50 Ideas for Self-Care
If you just need some good old fashioned self-care (and who doesn't?)...here is a list of great ideas.
1. Listen to your favorite music |
26. Go horseback riding |
| 2. Enjoy a long, warm bubble bath | 27. Reflect on: "My most enjoyable memories" |
3. Go for a walk |
28. Enjoy a relaxing nap |
| 4. Share a hug with a loved one | 29. Visit a museum/art gallery |
| 5. Pray | 30. Practice yoga |
6. Attend a caring support group |
31. Relax in a whirlpool/sauna |
| 7. Do stretching exercises | 32. Enjoy a cool, refreshing glass of water or fruit juice |
8. Watch the sunrise/sunset |
33. Star gaze |
9. Laugh |
34. Window shop |
| 10. Create a collage representing "The Real Me" | 35. Daydream |
| 11. Reflect on: "I appreciate..." | 36. Attend a special workshop |
| 12. Write your thoughts and feelings in a personal journal | 37. Reward yourself with a special gift you can afford |
| 13. Attend a favorite athletic event | 38. Take yourself on a vacation |
| 14. Do something adventurous (e.g., skydiving) | 39. Create with clay/pottery |
15. Swing/slide/teeter totter /blow bubbles |
40. Pet an animal |
16. Play a musical instrument |
41. Reflect on your successes: "I can..." |
17. Meditate |
42. Write a poem expressing your feelings |
18. Work with plants |
43. Make a bouquet of flowers |
| 19. Learn a new skill | 44. Visit a park/woods/forest |
| 20. See a special play, movie or concert | 45. Reflect on: "What I value most in life" |
| 21. Make yourself a nutritious meal | 46. Phone a special friend |
| 22. Draw/paint a picture | 47. Go on a picnic in a beautiful setting |
23. Swim/float/wade/relax in a pool/on the beach |
48. Practice the art of forgiveness |
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24. Do aerobics/dance
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49. Treat yourself to a nutritious meal at a favorite restaurant |
| 25. Imagine yourself achieving your goals and dreams | 50. Work out with weights or equipment |
