Self care is not a new word; improving and maintaining your self care and is something we can all do more. I recently took a Saturday to do nothing. I took a nap, did laundry, read, played a game, I just really took a moment to myself. At first I felt guilty, but then I realized there is nothing wrong with taking a day to rest and/or do things that I need and want to do in order to ensure that I’m effective in other areas of my life.
In order to help make sure you get your self care on your schedule, put it on your calendar; block out the time the same way you would for a hair appointment or nail appointment and use that window of time to take care of you. Maybe that is your window of self care. Today I’m sharing a list of 50 things to do for improved self care.
- Take a walk or switch up your usual route
- Read
- Journal
- Polish Your Nails
- Do a mask
- Take a bath
- Try a new recipe
- Light a candle
- Take a class (art, fitness, cooking)
- Color in a coloring book
- Do a puzzle
- Buy yourself flowers
- Take a nature walk
- Watch your favorite movie or show
- Pray
- Clean out your closet
- Clean out old skincare and makeup products
- Change your hairstyle
- Watch the sunrise
- Watch the sunset
- Buy new magazines
- Have a game night
- Girls Night or Guys Night
- Go to a museum
- Try a new restaurant or a new menu item
- Drink water
- Listen to podcasts and audio books
- Stretch
- Cry
- Treat yourself to your favorite snack
- Cancel Plans
- Go to sleep early
- Sleep in
- Write a gratitude List
- Set your budget each month/pay period
- Cancel free subscriptions before you forget
- Change your lipstick or lipgloss
- Create a new playlist
- Wear a pair of your favorite heels
- Take a nap
- Staycation
- Order from your favorite restaurant
- Brain Dump
- Take a deep breath in and out
- Plant something
- Compliment a stranger
- Learn something new
- Change your morning and/or evening routines
- Dance
- REST
I hope this list encourages you to focus on self care even in the smallest ways. Share this list with someone else who deserve a self care day. You don’t have to prove to someone or explain to someone why you need a self care day to yourself. Just take it and take it without feeling guilty.
