The winter months are a perfect time to engage in self-care. Take time for yourself. Self-care activities reduce stress and increase happiness. Engaging in a regular self-care routine improves your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If you need some inspiration, check out the following self-care ideas for February.

- Get outdoors-go for a walk or hike.
- Walk around a bookstore or library to find your perfect new read.
- Listen to a new podcast.
- Paint or draw
- Write in a journal
- Take a nap or sleep in
- Stay offline for an afternoon or the entire day.
- Spend an afternoon reading.
- Create a new playlist
- Go for an afternoon drive
- Learn breathing exercises
- Pray or meditate
- Try a new fruit smoothie
- Happy Valentine’s Day
- Try a at-home facial
- Create a vision board
- Buy yourself flowers
- Get a new hair style
- Organize a room
- Try a new craft
- Join a fun Facebook group
- Say “no” to something that you really do not want to do.
- Listen to an audio book.
- Visit an art gallery or museum
- Write letters or note cards to friends.
- Eat by candlelight
- Create a bucket list for the rest of the year.
- Binge watch your favorite series or watch funny YouTube videos.