30 ways to practice self care

Self care has been hugely important to me the last few years. I am a huge people pleaser, which means I often put other people first. My resolution of 2023 was to put myself first a little bit more and what resulted was falling in love with practicing self love. 

So if you're looking for some different ways to practice self love, here it is:

1. Drink a glass of water when you wake up
2. Eat meals that actually satisfy you and that you enjoy
3. Go to bed early (reading a book if you're not tired helps!)
4. Take a proper lunch break
5. Move your body in a way you enjoy
6. Stretch for ten minutes
7. Book the appointment you’ve been putting off
8. Take a walk outside (even if just for 10-15 minutes)
9. Wear clothes that feel good on your body and that you feel comfortable in
10. Meditate for 5 minutes (before bed is a great time)
11. Run a bubble bath and leave your phone in the bedroom
12. Unfollow social media accounts that don't bring joy or don't make you feel good about yourself (or mute them if they are close to you and you can't bring yourself to unfollow)
13. Plan a solo date day - go to your favourite spots for breakfast or lunch, plan an activity that you love doing
14. Put on your favourite movie, make a snack platter and curl up under the blankets
15. Book into an exercise class you haven't tried before
16. Have a digital detox day. Put your phone away and enjoy the day without it
17. Alternatively (if you need your phone) have a social media detox day. Delete the apps off your phone and use it purely for texting and calling.
18. At home spa day - facial, luxurious shower and hair wash etc.
19. Book in a massage
20. Reorganise or declutter one room in your house
21. Put on your favourite song and have a dance party
22. Buy a new book and take yourself out for coffee to start it
23. Do some colouring in
24. Or do a puzzle
25. Go and sit and watch the sunset (or sunrise if you're an early bird)
26. Make your bed and tidy your bedroom before you leave for work
27. Give yourself 3 compliments before leaving the house
28. Go for a hike somewhere new
29. Do an evening journal entry about your day every evening
30. Book yourself a staycation