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50 Self-Care Ideas for an "Off-Day"

Sometimes I can feel it when I wake up.. especially after not getting the best night sleep.. I know I'm going to have an "off-day". Sometimes off-days turn into bad days, but I try to intervene before that happens. No matter what type of day you're having, self-care is important for your mental clarity. Below are 50 self-care ideas to indulge in! Add some of your favorites to the list!


1. Wake up and stretch

2. Drink your favorite coffee

3. Journal your feelings

4. Sit on your porch

5. Water plants / garden

6. Cook a healthy meal

7. Put on a face mask

8. Take a bubble bath or use a bath bomb

9. Drink a full glass of water

10. Put on fresh sheets

11. Get a manicure / pedicure

12. Listen to a sermon or inspirational podcast

13. Go for a long walk

14. Read a new book

15. Do a digital detox

16. Restorative yoga

17. Plan a vacation / make a vision board

18. Watch the sunset

19. Set aside 30 minutes to do a quick workout

20. Light your favorite candle

21. Buy yourself flowers

22. Make a salad or smoothie

23. Organize your closet

24. Call a family member

25. Study scripture

26. Go without makeup

27. Smile at yourself in the mirror

28. Buy a new item you've been wanting

29. Write yourself a kind note

30. Go out for brunch

31. Get a new coffee mug

32. Deep clean one room

33. Go for a drive without a destination

34. Take nature photos

35. Make a gratitude list

36. Create a playlist of your favorite songs

37. Donate old books / clothes

38. Get your favorite grocery items

39. Take some vitamins

40. Put lemon / cucumber in your water

41. Have a movie night

42. Wear fuzzy slippers or soak your feet

43. Meditate for 10 minutes

44. Call your best friend

45. Write a poem

46. Read a magazine

47. Play an instrument

48. Look at new houses

49. Take a cat nap

50. Pray!


Some of these tasks might seem so simple - but the key is to set aside time and focus all your energy on performing that one thing. Let everything else on your mind release and focus on what you are doing in the moment!

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