.Clean something
34.Declutter something
35.Turn on some music and dance
36.Get a massage
37.Go to the gym
38.Go swimming
39.Go for a hike
40.Stretch
41.Start a garden
42.Sing along with your favorite music
43.Go kickboxing
44.Volunteer
45.Host a game night
46.Go on a picnic
47.Have a movie night
48.Take an art class
49.Visit a museum
50.Have a beach day
51.Meditate
52.Do yoga
53.Start a journal
54.Start a blog (email me for my best tips)
55.Laugh- watch a comedy and laugh your heart out
56.Pray
57.Read inspiring books
58.Read devotionals
59.Create a vision board
60.Say no- sometimes it’s hard, but it is important to say no at times
61.Take an online course (Udemy has lots of free courses)
62.Connect with peers in your field
63.Set goals
64.Attend a conference
65.Attend a workshop
66.Do some mind-mapping
67.Watch a webinar
68.Enjoy your favorite coffee or tea
69.Get into comfy clothes
70.Binge watch your favorite show
71.Eat a healthy meal
72.Listen to a sound machine
73.Make a gratitude list or journal
74.Practice deep breathing
75.Paint or draw
76.Sit in the sun
77.Eat your favorite meal
78.Eat your favorite snack
79.Take a bubble bath
80.Go to the library
81.Wash your bedding- then crawl into bed while they are still warm
82.Give someone a hug
83.yourself a hug
84.Make a list of inspiring quotes
85.Spend time with an inspiring person
86.Watch the sunrise/ sunset
87.Perform a random act of kindness
88.Brush your teeth
89.Take a deep breath
90.Rearrange a room
91.Write a letter to someone
92.Do a face mask
93.Organize your clothes
94.Visit a new place
95.Try a new hairstyle
96.Have a make-up free day
97.Start writing a book
98.Karaoke
99.Stretch
100.Start a DIY Project
101.Watch a documentary or a new movie
There you have it! 101 self-care ideas. If you have more ideas that you would like me to add, email me at [email protected]. I hope you are able to find some way to relax today. Best wishes!!
