50 examples of self care
Physical
- Sleep
- Go for a walk
- Stretch
- See a doctor when needed
- See a dentist when needed
- Maintain good hygiene
- Fuel your body with healthy food
- Exercise
- Deep breathe
- Do yoga
Emotional
- Journal
- Talk to a friend
- Talk to a therapist
- Cry if you need to
- Forgive yourself and others
- Check in with yourself
- Do things that make you happy
- Express yourself through art
- Express yourself through music
- Practice mindfulness
Spiritual
- Prayer
- Attend a worship service
- Ask questions
- Meditate
- Spend time outdoors
- Donate to a worthy cause
- Volunteer your time to a worthy cause
- Spend time with people in your spiritual community
- Listen to spiritual music
- Read a spiritual book
Intellectual
- Read a book
- Learn something new
- Take a class to further your education
- Listen to a podcast
- Engage in a meaningful debate
- Watch a documentary
- Manage your time
- Budget
- Ask questions about something you don’t understand
- Form your own opinion
Social
- Surround yourself with supportive people
- Let go of toxic friendships/relationships
- Say no if needed
- Keep your word
- Spend time with friends
- Reconnect with an old friend
- Attend a support group
- Attend a social event
- Meet new people
- Listen