IDEAS FOR YOUR SELF-CARE ROUTINE
Are you looking for some ideas to add to your self-care routine?
Self-care plays such an important role in our daily lives, especially in helping us to reduce our chances of getting burn-out. Sometimes we just need to find new and creative ways to take care of ourselves.
It’s all about filling ourselves up with habits and routines that are truly good for our bodies, our hearts, and our minds.
All that being said, here are:
70 Refreshing Ideas to Add to YOUR self-care routine!
In bold, are the things that can be done daily so you can see the most practical options!
Self-Care Ideas For Your Mental Health
- No technology within the first 5 minutes of waking up.
- Take a break from social media.
- Listen to a podcast on your way to work.
- Ask for help.
- Go for morning walks when you can.
- Light a candle just before your bedtime routine.
- Have a place for everything at home.
- Jot down all the things you have in mind to do.
- Write down 5 daily affirmations.
- 5 minute cleaning sessions.
- Make a list of things you love about yourself.
- Make your bed every morning.
- Think of one thing you can do to make your life a little better.
- Don’t do work in the bedroom.
Self-Care Ideas For Your Emotional Health
- Remember good times.
- Practice breathing exercises.
- Get a massage.
- Cuddle with a pillow, a pet, or a signficant other.
- Say “no” when you need to.
- Wrap yourself in a warm blanket at night.
- Watch something funny.
- Allow yourself time to dream and be creative.
Self-Care Ideas For Your Spiritual Health
- Write down 5 things your grateful for.
- Forgive yourself and forgive others daily.
- Make a list of things you love about people you know.
Self-Care Ideas for Your Physical Health
- Find fun ways to move your body.
- Meal plan.
- Eat slowly and enjoy your food.
- Take a long walk.
- Dance.
- Sleep in when you can.
- Take the stairs.
- Stretch in the morning.
- Go to bed early.
- Take a daily walk in your neighborhood.
- Take care of your skin, hair, and nails.
Self-Care Ideas For Your Social Life
- Bring a friend to dinner.
- Surprise someone with a small gift.
- Have good conversations with good people.
- Say “thank you.”
- Try a new recipe with a friend.
- Give and get hugs as often as you can.
- Compliment someone.
- Look for common ground.
- Take a friend out for coffee or brunch.
Self-Care Ideas for Your Lifestyle
- Rearrange a room in your house.
- Build a new healthy habit.
- Take relaxing bubble baths once a week.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Be spontaneous.
- Go to a museum.
- Go shopping.
- Wear an outfit you love.
- Do something different.
- Take yourself out.
- Listen to your favorite music.
- Watch the sunrise or sunset.
- Take a nap.
- Give up something for a day.
- Learn something new.
- Read a book or a magazine before bed.
- Go to a movie.
- Bake something.
- Go to an aquarium.
- Go to a bookstore or library.
- Go for a drive.
- Watch your favorite “feel-good” or childhood movie.
- Go to a park.
- Buy yourself some flowers or an edible arrangement.
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