I truly believe self-care is something we need to include in our daily routines. Self-care can look many different ways. When we think of self-care the first things that comes to people's minds is a spa like experience. While going to the spa is certainly a very rewarding self-care experience, not everyone can go to a spa, and certainly no one can go to a spa every day.
Self-care is all about building a good relationship with ourselves, physically and emotionally. It’s about finding activities that fill up our cup, physically and emotionally. Self-care is about making ourselves a priority, fuel our soul, find joy through incorporating activities to our daily routines so we can feel at our best.
Sometimes can be challenging to prioritize ourselves. Sometimes just the idea of devoting time to self-care sounds selfish. The truth is, we can't pour from an empty cup. We need to fill up our cup first before we can fill other's. We have to be our best to give our best.
Here are 20 ideas to practice self-care, most of which you can incorporate in your every day and are completely free:
Practice gratitude
Spend time with you love ones
Spend me time with yourself for yourself
Spend time practicing your hobbies
Eat to fuel your body
Move your body
Take a social media break
Enjoy a coup of coffee and a good book
Sleeping in
Enjoy nature. Go for a walk or a bike ride outdoors
Listen to a podcast of audio book
Practice yoga and meditation
Organize your closet or any closet for that matter
Plan your next vacation
Get a massage
Enjoy a long bath
Try a new recipe or eat your favorite foods
Have a date night
Try an adult coloring book
Take a nap
Here are my tips to practice self-care in a way that truly fills up your cup:
Make your own list of things that fill your cup.
Incorporate real self-care every day.
Do it for yourself.
Do it because it feels good not because it’s what everyone else does.
Don't over do it, it should never feel as something you have to do but rather something you get to do.
When choosing activities that will reverberate through your day and have the biggest impact on your well-being, remember these guidelines:
Connect with others. Feed your relationships. Be present in conversations.
Take care of your health. Move daily. Get enough sleep. Eat clean. Stay hydrated.
Try new things. Learn. Challenge yourself. Turn everyday activities into adventures.
Be intentional with your time. Be aware of what you’re doing at the moment. Meditate.
Practice positivity. Share what you’re grateful for daily. Try not to complain or gossip.
Give and be generous to others. Kindness makes us feel good and purposeful.