Between the winter months and the pandemic, self-care is essential for your physical and mental health. Even though your schedule may be chaotic at times, focusing on yourself will help alleviate stress. Try to set aside a little time every day just for you. Do you need some ideas for self-care? Check out the following list for self-care ideas for February.
- Stay hydrated at all times, drink plenty of liquids, especially water.
- Call (not text) a friend just to chat.
- Take a long warm bubble bath on a cold wintry evening.
- Go on a nature walk.
- Write in a journal.
- Write letters or send out homemade cards.
- Give yourself an in-home spa treatment.
- Drink a warm beverage, herbal tea, or hot cocoa with marshmallows.
- Binge-watch a series of movies or your favorite television show.
- Meditate or pray.
- Listen to soft music while wearing headphones to tune out the world around you.
- Turn down the lights, light candles, or use flameless ones.
- Buy yourself flowers.
- Happy Valentine’s Day! Eat the chocolates.
- Go for a hike. Even if you are just starting, many trails are for beginners.
- Get take-out from somewhere new.
- Feed the wild birds, just to be outdoors for a few minutes.
- Do you have snow? Make a snow angel or build a snowman.
- Try a new workout regiment.
- Watch the sunrise or sunset without any interruptions. Put your phone on silent just for a short time.
- Take a nap.
- Try a new dessert recipe.
- Skip social media for a day.
- Do something for someone else.
- Get outdoors and take photos.
- Get crafty. Dollar stores have inexpensive crafting supplies to get you started.
- Try something new.
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