The phrase self-care is at the top of people’s minds these days as we battle mental health in today’s modern world.
I completely understand what it is like to prioritize other people, work and feel completely drained at the end of each day with no end in sight.
If you are like me, a burnt-out mom of two young kids, you have ZERO time to think about yourself.
But fret not, I am here to share 59+ self-care activities that you can easily do with minimal cost to feel like your beautiful self again.
Let’s begin!
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65 Self-Care Activities That You Have To Try TODAY!
1. Grab That Facial Mask
Oh, you know the one you purchased 6 months ago and enjoy a pampering mask all in the comfort of your own home
(Take it up a notch by playing some soothing music for added ambience)
2. Do Some Light Breathing Exercises
3. Call A Friend (Not TEXT!)
4. Read A Book You Have Been Putting Off
5. Declutter Your Closet
6. Volunteer At A Homeless/ Food Shelter
7. Make A Nice Warm Meal For Yourself (Complete With Garnishes!)
8. Enjoy A Glass Of Wine
9. Go For A Walk
10. Recite Some Positive Affirmations
11. Pray
12. Write In Your Journal About Your Day
13. Select A Calming Playlist To Listen To
14. Sit In Silence And Meditate
15. Watch A Comedy Show On Netflix
16. Make Yourself A Warm Cup Of Coffee/ Tea
17. Write A Letter To Your Future Self
18. Get Off Social Media For A Day
19. Compliment Yourself Aloud
20. Get A Piece Of Paper And Some Colorful Pens And Doodle/ Draw Anything That Comes To Your Mind
21. Turn Up The Volume On Your Favorite Song And Dance!
22. Look At A Favorite Photo Of Yourself/ Loved One
23. Close Your Eyes And Visualized Your Ideal Life
24. Say NO To Things And People That Don’t Matter (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
25. Floss Your Teeth
26. Learn To Do A 5-Minute Make-Up Routine
27. Go Barefoot In A Park
28. Do A Small Act Of Kindness For Someone Else
29. Smile At A Stranger And Ask Them About Their Day
30. Look In The Mirror And Say 3 Positive Things About Yourself
31. Send A Care Package To A Friend
32. Go For A Hike
33. Get 8 Hours Of Sleep Every Night
34. Go To A Coffee Shop And Have A Drink
35. Listen To Christmas Music (Yes, Even If It’s February!)
36. Take A Random ‘Sickie’ Day
37. Take A Bubble Bath
38. Light A Candle/ Incense
39. Play With A Pet/ Loved One
40. Put On Body Lotion
41. Sign Up For Martial Arts To Improve Your Strength And Confidence.
42. Enjoy A Funny Animal Video On YouTube
43. Visit A Playground And Sit On The Swing (Yes, Sometimes It Is That Simple To Connect To Your Old Self)
44. Listen To A Podcast On A Topic That Interests You
45. Go For A Nice Pedicure And Get Some Bright Colors
46. Take A Picture Of Yourself. You Will Never Be This Age Again
47. Plant A New Tree/ Flower Around You
48. Get A Scalp Massage
49. Sign Up For An Event Where You Know No One
I did that recently when I signed up for a women’s only hiking trip and knew absolutely no one. It was a bit daunting at first to drive 2 hours away at 5am without my husband and kids.
But boy, oh boy did I enjoy my own company and the ability to make new friends again!
50. Learn A New Skill By Signing Up For A Course Online
51. Ask Someone For Help
52. Go Camping With A Significant Other
53. Spend Time By The Water By Going For A Swim
54. Go Clubbing With Your Girlfriend (You Are Never Too Old!)
55. Catch Up With Loved Ones
56. Sign Up For A Staycation Alone
58. Lose Track Of Time (Throw Away Your Watch/ Phone For The Day)
59. Sleep In
60. Create A Vision Board Of How You Want Your Life To Look Like
61. Play An Instrument
62. Explore The City Like A Tourist
63. Buy Yourself Flowers
64. Clean Out Your Email Inbox
65. Unfollow People You Don’t Get Inspired With
3 Guidelines For Practising Self-Care
- 1) Understand That No One Size Fits All
- For example, a college student might be grappling with issues with stress and anxiety and may require more self-care related to mental health.
- But a senior citizen may need self-care in the form of a social connection.
- 2) Choose One Activity Per Week
- You might not be sure where to start when you first view this list. I would suggest choosing something with minimal cost and easy to implement immediately.
- You can save the fancier stuff for later
- 3) If You Are Still Struggling With Feelings Of Overwhelm
- Consider contacting the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.
- For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database.
Conclusion
So there you have it. Simple and cost-effective ways to practise self-love that you can easily implement at home.
Remind yourself that self-care is not selfish and makes you a better human being who can give back to the world.
It will take some rounds of practice but trust me, you will feel so much better after choosing YOU!
Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite. I would love to hear from you.