More General Self-Care Ideas
- Practice replacing ‘should’ in your vocabulary.
- Take a different route to work or the shops.
- Watch an episode of your favorite TV show. Then write 5 reasons why you like it.
- Create a new, healthy, daily habit and schedule it into your life.
- Unsubscribe from spammy emails.
- Reflect on previous wins and achievements.
- Take 15 minutes to soak up the sunshine.
- Visit your local library.
- Do a household chore you’ve been putting off.
- Watch motivating videos and speeches.
- Speak to a loved one about their own self-care ideas or routines.
- Laugh!
- Write a review for a business you have enjoyed lately (such as a restaurant or product you have purchased).
- Make your bed.
- Work on a puzzle you enjoy but challenge you. For example, a Sudoku puzzle, crossword or jigsaw.
- Start a journal.
- Write down a new affirmation.
- Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water today.
- Dance like no one is watching.
- Learn how to give yourself a massage and do it.
- Write a letter to your younger self.
- Write a letter to your older self.
- Do a 6-hour digital detox.
- Go to the cinema on your own.
- Do something for charity.
- Clean out your car (if applicable), handbag, and jacket pockets.
- Find a local therapist or counselor.
- Do something fun you used to do as a kid.
- Cook a meal you’ve never cooked before.
- Research local history.
- Set up daily reminders on your phone to remind you that you are awesome!
- Clean your desk or workspace.
- Watch a documentary.
- When feeling particularly stressed, take a mental health day and call in sick to work.
- Change your bed sheets and have an early night.
- Reread your favorite book.
- Consider joining a local support group.
- Read inspiring quotes.
- Make a self-care box filled with materials such as candles, essential oils, affirmation cards, self-care ideas, a book, etc.
- Smile at yourself in the mirror!
