Mind, Body and Soul - Self Care Ideas

The thing about self-care is It doesn’t have to be time-consuming and overwhelming.

It can simply be about all the small ways you tune in, listen to your body, and take small steps to take care of yourself.

We all have days where we don’t feel our best. There are days where we will feel a range of negative emotions, for whatever reason. During these times, it’s important to take care of ourselves by prioritising self-care. The term self-care is thrown around a lot. But what exactly does it mean? Self-care is the intentional act of caring for ourselves, physically, mentally and emotionally. It comes in many different forms, but it encompasses anything that will help us to pause, relax and recharge, so that we can feel our best. Here are some self-care ideas to get you feeling better:

Call or text someone you love
Drink a cup of herbal tea, Chamomile and Spearmint are wonderful!!
Journal about how you’re feeling and write down 5 things you love about yourself
Take some deep breaths while focusing on your breathing
Listen to your favourite music and create a playlist
Get some fresh air and go for a long walk in nature
Cook or order in your favourite meal
Read a book or inspirational quotes
Light your favourite candle
Do a digital detox
Go to your favourite place
Try a new face mask
Get some sleep
Buy yourself flowers
Exercise in a way that feels good for you
Write down 5 things you’re grateful for
Spend quality time with friends or family
Turn on a diffuser with an aromatic essential oils
Watch the sunset
Practice Yoga or mindful meditation
Take a long bath 
Go for a drive (no destination required)
Let yourself have a good cry (sometimes we need it)
Implement a morning and night routine you enjoy
Do something creative (painting, writing, drawing, etc.)
Drink more water
Donate to a cause you care about
Take a break from the news
Start a skincare routine
Cuddle with a pet
Write a letter to a loved one
Give yourself a hug, it may make you laugh but that is good for the soul too!!

These are just a few ideas to help you on your way to focus on you. What makes you feel the most rested and at peace is unique to you alone.  Remember that self-care is never selfish, its absolutely necessary for our wellbeing!