30+ Self-Care Ideas
By Leigh Williams
As routines begin to change with the change of the seasons, our self-care might change, too – and that’s perfectly ok!
We all know that taking care of ourselves is important – but with busy schedules, it isn’t always our top priority, even if it should be! Here are a few self-care ideas that will allow you to keep yourself at the top of your own priority list:
· Drinking at least 80 oz of water daily
· Moving your body daily
· Learning a new skill
· Go for a walk
· Reading a book
· Listening to a podcast
· Meditating
· Watching a documentary
· Saying “no” to activities you don’t want to do
· Saying “yes” to activities you want to do
· Setting a budget
· Volunteering
· Taking a hike
· Try essential oils
· Journal
· Tidy up
· Try out a new recipe
· Listen to music
· Practice gratitude
· Mindful coloring
· Make a smoothie
· Lay in the sun
· Watch Netflix
· Go for a bike ride
· Take a bath
· Play with a pet
· Spend time with loved ones
· Take a nap
· Get your nails done
· Light a candle
· Laugh
· Moisturize your skin
· Sit down and enjoy your morning coffee
I’m sure some of these activities aren’t things you would necessarily think of as traditional self-care, but remember that any activity that helps you to make yourself a priority is indeed an act of self-care. Shoot for one self-care activity per day or at least 5 per week! Remember, self-care is not selfish!