55 Ways to Practice Self-Care

Whether you’re suffering with mental illness or just had a stressful week or day we all deserve to take care of ourselves. So, if you ever need inspiration on how to make yourself feel better or just want a self care tip in general then make sure to check out these 55 ways to practice self care in your everyday life.

1. Remember that it isn’t selfish to take care of yourself
2. Cry it all out
3. Allow yourself to say no to people, obligations, etc.
4. Drink plenty of water
5. Read a book or start a new television series
6. Re-watch your favorite childhood movie
7. Write your thoughts into a journal
8. Turn your feelings into art
9. Light your favorite candles
10. Book a therapy session with a professional
11. Take a long bath or shower
12. Go out for a walk
13. Snuggle up with a pet or your favorite stuffed animal
14. Make a list of things that make you happy
15. Call in sick and take a mental health day (Don’t feel bad about it)
16. Redecorate your room
17. Clean your room
18. Take a nap
19. Go to bed early and get that 8 hours of sleep that you deserve
20. Sleep in
21. Call a friend, family member or other loved one
22. Watch some funny internet videos
23. Cook yourself a meal
24. Talk to yourself about your day, your future goals, etc.
25. Listen to your favorite songs
26. Have a dance party
27. Turn off all electronic devices
28. Take a break from social media
29. Hug someone
30. Pick up a new hobby
31. Do yoga
32. Bake a cake
33. Drink some tea
34. Write a love letter to yourself
35. Trash emails that you won’t read
36. Make a to do list
37. Get organized and make yourself a schedule
38. Create a vision board
39. Stretch or do a light exercise
40. Don’t bring yourself down for not exercising  
41. Re-read your favorite childhood book
42. Go through old photos
43. Shield yourself from toxic people
44. Go for a drive
45. Make a positivity jar
46. Build a self care box
47. Give yourself a spa treatment
48. Eat some fruits and vegetables
49. Forgive yourself
50. Notice the good in yourself
51. Go shopping
52. Go to your favorite coffee shop
53. Treat yourself to an expensive food or drink  
54. Revisit your favorite childhood park
55. Take some time to meditate