It can sometimes be easy to forget about self-care. One of the most common excuses is that you don’t want to do the generic bath or meditation, so self-care isn’t for you. But that is wrong. Self-care encompasses such a variety of activities! Here are 101 different ways to practice self-care.
Fun & Leisure for Self-Care
- Widdle
- Knit or crochet
- Paint
- Create clay work
- Do something creative
- Watch your favorite movie
- Watch your favorite show
- Goof around
- Spend time with an animal
- Go to the zoo
- Go to the park
- Spend time with a loved one
- Go on a vacation
- Play a video game
- Listen to music
- Have a dance party for no reason
- Go to the beach
- Play a board game
- Bake or Cook
- Color
- Pop some bubble wrap
- Watch the sunset or sunrise
- Rearrange a room
- Scroll Pinterest
- Watch some comedy
Exercise for Self-Care
- Go swimming
- Go for a Run
- Play your favorite sport
- Go for a walk
- Do yoga
- Do gardening
- Jump Rope
- Take a class at your gym
- Go to the gym
- Dance
- Ride your bike
- Go for a hike
Inner Peace & Spirituality
- Attend church or a religious ceremony
- Attend a spiritual retreat
- Listen to love songs
- Pray
- Do Readings
- Do yoga
- Meditate
- Practice mindfulness
- Listen to classical music
- Listen to inspirational or empowering music
- Write in your journal
- Light incense or use essential oils
- Change your computer or phone background to a quote you love
Health Management
- Eat healthily
- Take vitamins regularly
- Taking breaks
- Practice regular hygiene
- Take a shower
- Regular doctor check-ups
- Eat regular breakfast
- Spend time in the sun
- Drink water
- Eat more vegetables
- Get fresh air
- Avoid triggers
Self- Improvement
- Taking a course
- Meditate
- Practice mindfulness
- Listen to podcasts
- Watch TedTalks
- Start a compliments file
- Scratch one item off your to-do list
- Fix one thing that has been bothering you
- Clean up a little around the house
- Clean your social media of negative influences
- Go to counseling
- Do a small act of kindness
- Ask for help
- Write in a gratitude journal
- Volunteer
- Learn to say no
- Write yourself a love note to find later
- Smile
- Update or create a budget
- Write down your goals
- Organize your desktop or phone
- Make your bed
- Create a regular self-care routine
Hygiene and Appearance for Self-Care
- Take a shower
- Clean regularly
- Do your regular skin-care routine
- Wear your favorite outfit
Rest & Relaxation
- Take a break
- Sleep 6-9 hours each night
- Go to bed at a decent hour
- Get up Early
- Get a massage
- Drink tea
- Go cloud-watching
- Take a bath
- Unplug for an hour
- Light a candle
- Stretch before bed
- Take a small nap
- Have a spa day at home
- Wear something comfortable
Splurge
- Eat your favorite treat
- Buy your favorite fragrance
- Have a meal at your favorite restaurant
- Do a little shopping therapy
- Take yourself on your dream date
- Get a pedicure
- Get a manicure
- Buy yourself flowers
- Buy something you’ve been wanting
- Have breakfast for dinner
What are your go-to self-care practices? Let us know in the comments below!
