50 self-care ideas to kickstart a happier, healthier you

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We often get so wrapped up in taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves, too. And when we do decide to do something that we enjoy or need to do for ourselves, we sometimes feel guilty doing it; should I be spending this money? Should I be taking the time to do this? But ... but ... BUT! Stop. There are plenty of ways we can live happier, healthier lives that don’t involve breaking the bank or taking up our entire day.

The truth is, you can’t fully take care of anybody else unless you yourself are in good shape. Plus, you matter too.

Here are 50 self-care ideas to kickstart a happier, healthier you:

• Try meditation

• Order in Food

• Take a hot bath — uninterrupted

• Read more

• Stretch in the mornings

• Apply a face mask

• Take a nap

• Look at the stars

• Go on a walk

• Take a mental health day and binge-watch your fave show

• Try a new hobby

• Have a mimosa (or 6)

• Say “no” to someone

• Take a nap

• Play your fave album on repeat

• Have a dance party of 1

• Try new makeup or hairstyles

• Laugh at YouTube videos

• Brush your hair

• Declutter a part of your house that’s been bugging you

• Light a candle

• Make your bed

• Paint your nails

• Shave your legs

• Bake cookies

• Get dressed up

• Listen to a podcast

• Turn your phone off

• Write in your journal

• Get a massage

• Donate to your local homeless shelter

• Go on a picnic

• Look up positive affirmations on Pinterest

• Watch the sunrise/sunset

• Create a gratitude list

• Go on a date night

• Take pretty photos

• Hug someone

• Call or text someone you love

• Plant something

• People watch at the mall

• Pray

• Unfollow toxic people on social media

• Paint

• Drink an entire bottle of water and refill

• Make a blanket fort

• Do a craft project

• Play a video game

• Curl up on the couch and do NOTHING

• Forgive someone, even if that person is yourself

What do you do to take care of yourself? Let me know below ❤️