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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