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Are you ready to take better care of yourself?
When it comes to having true self-care (which is wanting the best for ourselves and for others), the easiest way to care for others is to learn to take care of ourselves first.
Self-care plays a VITAL role in our own emotional wellness and health. If we can’t take care of ourselves, then we simply can’t give more energy to others.
Plus, self-care is not only a great way to live a stress-free and more enhanced life, but it’s also about having the right ideas and tendencies so you can put your very basic needs first and then go beyond that to help gift your mind, body, and spirit a chance to see that you are worth it.
Gift your mind, body, and spirit a chance to see that you are worth it.
Let’s see how you can make your daily routine reflect a little bit more self-care!
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What is true self-care?
Self-care has nothing to do with the cost of having things or having money at all. In fact, self-care is not about living to abide by your selfish impulses either.
The main purpose of self-care is to restore your energy.
It’s about refilling your cup, so you that don’t burn the candle at both ends and get burned out.
And although self-care has been trending in the recent turn of events, the craze probably won’t stop and that’s because some of them actually work!
Yes, there are some small unique practices that really can help you, so you can better thrive in this busy, social, and somewhat complicated world we live in.
There are some small unique practices that really can help you, so you can better thrive in this busy, social, and somewhat complicated world we live in.
So before you head to the list, know that it’s totally OKAY to choose what most resonates with you in this list of self-care ideas below. That practicing self-care is really just about doing the little things that will bring you a little more delight throughout each day — enjoy the process.!
You’ll soon learn that simply through the art of practicing self-care, you’ll understand that it takes time. It takes time to listen to what your body and mind both need.
It also takes inserting little daily practices into your everyday routine to figure out what can stick in your own personal self-care routine so that you can live a more healthy, balanced, and healing rewarding life.
Let’s take a look at these 34 extremely easy self-care ideas.
And remember, all you have to do is insert ONE of these ideas into your life and you’re on way to living a more self-loving and healthier lifestyle.
34 Simple Daily Self Care Ideas For Taking Better Care of Yourself
1. Recognize the habits and actions that make you feel the best.
Write them down! Becoming aware of your habits is the first step towards a healthy self-care routine! You should check out these habits to avoid in the mornings too!
2. Find a quiet and happy place to practice meditation for 10 minutes.
You can even read some of the benefits of meditating for 30 days here!
3. Read your favorite book again!
4. Avoid toxic people at all times. It’s not doing you and your heart any good.
5. Watch shows that are humorous and that leaves you feeling more relaxed.
Here’s a Netflix post for you created just for that!
6. Take time away from others to relax.
It’s okay to be alone with your thoughts. I also wrote how loneliness can actually be a good thing here!
7. Try to get regular sleep most nights.
This self-care idea is always said, but it really goes without saying how important our sleep is to our overall health and happiness! Try these bedtime tips to have a great night before bed, these fall asleep faster tips to get a night of great sleep and these morning tips to wake yourself up early!
8. Wear clothes that represent you!
Clothes that are clean, comfortable, and that makes you feel really good. And if you want to learn how to save your clothing and keep them for longer? Give this article a read here!
9. Light a candle or your diffuser and make your home smell fresh and gorgeous today.
10. Take a hot bubble bath—complete with candles and calming music.
11. Write down a list of things that you are the most grateful for. Just 5 will do to start.
12. Spend time outside and breathe in the fresh air (the Sweat Coin App really helps you get outside!)
13. Don’t force yourself to do something you really don’t like.
It’s okay to say NO! In fact, there are many things you should say no too, here’s a list of 12 things all women should stop apologizing for to help you discover what you need to stop saying yes too!
14. Unplug yourself from social media for a couple of hours. See how you feel when you do!
15. Pet or cuddle an animal. This one is a no brainer if you have a cute little fur baby!
16. Prepare a meal plan so you can start eating your meals mindfully.
Maybe that includes less snacking at night? Try to be open to what mindfulness really is and see how it affects your perspective with food.
17. Watch your favorite TV show from childhood. It’s extremely nostalgic! I wish I had a list for this for you but I don’t!
18. Take a nap.
19. Remind yourself that your pain or struggle with time will pass… Repeat the mantra “This too shall pass!”.
20. Enjoy a quiet cup of tea.
There are so many tea selections. Too many that this one can be easily achieved multiple times a day for you.
21. Communicate your emotional needs to the person that’s the closest to you.
22. Journal. Get inquisitive, ask questions, and answer journal prompts like these ones!
23. Hydrate yourself, even more, if you are forgetful.
24. Catch up on your doctor’s appointments.
25. Avoid your vices.
If alcohol, drugs, or emotional eating are a problem for you? Seek professional help if you can’t stop on your own. If you need some innovative ways to break some of your habits today? Here are 11 unique ways to break your bad habits that you’ve probably never heard of!
26. Apply logical reason over-emotional reactions and try to practice consciously.
27. Give yourself a pedicure or follow this home manicure guide.
28. Order in dinner.
29. Have a 20-minute stretching session.
30. Watch the sunset. Take it in and just watch.
31. Take yourself to your favorite coffee shop.
Indulge in your most favorite drink (if it’s open). If circumstances won’t allow it, then try to recreate it at home!
32. Take the time to make your hair and makeup
Look sharp and for no other reason than that. There should be no other reason to lift your mood by looking great than for yourself!
33. Do something crafty
Sculpt, knit, sew. You can even make something that can have the potential to make you some extra cash!
34. Remember that self-care is vital in order to live a more happy and balanced life!
Try to remember that self-care doesn’t make you vain or selfish in the process when you are thinking about your own needs and meeting them first.
In fact, practicing self-care will make you stronger and is a very healthy act of showing yourself more compassion and love.
See Also:
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Author: Rebecca
Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am the face behind Everything Abode! I am a lifestyle and wellness writer based out of Vancouver Island. When I’m not writing or exploring mountains and beaches with my furry rescue, I love spending time learning creative ways to manifest a healthy home. Thanks for stopping by!
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