New Ideas for Self Care
We all have such busy, demanding lives. To deal with the stress that comes along with a hectic schedule, we hear that self-care is the answer. Self care Sunday - get your nails done, watch Netflix, etc. I whole-heartedly believe in self care and agree that you should practice it. However, I think we gloss over true self care by slapping a face mask on it and calling it a day. So, I’m going to give you some new ideas for self care. Save this as a reminder for different self care ideas when you need them.
Beauty
Face mask
Manicure/pedicure
Hair mask
Teeth whitening
Moisturize
Get your hair done
Improve your skin care routine & stick to it
Taking time to get ready
Exfoliate
Self-tan
Get your eyebrows/eyelashes done
Wear a cute outfit
Go shopping - buy yourself something
Spiritual
Pray
Spend time in the Word
Seek spiritual guidance
Find regular mentorship/guidance
Volunteer
Spend time in quite/solitude
Listen to a sermon
Journal
Listen to worship music
Join a small group/Bible study
Donate (practice trust with your resources)
Physical
Work out
Brush your teeth
Take a shower or bath
Cook or bake
Make a doctor’s/dentist appointment and go
Take your medication
Be willing to change your medications so they work best for you
Take deep breaths
Stretch
Yoga
Take a walk
Organize cluttered places in your home/office
Go out for fun
Go outside -sit in a park, take a walk
Go on a hike
Go kayaking, canoeing, sailing, etc
Go window shopping
Listen to live music
Go to a comedy show
Go for a bike ride
Pet/play with your pet
Cuddle
Hydrate
Sing
Play an instrument
Play a sport or game
Practice a new skill or hobby
Have a warm beverage
Choose foods that nourish your body & feel good
Clean your home
Decorate your home to make it feel like a calming environment
Get enough sleep- go to bed early, sleep in
Get away from the screen
Emotional/Social
Read a book
Take a day off
Take a few days off- go on a trip big or small
See your family, catch up with them
Create a practical and consistent morning & night routine
Step away from the screen - set boundaries & time limits
Delete unused apps on your phone/ declutter your phone
Do something nice/meaningful for someone else
Light a candle
Therapy or counseling
Call a friend
Have a group FaceTime or zoom
Have a difficult conversation that you’ve been putting off
Meditate
Brain dump - write everything you’re thinking down on paper
Make a reasonable to-do list
Spend time with a friend
Have a deep conversation with someone
Seek a listening ear/advice from someone you trust
Spend intentional time on your marriage
Date your spouse
Go to a movie
Watch a movie/show at home alone or with someone else
Watch a documentary
Learn about something new- do some research for fun
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