Self Care Ideas
Taking a little me-time isn’t an indulgence; it’s a necessity.
Here’s why everyone should care about self-care: it’s good for you, especially when it comes to managing stress. And, chronic stress is one of the biggest threats to overall health. It’s linked to inflammation which can lead to everything from heart disease to gastrointestinal disorders and a weakened immune system.
Taking care of your self has other benefits that may be even more obvious. It feels good. Getting a good night sleep, for example, makes your day noticeably better. Of course, it also helps with focus and cognition, regulates emotions, and boosts immunity. Similarly, doing things like going to the gym, heading out for a walk, or taking a yoga class alter your mood and energy level.
Check out these ideas below and make a list of your favorites for yourself to do and to check off:
Go on a picnic
Read a book or a magazine
Walk in nature
Meditate
Sleep in on the weekend
Watch the clouds
Unplug from social media
Color in, draw, or paint
Do yoga
Breathe
Exercise
Listen to music
Dance
Spend quality time with a loved one
Look at the stars
Pray
Create a vision board
Watch the sunrise or sunset
Get out in the garden
Light a candle
Call a friend that makes you laugh
Stretch
Take a nap
Go for a swim at your local beach
Start a gratitude journal
Write a bucket list
Watch a comedian on YouTube
Take a bath
Switch off your smartphone for 24 hours
Write a list of compliments to yourself
Do a jigsaw puzzle
Declutter your social media
Go to bed early
Treat your self to a massage, facial or mani pedi
Meet up with friends for dinner
Buy yourself flowers
Watch a movie or tv show
Order or cook your favorite food
Go swimming or take a spa
Take yourself out for coffee
Buy a plant
Bake something you wouldn't normally have, as a treat
Listen to a new podcast
Play your favorite album
Have a family board game night
Re-arrange and redecorate your bedroom
Start a worry list to get things out of your head
Try a weighted blanket
Start a gratitude journal
Hope you managed to make a great list, Mel x
