100 Forms of Self-Care
A list to inspire you to complete one act of self-care a week…
100 Forms of Self-Care
- Listen to your favorite music.
- Go for a walk outside.
- Read a novel while snuggling up on the couch or the bed.
- Have a dance party.
- Take a bubble bath.
- Take a cold shower
- Work in the garden.
- Drink some herbal tea, hot chocolate, or wine.
- Spend time with a pet.
- Light a scented candle.
- Curl yourself in a blanket
- Go to bed early.
- Order your favorite food.
- Spend time in meditation or prayer.
- Take a power-nap on the weekend.
- Write in a journal.
- Work on a puzzle.
- Buy some flowers or pick some flowers if you have any.
- Call a favorite friend/loved one.
- Put on your pajamas or comfy clothes when you get home.
- Watch a fun movie on Netflix or at the theater.
- Wear your favorite outfit.
- Take several deep breaths.
- Use an essential oil.
- Do some stretches.
- Soak your feet and have a mini-spa treatment at home.
- Try a new face mask.
- Make a list of things that make you feel grateful.
- Bake or cook something you enjoy.
- Get a massage.
- Ride a bike.
- Unplug from the internet. Put down your phone.
- Go to a yoga, Zumba, or exercise class.
- Clean out one thing... a box, a basket, a drawer, an area. Purge!
- Buy yourself something small but special.
- Look through pictures that make you happy.
- Visit something new near you... a museum, a farmer's market, a new shop.
- Seek out laughter... a favorite show, funny comedian, cat videos.
- Talk to a counselor, a pastor/priest, or someone you trust.
- Spend time with those you love.
- Play an instrument, sing, or dance.
- Treat yourself to a favorite dessert. Eat it slowly.
- Sit quietly on the patio/porch and enjoy the sunshine or watch the stars.
- Cuddle or hug your favorite people, animals or stuffed animal
- Listen to an inspiring podcast.
- Draw or color a picture
- Go to the beach, mountains, or somewhere in nature.
- Recite affirmations.
- Moisturize your skin with a favorite lotion.
- Get some help when you can: a babysitter, a house cleaner, a meal prep kit.
- Color in a coloring book.
- Take a mental health day
- Re-read your favorite book
- Walk to a new destination and explore
- Set intentions for your week
- Make a vision board
- Write out your five-year plan
- Write out goals for the year
- Order your favorite food to your house
- Walk to your favorite coffee shop and order your favorite drink
- Have a picnic
- Say “no” to someone who is draining
- Do your favorite workout routine
- Write a bucket list
- Take a yoga class
- Watch favorite childhood movie
- Pull a tarot card
- Take up new hobby
- Light a a candle
- Browse your favorite stores online and pick out something for yourself
- Do a kind deed for a stanger
- Eat some fruit
- Attend a local farmers market
- Take yourself on a date night
- People watch at a cafe
- Vizualize your manifestations
- Work on personal brand
- Take up new skill
- Watch favorite childhood show or movie
- Do some skincare
- Clean out your closet
- Organize your finances
- Look into manifestation
- Turn off you phone for the day
- Buy and care for a plant
- Get into a deep conversation with a friend
- Watch a sunset
- Donate to your favorite non-profit
- Change your sheets
- Get a facial
- Write a to-do list
- Eat a plate of veggies
- Watch a comedy show
- Take a workout class
- Set healthy boundaries
- Knock one thing off your to-do list
- Do a 5-minute mind dump of all the things weighing on you
- Go for a drive with no destination
- Write a list of your favorite qualities/ things you love about yourself
- Tell yourself “I love you”
