25 Ways to Practice Self-Care

In recent months, it seems as if self-care has been boiled down to a carefully curated aesthetic consisting of matcha lattes and treating oneself to designer purchases and lavish vacations. The real purpose of self-care, however, is not to make your life look aesthetic, but rather to simply care for yourself, whatever that might look like. Looking after our mental and physical health is so important, especially when we live demanding lives that give us little time to ourselves. Self-care takes many forms, from going home to visit family to watching your favorite rom-com. Below we have provided a list of 25 ways you can practice self-care. Read through the suggestions and add the ones that resonate with you to your own self-care routine.

1. Create a set sleep schedule

2. Take a nap

3. Experiment with your skincare routine

4. Make your bed

5. Reduce your screen time

6. Read a book

7. Declutter your space

8. Take a relaxing bubble bath

9. Wash your bed sheets

10. Meditate (check out our article on meditation here)

11. Prepare a nutritious, home-cooked meal

12. Create a new playlist

13. Watch one of your comfort movies

14. Watch a TED Talk

15. Catch up with an old friend

16. Grab food with friends

17. Create your perfect morning and evening routines (check out some life-changing morning

    routine habits here)

18. Have a solo dance party in your home

19. Go for a nature walk

20. Eat your lunch outside, picnic-style

21. Learn to say “no” to plans when you are too busy or simply do not want to go

22. Journal (click here to access 24 journal prompts for self-discovery)

23. Stretch your body

24. Learn a new skill

25. Recite affirmations