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Self-care is important for good mental health and is not a luxury. It is essential that you devote some set time each week to looking after yourself and replenishing your emotional and physical energies. It is not selfish to care for yourself, in fact, it is your responsibility to do so. Everyone is different and what works for one, may not for another so here are some ideas to help get you started.
Mental self-help ideas
- Complete some brain puzzles such as crosswords or word searches.
- Watch a TED Talk
- Meditate
- Read a book or magazine
- Write a journal
- Do a puzzle
- Write a letter
- Take a class, learn a new skill.
Physical self-help ideas
- Go for a walk
- Get a massage
- Work out at home/hit the gym
- Go Swimming
- Go for a bike ride
- Gardening
- Singing
- Dance like no one is watching
Creative self-help ideas
- Paint a picture
- Bake something
- Creative writing
- Draw a picture
- Make a vision board
- Creative planning
- Scrapbooking
- Knitting/crochet
- Papercraft/card making
- Embroidery/sewing
Relaxing self-help ideas
- Take a nap
- Spend time with animals
- Go to the beach and watch the waves
- Have a bubble bath
- Do a face mask
- Go to a coffee shop
- Have a at home spa day
- Visit an actual spa
- Lay outside and watch the clouds
- Paint your nails
- Colour in adult colouring books for mindfulness
- Listen to a podcast
- Watch a movie or favourite TV show
- Colour your hair
- Listen to an audio book
- Meet a friend for lunch
- Lay outside at night and watch the stars
- Listen to music
I hope that this list has inspired you to start planning more self-care into your life today! Can you think of any good ideas which I have forgotten? Let me know, I always love to hear from you.
