Self-Care Cheat Sheet - 45 Ways to Nurture a Habit of Self-Care
Stress often creates a black hole from which few escape. For many, what prevents the nurturing of body, mind and spirit is over-thinking what it means to take care of ourselves. Instead of finding the time for an elaborate day spa retreat, here are some things you can do as a regular part of your self-care routine.
cuddle with your kids, partner or pets
take a 30 minute walk
go for a bike ride
take 5 deep breaths five times a day
write down 7 things for which you are grateful
visit the cute animals at a shelter
unplug for an hour
get a mall massage
pray
practice aromatherapy using an ultrasonic diffuser
declutter 1/4 of the room/space
take a long, hot bath with scented Epsom salt
eat a $20 salad - they’re really good!
watch your favorite movie with popcorn
get a facial
perform a random act of kindness
forgive yourself for something you did in your 20s
have a glass of wine in a nice glass
get some sun
read a juicy romance novel
sing your favorite song really loud and off-key
have dinner by candlelight
buy that item you’ve been eyeing for weeks
do yoga in your living room
dance uncontrollably to your favorite disco song
relax with a 20 minute guided meditation (of course, there’s an app for it)
write 10 things you love about yourself
indulge in one (or more) of your favorite carbs
play a game on your smartphone
watch the sunset/sunrise
go to the movie theater
delegate 3 tasks
start, continue or finish a craft project
get a mani-pedi
go to bed early
listen to spa music on Pandora
take a nap
write in your journal
relax with mindful coloring
give something away
smile at 5 strangers in passing
read affirmations
fly a kite
eat a bowl of gourmet ice cream
volunteer