Self-care is essential for your physical and mental health. The winter months, social distancing, and other stressors make self-care a priority. Check out the following list of self-care ideas for January.
- New Year’s Day! Time to relax and count your blessings.
- Take a long nap or sleep in.
- Stay hydrated. Winter months are a perfect time to try herbal teas or other hot beverages.
- Indulge with a long hot shower or a bubble bath.
- Go on a nature walk.
- Write in a journal.
- Call a friend or your grandma.
- Write letters or thank you notes for holiday gifts.
- Go for a drive.
- Listen to loud music.
- Start or return to your exercise routine.
- Organize a portion of your living space.
- Meditate or pray.
- Get crafty.
- Spend an afternoon with a good book.
- Bring out your inner child and color in coloring books. Some of the adult versions are very interesting.
- Build a snowman.
- Go outdoors and take photos.
- Splurge and order pizza to go.
- Unplug from your electronic devices for an hour, an afternoon, or the entire day.
- Do a random act of kindness.
- Try a new recipe.
- Eat your favorite food.
- Buy yourself something. Warm, fuzzy socks are perfect for cold winter days.
- Make a playlist for quiet moments or bedtime listening.
- Binge-watch your favorite series.
- Drink hot cocoa with lots of marshmallows or whipped cream.
- Pamper yourself with an in-home spa day.
- Make a fruit smoothie.
- Create a vision board.
- Watch the sunrise or sunset.
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