
101 Self Care Ideas
We all know we should take time for self care, but sometimes we don't know where to start, or we're not in the mood for our usual self-care activities. This week, I've assembled 101 ideas you can choose from, to help you replenish yourself so you can be more present in your day-to-day life.
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- Do a breathing exercise
- Drink water
- Stretch
- Have a nap
- Call a loved one
- Do a brain dump
- Go for a walk without your phone
- Learn a dance move
- Have a shower
- Light a candle
- Enjoy some aromatherapy
- Cuddle
- Go outside
- Read a book
- Buy or pick some flowers
- Give yourself permission to move slowly
- Listen to music
- Watch a funny movie
- Turn off your phone for the day
- Go to a park
- Rock in a rocking chair
- Play catch
- Colour
- Have a cup of tea
- Give yourself a facial
- Play a board game
- Cook your favourite meal
- Make a vision board
- Think about five things you’re grateful for
- Declutter your space
- Make a list of “glimmers”
- Write a note to a loved one telling them what you admire about them
- Plant a garden
- Listen to an inspiring podcast
- Learn something new
- Make a fancy mocktail
- Do a one-minute meditation
- Scrub your scalp
- Take funny photos and assemble them into an album
- Look at the clouds
- Order takeout
- Wear your favourite outfit
- Enjoy some art
- Make a “stop doing” list
- Make your bed
- Try a new makeup look
- Make a new playlist
- Work on a puzzle
- Go for a bike ride
- Buy some local treats at the farmer’s market
- Go stargazing
- Send a surprise to a loved one for no reason
- Clean out your purse
- Make a fort
- Play a calming digital game
- Listen to an audiobook
- Make a delicious charcuterie board
- Relax facial tension with a facial roller or gua sha
- Apply your favourite lotion
- Spend twenty minutes unfollowing or muting social media accounts that rile you up in an unproductive way
- Try using Instagram as a gratitude diary
- Allow your mind to wander
- Set an alarm on your phone with a positive affirmation
- Take a personality test
- Set a boundary that supports your wellbeing
- Write down your values
- Write a haiku
- Try emboidery
- Write a five-star review of a local business you like
- Look at old photos
- Build something with Lego
- Have a luxurious bath
- Enjoy small interactions with customer service representatives
- Reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with
- Find a new role model and learn about their life
- Send a postcard to a faraway friend
- Do something nice for someone and don’t tell anyone
- Batch cook some freezer meals for busy days
- Relax with an eye pillow
- Do a crossword puzzle
- Play cards
- Rearrange a room
- Swing on a swing set
- Watch a stand-up comedy special
- Join an online group of people with the same hobby as you
- Go through your closet and create a capsule wardrobe
- Take an imaginary vacation
- Set a 30-day goal
- Do an online challenge
- Memorize a poem
- Choose a mantra and repeat it to yourself throughout the day
- Learn something new to help you manage your money better
- Turn off notifications for the day
- Try dry brushing
- Go barefoot outside
- Get your car detailed
- Celebrate a small win
- Write or update your bucket list
- Take a 24-hour break from the news
- Send a thank-you card
- Print off this list and post it somewhere you’ll see it often!
Have a favourite self-care activity that wasn't on the list? Share it below!
Take care of yourself,
-Debra-
Debra Purdy is the owner of ShopEco, a voracious reader, and a bona fide skin care fanatic. Current skin care obsession: Night Lash & Brow Serum from Fitglow Beauty. Current read: Resurrecting Retail by Doug Stephens.
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