We all hear it time and time again we have to take care of ourselves before we can take care of others. It’s true but I know we all hate hearing it. We can not give and give without filling our own bodies. We need to feel good to make others feel good. I thought it would be fun to give you a list of 100 things you can do for self-care.
Sure some you probably already thought of but I am hoping a few will be new ideas to you and you’ll run with them.
Fill your body with love and care. You’ll be happier those around you will be happier. Try it. Embrace it. Live. And breathe.
100 Things You Can Do For Self-Care
- Read for pure pleasure (ask me if you need book suggestions)
- Do a jigsaw puzzle
- Meditate
- Do yoga
- Take a bubble bath
- Take an exercise class
- Do a facial at home ( Time for a Fall facial with my Favorites)
- Paint your toes
- Buy yourself flowers
- Go out to eat alone
- Find a fun game to play on your phone (my favorite is homescapes)
- Take a community class
- Binge watch a tv show or two
- Have a girls night
- Likewise to the above, take a full weekend with the girls
- Have an overnighter by yourself
- Do happy hour
- Make date nights happen
- Take an hour each day just for you
- Have your favorite snack with zero guilt
- Find a group to join in your local area
- Call/text/message a friend to just say hi
- Journal
- Plan a game night
- Get a massage
- Go pleasure shopping/browsing
- Buy that fancy dress/shoes/makeup
- Find a good brunch place
- Learn a new hobby
- Purge your clothes
- Give/take a long hug
- Dance like no one is watching
- Take a walk/jog around the neighborhood
- Find a new hiking trail
- Seek out a waterfall
- Head to the mountains
- Head to the ocean
- See a play
- Go see a movie in the theater
- Go to a concert
- Do a random act of kindness (ideas for this also coming soon!)
- Volunteer
- Have one on one time with your spouse/child/friend
- Meet a friend for coffee
- Color
- Go for a mindless drive
- Get your hair done (go for that bold color you’ve been eying, life is short)
- Actively plan that dream vacation you’ve wanted to do forever
- Do some front porch sittin’ (this sounds silly but some of my happy and calmest times are the mornings where I can sit outside)
- Go to a comedy show
- Cuddle
- Have sex
- Rent your dream car for a weekend getaway
- Go camping
- Send out some real snail mail
- Look at older photos and remember. Laugh, cry.
- Take a sip and paint class
- Schedule those yearly doctor appointments
- Similarly, make your twice a year dentist appointment/cleaning
- Make an eye appointment to check those peepers
- Jump rope
- Play hopscotch
- Do a crossword puzzle, word search, mad lib, or suduko
- Go for a pedicure or manicure somewhere or both
- Go swimming
- Try out an urban float
- Take a dance class
- Build with some legos
- Get crafty
- Bird watch
- Go to the pet store and smile at all the cuties
- Wiggle your toes in the sand
- Soak up the sun
- Dance in the rain
- Watch the clouds
- Go bowling
- Play a video game
- Stretch daily
- Give in to that giggle
- Indulge in a subscription box
- Hold hands with someone
- Cook your favorite meal
- On the other end order in your favorite meal
- Watch a cartoon
- Go fishing or hunting
- Treat yourself to your favorite dessert
- Attend the farmers market in your area
- Go thrift shopping
- Take that nap
- Five minutes of deep breathing
- Pray
- Do a double date
- Give your whole body a body scrub – it’ll feel amazing
- Sing in the car
- Be thankful – write a list of 5 things you are thankful for
- Join a recreation sports team
- Watch an old favorite movie
- Go to a Zoo or Aquarium
- Take in local history by visiting a local museum
- Visit a local brewery or winery
Remember, self-care can and does include others too. This is all about what fills up your happy bucket. What centers you. And what helps your overall health – body, and mind. This is just a small dip in the bucket of what you can do for yourself.
Take the time to do self-care, as a result, your body and mind (and family/friends) will thank you!
