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"Self-care is how you take your power back"
“With every act of self-care your authentic self gets stronger, and the critical, fearful mind gets weaker. Every act of self-care is a powerful declaration: I am on my side, I am on my side, each day I am more and more on my own side.”
— Susan Weiss Berry
What is Self-Care?
What is Self-Care?
Well technically speaking, self-care is the process of establishing behaviors to ensure holistic well-being of oneself, to promote health, and actively manage illness when it occurs. Individuals engage in some form of self-care daily with food choices, exercise, sleep, reading and dental care. In reality, it is simply taking care of you and your needs. Whether it's taking a walk, reading a book, and/or sleeping in. All of those things are simple tasks that help ground you. We'll go over different things you can do for self-care.
Why is Self-Care Important?
Why is Self-Care Important?
In this video from Columbia Psychiatry-NYSPI, they talk about the importance of self-care and why it is important. Some thing simple as taking a break is essential to gathering yourself under pressure and stress. It can also be keeping a journal and jotting down things your grateful for. Self-care is essential to you just as well as your physical health because they work hand in hand.
Self-Care Tips
Self-Care Tips
1. Drink a cup of herbal tea (Soothing Caramel Bedtime is delicious!)
2. Try a few positive affirmations.
3. Write 10 things you are grateful for
4. Take a detox bath (use Epsom salts and essential oils)
5. Try a new face mask
6. Breathe deeply
7. Do yoga poses
8. Sleep
9. Exercise
10. Walk in nature
11. Buy yourself flowers
12. Write 5 things you love about yourself
13. Journal
14. Make a bucket list or vision board
15. Declutter 10 items
16. Read a personal growth book
17. Go for a long walk
18. Get a massage
19. Do something that makes you laugh
20. Plan a getaway
21. Stretch to relieve tension
22. Watch your favorite show
23. Have a night with friends
24. Do a brain dump
25. Go out on a date night
26. Do something for the first time (like try a new restaurant or skill)
27. Give yourself (or get) a manicure
28. Call or text someone you love
29. Light your favorite candle
30. Listen to your favorite podcast
31. Spend time with someone who inspires you
32. Cook your favorite meal
33. Plan a spa day
34. Do a digital detox
35. Eat a salad or smoothie
36. Get out in the sunshine
37. Go to your favorite place
38. Take some pretty photos
39. Listen to your favorite music
40. Hug someone
41. Drink a full glass of water
42. Read motivational quotes or uplifting self-care quotes
43. Put on nice clothes and makeup
44. Watch a motivational Ted Talk
45. Watch the sunrise
46. Refresh your morning routine
47. Change your sheets
48. Diffuse quality essential oils
49. Do something nice for someone
50. Go out for a coffee
51. Learn a new card/board game
52. Plan a self care day
53. Work on a puzzle
54. Color in an adult coloring book
55. Do something that makes you happy
57. Donate to a cause
58. Put up photos of loved ones in your home (or on your phone)
59. Go on a picnic
60. Plant something
61. Spread kindness to someone
62. Listen to an audiobook
63. Give yourself (or get) a pedicure
64. Sleep with a weighted blanket
65. Enjoy a piece of creative art (painting, movie, theater, dance, etc.)
66. Reach for a healthy snack
67. Plan or go on a lunch date (then pay for your friend)
68. Get take-out for dinner
70. Send a surprise card or care package to someone
71. Try a foam roller for increased blood flow and self-massage
72. Do something physical for 30 minutes to wear yourself out
73. Bake an indulgent treat
74. Buy something fresh at the farmer’s market
75. Make yourself a fancy cocktail or coffee
76. Go somewhere just to people watch
77. Ask someone for help
78. Watch a YouTube video about styling your hair or makeup differently
79. Establish a comforting night routine
80. Listen to a new podcast
81. Sing to your favorite song
82. Watch the clouds or stars
83. Plan a family night
84. Pray
85. Get out into nature
86. Go on a bike ride
87. End your shower on cold
88. Sign up to volunteer
89. Re-arrange a room in your home
91. Talk to someone about your challenges (friend, parent, therapist, etc.)
92. Watch a sunset
93. Tidy up one small space (desk, drawer, etc.)
94. Read a magazine at a bookstore or library
95. Unfollow toxic people on social media (or do a full social media detox)
96. Take a nap
97. Start a worry list to get things out of your head
98. Do something playful with your kids (or someone else’s kids)
99. Go a day without checking your email/messages
100. Do something creative (paint, draw, write, etc.)
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