Here are 30 things you can incorporate into your self-care routine. As mentioned on yesterday’s post, self care is critically important in maintaining your mental health and well-being. The term is used often but I would describe self care as anything you do that makes you feel good and prepares you to take on life’s challenges with energy and passion. So here goes…

1. Do your nails
2. Do your hair
3. Journal
4. Find a new hobby – painting, photography, writing, selling items on ebay, anything you love
5. Create a vision board
6. Drink hot tea or cider
7. Formulate a new skin care routine
8. Exfoliate!
9. Practice Yoga or Meditation
10. Read a book – I seriously love this one
11. Listen to podcasts – search for some good ones online
12. Get off social media
13. Cook a meal that you have been craving
14. Take a nap preferably with fuzzy socks and or blanket =)
15. Color in a coloring book
16. Write in your planner, organize your time
17. Stretch
18. Steam your face with a hot towel
19. Write down ten things you loved to do as a child, do one of them
20. Go for a walk
21. Moisturize with almond oil
22. Decorate your space
23. Sleep earlier than usual
24. Write down 3 things you are thankful for
25. Post your goals in plain sight
26. Get a foam roller and use it – these things are really really amazing
27. Re-read an old favorite book
28. Essential oils! need I say more?
29. Go sightseeing in your own city
30. Do something you’ve been putting off for a long time

What will you incorporate into your routine as we approach the new year? What other ideas do you have about self care? What new hobbies have you been wanting to pick up but haven’t?

Thanks for reading!

Lacey Alanna