We all need a reminder to take better care of ourselves. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos of everyday life. The pressure to perform at work, running around doing errands, cooking dinner, keeping the house clean and putting out whatever fire blazes that day captures our attention and forces us to put our self-care on the back burner. For the days you need some reinforcement, here are 33 self-care tips for a healthy body and mind:
- Relax with rain sounds
- Light a soothing candle
- Take a moment to close your eyes and take deep breaths
- Embark on some simple yoga flows
- Wander around your favorite store
- Try a pillow spray
- Take a long, hot shower
- Complete a puzzle
- Write down a compliment you get
- Call your person
- Indulge in a little retail therapy
- Take a hiatus from social media
- Go for a drive
- Start a journal
- Crawl into bed early
- Pay it forward
- Edit your social media feeds and take out any negative people (just unfollow, you don’t have to go on a deleting spree!)
- Whip up a good meal
- Get outside
- Eat more fruits and veggies
- Soak in the tub
- Go for a walk by yourself
- Become a bookworm
- Squeeze in a morning workout
- Get 15 minutes of sun
- Turn up the tunes and dance
- Declutter your space
- Go compliant free for a day
- Experience the bliss of a massage
- Watch some mind-numbing reality TV
- Look at cute puppy pictures on Instagram
- Plan a fun activity
- Cuddle! (Studies show it reduces stress and releases hormones that boost happiness)
Remember: Self-care isn’t a one-time deal. Implement tiny self-care habits every day to give a bit of love and attention to your body and mind.
By: Rebecca Clausen
Sources: Buzzfeed, Greatist, Huffington Post, Tiny Buddha