Self Care Ideas

When you look at the world, what do you see? What are your thoughts on the news and current events? Do you think it will improve or worsen over time?

The truth is that our actions have a significant impact on how we feel.

But regardless of what’s happening outside your control, you can control certain things.

Those things include how you treat yourself.

Self-care is something you should do daily to improve your performance, and your physical health. Plus increase your happiness levels. It’s also essential for better mental health.

But it can be hard when we’re distracted, stressed or overwhelmed by everything.

So, if you’re one of the gazillion busy women who rarely gives herself any time, you’ll love this post.

It’s a comprehensive list of self-care activities to help you lift your spirits. No bullshit. No fancy pants ‘buy this’ links or anything like that.

Just straight to the good stuff!

Self Care Ideas For Busy Women

Go for a walk – get some fresh air

Shopping in your favourite store – treat yourself!

Take a break from social media

Ring a family member you love

Start a book club

Take some deep breaths

Enjoy some essential oils

Step up your morning routine

Run a bath and relax

Get your nails done

Take an afternoon nap

Bake some cookies

Read a nice novel or good book

Start a meditation practice

Take a digital detox-shut off all electronics for the weekend

Be the decision-maker (choose what to do for the day!)

Make a healthy smoothie

Go out for coffee with friends

Take a weekend break somewhere nice

Go for a bike ride

Take the afternoon off and have a massage

Do some knitting

Journal about your dreams for the future

Cook a delicious meal for yourself

Self-care is an important part of your life. It’s one of the most overlooked aspects of being a successful woman, yet it’s a crucial component to maintaining your energy and well-being.

Doing self-care activities helps you feel better physically and mentally.

Many people mistakenly think that all self-care must involve going to a spa or paying someone else to do things for them.

This couldn’t be further from the truth! There are so many ways you can provide yourself with some much needed TLC on a daily basis without anyone having to know about it.

Self Care Ideas (Continued)

Go to bed an hour earlier

Light some candles and enjoy their hue around the home

Do some colouring in or painting-adult colouring books are great

Sketching

Get your hair done

Have a facial

Go out and take some photos

Go to the cinema

Enjoy a pizza on the couch

Take a course for fun

Join a club of your choice

Knitting & crochet

Start a veggie patch

Go on a swing

Take a trip to the theme park

Watch a theatre production

Visit the library

Go swimming

Take a boat ride

Write a book

Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive. It can include a great haircut, new clothes, or even some candles and music, which costs money, but some of the best self care ideas are free!

Hiking in the mountains

Mirror work on yourself

Saying affirmations out loud

Writing a love letter to yourself

Sending a postcard to a loved one

Visiting a local green space

Taking the dog out

Drinking a cup of tea slowly while reading a magazine

Make a homemade face mask (avocado is super moisturising!)

Tips for Self Care

Self-care can be as simple as getting a pedicure, going for a walk or taking a nap.

Or it could be something more complicated, like learning how to meditate or making homemade face products.

The key is to find ways that are right for you and your schedule, and only you know what that schedule is!

One of the best ways to develop a self-care habit is to make it part of your daily routine.

Spending time every day doing something nice for yourself is a great way to boost your mood, your motivation levels, and take care of your body.

“It’s not what happens to you in life that determines how well you cope with it; it’s how you decide to handle the situation that counts.” – Dr. Seuss

Let us not forget our emotional health either.

Taking better care of our thoughts and feelings can be a big part of a self-care routine.

Things like checking in with yourself, questioning your thoughts, and not ignoring your own needs.

It only takes small steps to create big results in self care.

Did you know that self care can also be a great immune system booster? I know, crazy, but true!

And it doesn’t take much time and all to start a self care practice.

I hope you love this list of self care ideas. Set yourself a mini challenge to do ONE of these things at least every day.

I’m sure you’ll feel great!

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