As I’ve mentioned in many of my posts, self-care is pivotal to maintaining your cool as a parent. You need to take care of yourself because you are worth it. Yes, your family’s needs are important, but so are yours. You need to fuel yourself before you can help fuel others. The beauty of self-care is that it doesn’t have to be extravagant or big. It can be little things like enjoying a favorite beverage or sitting in the sun. So, I’ve compiled a list of 45 self-care ideas that you could use to brighten your days and give yourself a little extra love. You deserve it!
- Read for fun
- Exercise
- Light a favorite candle, or otherwise enjoy a pleasant scent
- Listen to a podcast
- Watch a show
- Get a manicure
- Get a pedicure
- Listen to a TED talk
- Buy yourself a piece of clothing that makes you feel awesome
- Go for a walk
- Schedule a vacation
- Turn off your phone during something fun so you can full enjoy the experience
- Have a night out with friends or your significant other
- Write a gratitude list
- Do a “brain dump” – helps to free your mind up for other things
- Watch a YouTube video
- Learn something new
- Make yourself a fancy drink
- Wear something that makes you feel good
- Do something you love, literally anything that makes you happy
- Unschedule something you don’t actually want to do
- Write down 5 affirmations – these are statements about your life written as fact, even if they haven’t happened yet (i.e. I’m a successful blogger with 50,000 followers)
- Meditate
- Focus on your breathing for 2 minutes
- Get a massage
- Visit a chiropractor or acupuncturist
- Hire a housekeeper to deep clean your home
- Go to the store/movie theater/coffee shop alone
- Take a bath or relaxing shower
- Play a game
- Journal
- Listen to your favorite music
- Get a facial
- Indulge in a favorite treat
- Take a nap
- Get nostalgic with some old pictures
- Dance like no one’s watching
- Sing at the top of your lungs
- Sit in the sun and enjoy the warmth
- Brighten your living space in some way – hang up a new pictures, buy some schmancy throw pillows
- Get your hair done
- Make a fort
- Get out into nature in a way you’d enjoy
- Enjoy a smoothie
- Go out to eat and let someone else do the cooking and clean up
This is, of course, is not an all-inclusive list of how you can implement self-care into your days. However, I’m hoping it provides a jumping-off point for you to start some form of self-care today.
Much love and productive vibes,
Momma Caped Nerd ❤
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