50 Self-Care Ideas
You've gotta nourish to flourish.
This quote is a great little reminder that I frequently tell myself. Just like mindfulness, self-care is about not judging yourself and telling yourself that taking time off for yourself is not indulgent, selfish or lazy.
Here is a list of 50 different ways that you can practice self-care and take a little break for yourself so that you are ready to get up and running again!! These are fun, interesting ways that you can do something that will benefit your wellbeing and that you can enjoy as well.
If you missed last weeks post that introduced this series about self-care, then click here to check that post out right after you've finished reading the rest of this post.
50 things you can do to cheer up and get your life moving again:
1. Do some exercise, anything to get you moving like a run, workout, sport, yoga, climbing, skating or even dancing!!
2. Take a shower or bath using all of your favourite products
3. Give yourself a manicure (do it yourself or get it professionally done)
4. Play some music to get you moving or singing along
5. Make a smoothie
6. Meal plan or make a breakfast that you can look forward to
7. Write a song
8. Learn something new that you've always wanted to try
9. Have a phone detox (click here for some ideas!!)
10. Start a blog
11. Make a playlist with all your favourite songs
12. Take a nap or have an early night
13. Subscribe to a magazine or subscription, I love getting treats delivered straight to my door every week. My favourite magazine is Teen Breathe, I love all of their articles and look forward to reading them each time I get the next issue. I seriously recommend subscribing, click here or message me if you want some more information.
14. Buy yourself a new outfit
15. Take some selfies
16. Subscribe to Kalyn Nicholson and restart your life (literally) Here are a few of my favourite videos that she has made. Enjoy!!
17. Go for a walk somewhere full of nature
18. Head over to your nearest gym, use the free trial and try out something new like a spin or pilates class or maybe even an aerobics session
19. Volunteer for something that you are interested in or want to learn more about eg. volunteer at zoos, soup kitchens, environmentalist centres, gardens, old peoples homes or public schools or pet shelters
20. Watch a movie at home or in the cinema
21. Call a friend
22. Make plans with a friend or family member
23. Join a club
24. Start a club
25. Read a heap of emotional and motivational quotes on Pinterest
26. Quit sugar
27. Buy yourself a new book, it could be a novel or inspirational book about yoga or lifestyle ideas
28. Learn a new instrument
29. Start a gratitude journal, diary or bullet journal. Make sure to read my other journaling post if you do.
30. Count your blessings
31. Read the Bible
32. Participate in an online course
33. Declutter your email inbox, social media accounts and computer of old files and unused photos that take up space and storage.
34. Buy some new, cute stationery
35. Use a bath bomb or face mask
36. Shave and moisturise
37. Practice mindfulness
38. Start meditating
39. Read a book or your recently purchased magazine :)
40. Hug your pet or think about adopting one from a pet store or shelter
41. Plan a holiday or vacation even if it's just for a weekend
42. Collect all your ideas on Pinterest board
43. Remind yourself that you are enough
44. Write a list of all your best qualities and skills
45. Do at least five things from this list this week (challenge accepted!!)
46. DIY the day away
47. Go to Kmart or Target and splurge on everything
48. Buy a punching bag
49. Become a Potterhead
50. Smile, sounds cliche but it works. By smiling, you're telling yourself that you are happy until you are. And remember that whatever happens you can get through it and you will become your best self.
Hopefully at least one of these things sparks your vibe and gives you that boost that we sometimes all need. Enjoy the rest of your week and love yourself until it hurts xx
