100 Ways to Practice Self-Care That Will Brighten Your Day
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So you've decided to start taking better care of yourself — we're so excited for you! Self-care is extremely important no matter what else you've got going on in your life. And before you think self-care is only necessary for people with anxiety or for those who experience emotional struggles that you don't identify with, back that thought up right now. Everyone needs self-care, and self-care is different for everyone.
We've come up with 100 different things you can do for yourself, whether it's going out to do something, staying in to do nothing, or shifting your focus to your loved ones. Pick and choose what works for you, and expand on it to place all the focus on you. You deserve it.
01
Buy a New Pair of Shoes
02
Light Your Favourite Candle
03
Go For a Walk Around the Block
04
Get a Manicure
05
Write a Poem
06
Meal Prep For the Week
07
Do a Face Mask
08
Snuggle Your Pet
09
Text Your Best Friend
10
Do a Calming Yoga Sequence
11
Start a Piggy Bank
12
Take a Bunch of Silly Selfies
13
Get a Solid 8 Hours of Sleep
14
Get a Haircut
15
Have a Cry
16
Stay in Bed an Extra 20 Minutes in the Morning
17
Take Deep Breaths
18
Spend 10 Minutes in the Sunshine
19
Take a Bubble Bath
20
Go Stargazing
21
Call in Sick to Work
22
Cook Dinner For Yourself
23
Eat Some Chocolate
24
Smile When You Don't Want To
25
Clean Out Your Closet
26
Put on a Cosy Pair of Socks
27
Make a New Playlist
28
Take a Long Hot Shower
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Splurge on Dessert
30
Colour a Picture
31
Take Up a New Hobby
32
Pick Flowers
33
Go For a Drive
34
Make Popcorn, and Watch Netflix
35
Sing Really Loud
36
Clean Out the Fridge
37
Find a New Book to Read
38
Go Out to Dinner by Yourself
39
Change Your Hair Colour
40
Stay on the Couch All Day
41
Buy a Magazine to Read
42
Plan Your Calendar For the Month
43
Play With the Animals at a Shelter
44
Donate to Charity
45
Do Nothing For an Evening
46
Print Out Your Favourite Photos
47
Learn a New Language
48
Thank the People You're Grateful For
49
Drink More Water
50
Buy a Houseplant to Take Care Of
51
Take the Long Way to Work
52
Do a Puzzle
53
Get Up Before Your Alarm Goes Off
54
Try a New Workout
55
Do the Dishes
56
Download a New Game on Your Phone
57
Bake Something Yummy
58
Sit Somewhere to Watch the People
59
Go For a Picnic
60
Listen to a Song You've Never Heard Before
61
Donate an Old Pair of Shoes
62
Smile at a Stranger
63
Set Goals For the Year
64
Get All Dressed Up, and Go Somewhere Fancy
65
Spend an Evening Playing With Your Hair
66
Pay It Forward in the Coffee Shop Line
67
Change the Sheets on Your Bed
68
Buy Something Expensive You've Been Wanting
69
Get a Pedicure
70
Have a Conversation With an Old Friend
71
Put Your Phone Down
72
Find a New Restaurant to Try
73
Write Yourself a Love Letter
74
Order Dinner In
75
Meditate For 10 Minutes
76
Put on Your Favourite Outfit
77
Look in the Mirror, and Tell Yourself You're Awesome
78
Get a Massage
79
Take a Nap
80
Dance to Your Favourite Song
81
Reread Your Favourite Book
82
Remove Toxic People From Your Social Media
83
Make a Card For Someone You Care About
84
Shut Everyone Out For the Day
85
Find a DIY Project
86
Do a Good Deed
87
Compliment Someone
88
Exfoliate Your Skin
89
Try a New Healthy Eating Plan
90
Get on a Bus, and Take It to Anywhere
91
Actually Take Your Lunch Break, and Leave Your Desk
92
Do That Thing You've Been Putting Off
93
Focus on the Positives Over the Negatives
94
Do Something That Scares You
95
Eat 3 Solid Meals in a Day
96
Volunteer Somewhere
97
Rearrange the Furniture
98
Call Your Parents
99
Forgive Someone
100