Are you always on the go? Do you forget to prioritize me-time? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
It’s time to talk about self-care! Self-care is the conscious act of putting yourself first in order to improve your heath, well-being, and happiness. Taking time to focus on and improve your physical and mental health is vital to being the best version of yourself. When you make a concerted effort to take care of your mind and body, you are better equipped to take on your day and any stressors that may accompany it.
It is important to know that there are many forms of self-care and what might work for some may not work for others. You will need to decide what self-care looks like for yourself. The list below is intended to provide you with some helpful self-care suggestions. These self-care ideas will improve your physical and mental health to increase your overall happiness!
50 Self-Care Ideas:
1.Meditation
2. Breath Work
3. Do a Digital Detox (commit to spending at least one hour less on screens each day)
4. Drink Lots of Water!
5. Set Boundaries
6. Practice Positive Self-Talk
7. Yoga / Stretching
8. Spend Time in Nature
9. Make Healthy Smoothies
10. Read a New Book
11. Develop a skincare routine
12. Forgive those you are holding a grudge against (grudges only punish yourself, not the other person!)
13. Cook Nutritious Meals
14. Use a Jade or Rose Roller
15. Declutter Your Home
16. Pick Up a New Hobby
17. Use a Gratitude Journal
18. Try a Weighted Blanket
19. Cuddle your Pet (or your friends if you don’t have one)
20. Drink Green Tea
21. Prep for the morning the night before (pick your clothes out, make your lunch, get to bed early)
22. Use a Bath Bomb
23. Diffuse Essential Oils
24. Use a Salt Scrub
25. Take a long walk (shoot for 10,000 steps!)
26. Get a good night’s sleep (usually 7-9 hours for adults)
27. Create a Vision Board
28. Get Out in the Sun (everyone needs a good dose of Vitamin D)
29. Listen to your favorite music
30. Get a massage, facial, or get your nails done (take some time to pamper yourself – you deserve it!)
Pick your top 5 favorite self-care ideas and give them a try! Trust me, you are going to be so happy you did! Let me know which are your favorites in the comments!