Daily demands, the pandemic, election coverage, and the upcoming holiday season can be overwhelming. Practicing self-care is critical to your overall health and well-being. Check out the following self-care ideas for November.
- Go for a walk (Nature walks are perfect this time of year).
- Take a long, warm bath or shower.
- Vote-make your voice be heard.
- Rent, stream, or purchase a movie from the 1950s, 1960s, etc.
- Take your dog for a long walk. (Don’t have a dog? Volunteer to be a dog walker at your local rescue or animal shelter).
- Create a new playlist.
- Practice saying, “no.” You do not have to take on extra responsibilities.
- Buy yourself something. You do not need to spend a lot. Go to your local dollar store. Buy yourself a candle, figurine, or a box of crackers. The choice is yours.
- Meditate or pray. Play inspirational music in the background.
- Go hiking.
- Make homemade hot cocoa to enjoy on a cold night.
- Order take out from a new restaurant.
- Spend an afternoon reading or indulge by re-reading your favorite.
- Get a new hair cute. Or learn a new style. (YouTube has lots of how-to videos).
- Call an older relative to just chat.
- Write a letter to a classmate from grade school, junior high, or high school. Reminisce about a favorite time.
- Go for a long drive. Play the music loud and sing along.
- Have a fall picnic. (Yes, having one in your living room with your dog counts).
- Spend an afternoon painting, drawing, or doing crafts.
- Start decorating for the Christmas season early.
- Give yourself a day to do nothing.
- Watch uplifting videos or watch Christmas shows on the Hallmark channel.
- Bake
- Give yourself an in-home spa treatment.
- Make a gratitude list.
- Happy Thanksgiving! Eat dessert.
- Eat leftovers, stay in your pajamas (or comfy pants), and enjoy your day.
- Declutter or organize a space.
- Try a new recipe.
- Write lists, plans, and other details for the upcoming Christmas season.
Rebecca's Country Notes 