Self care is essential for protecting your mental health and there’s so many ways to practice it. This post contains 60 self care ideas that you can add to your list. You’ll love all these ideas because I definitely do! There’s a range of self care ideas here suited to pretty much everyone’s needs.
I practice self care at least once a week and I highly encourage it as a self-care gives you a chance to unwind and forget about the things that are troubling you most. You may already have a self care routine and are looking for things to add or you may be new and have no clue on where to start. Whatever reason you’re here, you’ll find something you enjoy!
Self care ideas for a pamper night
1. Have a nice, warm bubble bath using your favourite bubble bath!
2. Apply a face mask that targets your specific skin problems.
3. Apply lotion that is scented with your favourite smell, mine’s vanilla!
4. Indulge in your favourite sweet treats that you wouldn’t normally eat daily.
5. Paint your nails in your favourite colour and apply a nourishing hand lotion.
6. Watch your favourite movies and TV series while being wrapped up in a fluffy blanket.
7. Style your hair into your favourite style! (Be sure to use heat protection if using a hair styling tool)
8. Change into comfy clothing such as pyjamas or loungewear.
9. Enjoy a warm drink such as hot chocolate or tea.
10. Light your favourite candle and turn the lights down to create a calm atmosphere.
Productive self care ideas
11. Read your favourite book or start a new one.
12. Fill in your bullet journal or create the layouts.
13. Practice gratitude and reflect on the best things of your life.
14. Follow some yoga videos on YouTube.
15. Clear out your phone by deleting spam emails and old photos.
16. Have a walk at your local nature reserve.
17. Play your favourite songs and have a sing and dance!
18. Join an online class and learn something new.
19. Have a quick bedroom tidy up.
20. Bake a cake and of course, eat it!
Self care ideas for bad mental health days
21. Brush your teeth, it’ll help, trust me.
22. Brush your hair, you have beautiful shiny hair!
23. Drink some water to hydrate your body.
24. Change into something that you feel good in.
25. Open a window and breathe in the fresh air.
26. Disconnect from social media to prevent comparison.
27. Stretch out your body to release tension.
28. Call someone and let out anything that’s troubling you.
29. Cuddle with your bed somewhere comfy.
30. Do some colouring in. It’s known to relieve stress.
Morning self care ideas
31. Make your bed and make it look pretty.
32. Practice the law of attraction and manifest the life you want.
33. Make yourself a smoothie or coffee to wake you up.
34. Have your favourite breakfast that makes you happy.
35. Note down your dreams and keep a dream journal.
36. Do a workout that you enjoy to release those endorphins.
37. Listen to your favourite music and allow it to slowly wake you up.
38. Have a long lie in and catch up on sleep!
39. Create your to-do list to set yourself up for a productive day.
40. Stay away from your phone and disconnect.
Night time self care ideas
41. Stargaze outside and admire the stars.
42. Enjoy a hot chocolate in your garden.
43. Sit by a campfire and enjoy the warmth.
43. Have an early night.
44. Have some fairy lights and embrace the gentle light.
45. Wear your favourite pyjamas.
46. Slip on some fluffy slippers.
47. Call a friend for a long catch up.
48. Give your face a long massage, maybe even use a face roller.
49. Sleep on a silk pillow case.
50. Cuddle with your boyfriend, or pet, or hug your pillow.
Luxury self care ideas
51. Go on a shopping spree!
52. Book a spa day.
53. Spray on your favourite perfume that you save for special occasions.
54. Change into silk pyjamas or a robe.
55. Have a glass of that expensive alcohol you hardly ever get out.
56. Wear some pieces of jewellery.
57. Go out for afternoon tea.
58. Use your lavish bubble bath.
59. Have your hair done at the salon.
60. Go out for a 3 course meal with your favourite people.
And we made it to the end! I’ll tell you it wasn’t the easiest to think of 60 self care ideas but these things help me relax and de-stress and that’s what self care is all about! What’s your favourite self care activity in your routine?
