Simple Ideas for Self-Care

For whatever reason, it’s hard for me to relax and just enjoy. I tend to neglect myself and pour out to others. A few years back I started being kinder to myself and forced myself to take time out of each day just for me. If you’re interested you can read a deep dive into the various areas of my life in a 3 part series about my physical, mental, and spiritual health. Today I’d like to share simple things I do to give myself a boost, which usually puts a smile on my face. I hope they put a smile on yours as well.

I’m not talking about a whole afternoon for yourself, although that is nice too. I’m talking about 5-10 minutes to stop whatever I’m doing and shift to something that gives me life. This is my personal list so feel free to use whatever ideas work for you. I would also encourage you to take a few moments and jot down things that you truly enjoy and usually don’t make time for.

Self-Care at Home Ideas

Soak your feet in warm water.

Cut flowers or greenery from the yard and display them in a vase indoors.

Use a fancy cup and saucer for afternoon tea.

Read one chapter of a book.

Work on cross stitch project for 15 minutes (use a timer).

Buy the new earrings you’ve been wanting.

Put on a spa face mask and listen to ’90s country music.

Whiten teeth.

Paint your fingernails.

Eat lunch outside.

Go outside and watch the sunrise or sunset.

Take 5 minutes to scrub your hands with a sugar scrub.

Paint something, try water coloring.

Create something using paper and string, a bunting for the next celebration.

Redecorate an area of the house, maybe a bookshelf.

Sketch with colored pencils, try to draw something related to the current season.

Create a capsule wardrobe out of things you already own.

Plant something or propagate something you already own. This snake plant makes a beautiful house plant.

Look up at the stars at night.

Learn to tie a bow so it’ll lay flat.

Schedule a facial.

Take a bath.

Make a haircut appointment.

Drink a special drink on the stoop.

On a Screen Ideas for Self-Care

Complete a mini crossword.

Play a round of a word game.

Fill out a number puzzle.

Read the daily comics.

Look up new books or podcasts.

Pin new easy hairstyles to try.

Create a graphic design.

Pin a new paper craft for another day.

Watch a funny show. This is a current favorite.

Watch Youtube. I find this channel inspiring and calming.

Out and About Ideas

Buy supermarket flowers for yourself.

Watch a movie in a theater.

Take a bike ride.

Drive to Sonic and buy a bag of pellet ice.

Go for a 10-minute walk outside.

Take a drive in a nearby neighborhood or the country.

Find the printable version of the self-care list here for $2. Thanks for your support.

Now go and do one thing on the list it’ll just take a few minutes. You’re worth it!

You may also like Create Something Every Day or How I Started a Daily Dishes Routine.