72 Self-Care Ideas
Self-care is a lifestyle. I can go on and on about that, but you can read all about how I came to that conclusion here. Yet, when we think of self-care, images of sheet masks and bubble baths float through our minds (don’t worry, those are on this list), but self-care is so much more than that. Self-care encompasses the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, financial, as well as environment and work. This self-care list brings all of those aspects together in 72 ideas. This list is by no means exhaustive. And some things on this list may surprise you (check out #29), but that is because not all self-care is soft – some of it is hard – but it will leave you feeling accomplished and refreshed.
1. Buy yourself flowers
2. Walk the dog
3. 5 minutes of deep breathing
4. Read a book
5. Sit outside
6. Paint your nails
7. Meditate
8. Pray
9. Call a friend/relative
10. Go to the gym
11. Do some yoga
12. Go swimming
13. Buy yourself a coffee
14. Hang out with friends
15. Get at least 8 hours of sleep
17. Go on a bike ride
18. Ignore social media for a day
19. Donate to a charity
20. Journal
21. Attempt a DIY project from Pinterest
22. Indulge in your favorite treat
23. Clean out your email inbox and unsubscribe from newsletter lists
24. Turn the music up and have a spontaneous dance party
25. Take a nap
26. Take a bath
27. Apply a sheet mask
28. Watch the sunrise or sunset
29. Develop a personal budget
30. Practice saying “no”
31. Affirm yourself while looking in the mirror
32. Listen to a podcast or audiobook
33. Marie Kondo your life
34. Burn your favorite candle
35. Get a massage
36. Create a vision board
37. Stretch
38. Watch that new Netflix show
39. Have a game night with friends
40. Go to a museum and learn something new
41. Treat yourself to a spa day
42. Comment positive affirmations on people’s IG pictures
43. Stay hydrated
44. Download the Memrise app and start learning a new language
45. Learn your love language
46. Take a mental health day
47. Cuddle with a pet
48. Pick up an adult coloring book and get to work
49. Diffuse essential oils
50. Watch positive TedTalks
51. Hug someone
52. Practice mindful breathing
53. Write a list of things you like about yourself
54. Forgive yourself and others
55. Sing in the shower
56. Take an aromatherapy shower
57. Leave toxic relationships behind
58. Open your blinds/curtains and let the light in
59. Open a window
60. Wash your clothes
61. Write out the positives from your day
62. Brush your hair
63. Brush your teeth twice a day
64. Exfoliate and moisturize your body
65. Make a smoothie
66. Create art for your space
67. Ask for help
68. Create a self-care habit tracker
69. Practice a healthful work-life balance
70. Pay your bills on time
71. Organize your space
72. Find a new hobby…I took up blogging 😉
