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59 + Self-Care Hacks: How to Boost Your Happiness Within Minutes!

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!)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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.

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