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.

1. Do a breathing exercise
2. Drink water
3. Stretch
4. Have a nap
5. Call a loved one
6. Do a brain dump
7. Go for a walk without your phone
8. Learn a dance move
9. Have a shower
10. Light a candle
11. Enjoy some aromatherapy
12. Cuddle
13. Go outside
14. Read a book
15. Buy or pick some flowers
16. Give yourself permission to move slowly
17. Listen to music
18. Watch a funny movie
19. Turn off your phone for the day
20. Go to a park
21. Rock in a rocking chair
22. Play catch
23. Colour
24. Have a cup of tea
25. Give yourself a facial
26. Play a board game
27. Cook your favourite meal
28. Make a vision board
29. Think about five things you’re grateful for
30. Declutter your space
31. Make a list of “glimmers”
32. Write a note to a loved one telling them what you admire about them
33. Plant a garden
34. Listen to an inspiring podcast
35. Learn something new
36. Make a fancy mocktail
37. Do a one-minute meditation
38. Scrub your scalp
39. Take funny photos and assemble them into an album
40. Look at the clouds
41. Order takeout
42. Wear your favourite outfit
43. Enjoy some art
44. Make a “stop doing” list
45. Make your bed
46. Try a new makeup look
47. Make a new playlist
48. Work on a puzzle
49. Go for a bike ride
50. Buy some local treats at the farmer’s market
51. Go stargazing
52. Send a surprise to a loved one for no reason
53. Clean out your purse
54. Make a fort
55. Play a calming digital game
56. Listen to an audiobook
57. Make a delicious charcuterie board
58. Relax facial tension with a facial roller or gua sha
59. Apply your favourite lotion
60. Spend twenty minutes unfollowing or muting social media accounts that rile you up in an unproductive way
61. Try using Instagram as a gratitude diary
62. Allow your mind to wander
63. Set an alarm on your phone with a positive affirmation
64. Take a personality test
65. Set a boundary that supports your wellbeing
66. Write down your values
67. Write a haiku
68. Try emboidery
69. Write a five-star review of a local business you like
70. Look at old photos
71. Build something with Lego
72. Have a luxurious bath
73. Enjoy small interactions with customer service representatives
74. Reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with
75. Find a new role model and learn about their life
76. Send a postcard to a faraway friend
77. Do something nice for someone and don’t tell anyone
78. Batch cook some freezer meals for busy days
79. Relax with an eye pillow
80. Do a crossword puzzle
81. Play cards
82. Rearrange a room
83. Swing on a swing set
84. Watch a stand-up comedy special
85. Join an online group of people with the same hobby as you
86. Go through your closet and create a capsule wardrobe
87. Take an imaginary vacation
88. Set a 30-day goal
89. Do an online challenge
90. Memorize a poem
91. Choose a mantra and repeat it to yourself throughout the day
92. Learn something new to help you manage your money better
93. Turn off notifications for the day
94. Try dry brushing
95. Go barefoot outside
96. Get your car detailed
97. Celebrate a small win
98. Write or update your bucket list
99. Take a 24-hour break from the news
100. Send a thank-you card
101. 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-