Self-care may be defined by the term itself – caring for yourself ❤
It includes anything you do to keep yourself healthy, both physically, mentally and spiritually. In a world that’s moving faster than ever and were we are expected to achieve everything on a higher level, it’s even more important to take time, slow down and practice a little self-care. Burning the candle at both ends, so to speak, comes with significant consequences, including burnout, stress, depression, anxiety, resentment, and a whole lot of negative implications. Practicing self-care is something I’ve been working hard to put as a priority and now I would like to encourage you to do the same! 🙂
In case you need some inspiration, here’s a handful of great ideas;
- Take a solo mini-vacation
- Go to bed early in fresh, clean sheets
- Spend a night at the Farris Bad SPA Hotel (local recommendation!)
- Binge watch your favorite tv-series
- Handwrite a letter to a good friend
- Have an outdoor bonfire night with good friends
- Establish a good sleeping routine
- Enjoy your favorite coffee outside in the sun
- Establish a good morning routine
- Establish a good evening routine
- Take some deep breaths (breathe in-out)
- Do one tech-free day a week
- Have breakfast in bed
- Visit a friend you haven’t see in a long time
- Have a SPA session at home
- Invite your girlsfriends over dinner
- Take a yoga class
- Learn to meditate
- Create a gratitude journal
- Go for a walk/run outside
- Buy fresh flowers for your home
- Take yourself out for a date; put on a cute outfit, enjoy a glass of wine and treat yourself to a dinner
- Listen to/find a new favorite podcast
- Take a roadtrip someplace new
- Suprise visit a good friend
- Re-connect with an old friend
- Volunteer for a good cause
- Try out a new recipe in the kitchen
- Watch a feel-good movie with lots of candles & blankets
- Treat yourself to a professional massage
- Treat yourself to professional manicure & pedicure
- Make a vision board for your future
- Try sauna and ice bathing
- Pick up a new book
- Hike a new trail
- Spend quality time with your family
- Spend quality time with your friends
- Create a good skincare routine
- Take a nice long shower/bath
- Try learning something new
- Write down 5 things you love about yourself
- Drink more water w/lemon and ice
- Unfollow people who aren’t serving you
- Talk to a professional therapist
- Take a well deverved nap (at anytime)
- Fuel your body with clean, nutricious and colorful food
- Clean and de-clutter your home (a tidy home = a tidy mind)
- Walk barefoot in the grass
- Spend a day in the park with a good book and a coffee
- Have a great conversation with someone
- Try out a new hobby
- Have a streching session on the floor
- Buy a new outfit you feel great in
- Have an outdoor picnic
- Make your favorite cocktail
- Make your favorite dinner
- Bake your favorite treat
- Watch a sunrise/sunset
- Do a staycation at your favorite hotel
- Take a foot-bath
- Switch from late nights to late brunches
- Laugh a lot with friends
- Spend a full lazy day at the beach
- Play your next vacation/get-away
- Sleep with a weighted blanket
- Be creative; pick up knitting, painting, sewing and get crafty
- Invest in quality sheets and towels
- Invest in a fluffy robe and comfy slippers
- Eat a good breakfast
- Embrace JOMO (Joy of missing out)
- Take a cold shower
- Practice positive self-talk
- List the tasks weighing on you and get it done
- Organize your finances and secure yourself financially
- Create a mini library at home
- Invite friends over for a clothing-swap
- Listen to an audiobook
- Go to a concert with your favorite artist
- Make yourself a DIY face scrub
- Make yourself a colorful fruit platter
- Invest in luxurious bathroom products (I love Rituals!)
- Do a hair mask
- Make a feel-good playlist on spotify
- Create or join a book club
- Snuggle your pets
- Create a moodboard on Pintrest that inspire you
- Order a meal from your favorite restaurant
- Say “no” more often if you don’t feel like doing it
- Write a letter to your future self (to track progress)
- Forgive someone
- Spend more time outside in nature
- Do something new for the first time
- Give someone a good hug
- Watch a motivational TED-talk
- Smile at someone for no reason
- Suprise someone with the gift of kindness
- Do something for the first time
- Create your own Bucketlist
- Create a Bucketlist with your best friend
- Take one step towards a lifelong dream!
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