Self-Care Ideas for April

Are you engaging in self-care? Taking time out for yourself is essential for your emotional and physical well-being. Check out the following for ideas to help you engage in self-care.

1. Get Outdoors! Spring is here. The weather is improving. Go for a walk, go for a hike, or simply sit under a tree at lunch time.
2. Buy yourself flowers. Or plant a few flowers in a pot.
3. Deep clean your entire living space.
4. Happy Easter! Eat the chocolate bunny.
5. Take an afternoon nap.
6. Practice saying “no” to extra work.
7. Call or zoom a friend.
8. Order take-out from your favorite restaurant.
9. Turn the music up and sing along.
10. Listen to an audio book.
11. Go for a Sunday drive.
12. Go on a picnic.
13. Write in a journal.
14. Learn a new craft.
15. Take a virtual tour of a foreign destination.
16. Write letters.
17. Take a long hot bubble bath.
18. Hang lavender from your shower head. Then take a long hot shower. The smell is amazing.
19. Pray or meditate. (YouTube has excellent choices of music for meditation),
20. Print photos off your phone and create a scrapbook.
21. Binge-watch your favorite series.
22.  Try a new dessert recipe. Or stop by your local bakery for a treat.
23. Stay hydrated. Add fruit to sparkling water for a tasty treat.
24. Volunteer as a dog walker at your local animal shelter or rescue.
25. Cuddle under a cozy blanket and just relax.
26. Get a new haircut. Or try a new hair color.
27. Give yourself an in-home spa treatment.
28. Draw or paint.
29. Create a mood board.
30. Make bucket lists, one local destinations and the other for grander plans.

Author: Rebecca C.

I am just a person who loves to photograph and write about the world around me. View all posts by Rebecca C.