Tag: mental health

Self-Care Ideas for February

The first week of February is almost over. Are you taking care of yourself? Self-care is essential to your overall health. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following self-care ideas for February.

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  1. Write down goals or affirmations for your personal growth and self-care.
  2. Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water or try herbal teas.
  3. Light your favorite scented candles.
  4. Curl up with your favorite fuzzy blanket and read.
  5. Try yoga or another new exercise routine. (YouTube is a wonderful resource)
  6. Get a massage.
  7. Write in a journal.
  8. Make crafts or host a craft night with your friends.
  9. Meditate or pray.
  10. Make a new playlist.
  11. Reconnect with old friends.
  12. Order take-out from your favorite restaurant.
  13. Sleep in.
  14. Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate!
  15. Organize your living space.
  16. Take a warm bubble bath.
  17. Plan for next month and the rest of 2023. Write goals.
  18. Unplug from your devices for an hour, afternoon, or day.
  19. Volunteer.
  20. Listen to a new podcast.
  21. Go on a winter nature walk.
  22. Binge-watch your favorite television series.
  23. Take yourself out on a date.
  24. Do a Random Act of Kindness.
  25. Draw, color, or pain.
  26. Attend a workshop, conference, or seminar.
  27. Print your photos off your phone and make a scrapbook,
  28. Practice saying no to activities that you do not want to do.

Have a great rest of your month!

Self-Care Ideas for August

Are you taking care of yourself? Self-care should be part of your daily schedule. Committing to your own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being is essential. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following self-care ideas for August.

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  1. Make a commitment to yourself to walk away from anything or anyone that doesn’t bring you inner peace. (Yes, this may take a while or repeat efforts.)
  2. Meditate or pray for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water or try different herbal teas.
  4. Keep a journal.
  5. Say no to any extra workload that feels overwhelming.
  6. Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed early or take a nap.
  7. Enjoy a long bubble bath. (Play soft music or light candles to set a relaxing mood)
  8. Visit a local farmers market to get fresh fruit and vegetables.
  9. Create a vision board.
  10. Declutter.
  11. Create a bucket list.
  12. Write goals for the remaining months of 2022.
  13. Light a favorite candle.
  14. Read
  15. Volunteer
  16. Go on a picnic.
  17. Buy yourself something.
  18. Get outdoors. Try Geocaching, hiking, or go on a nature walk.
  19. Go for a drive to just see the scenery.
  20. Listen to uplifting podcasts or YouTube videos.
  21. Try a new workout routine.
  22. Learn a new skill.
  23. Update your resume. Write your career goals for the next year and five years.
  24. Dip your favorite beverage and watch the sunset.
  25. Go stargazing.
  26. Do crafts.
  27. Go out to lunch.
  28. Cook/bake a homemade meal.
  29. Check in with your friends.
  30. Be yourself.
  31. Your choice.

Have a great month! Stay healthy!

Self-Care Ideas for April

Happy April! The month brings warmer weather, Easter, and rain showers for those upcoming May flowers. Are you taking care of yourself? If you are looking for self-care ideas for April, check out the following.

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  1. Commit to better health choices. Write out a list of areas you want to improve for your personal health.
  2. Take a nature walk on a local trail.
  3. Try yoga or other stretching exercises.
  4. Go hiking.
  5. Create a Spring bucket list.
  6. Photograph new spring flowers.
  7. Diffuse essential oils or burn scented candles.
  8. Take a “quiet” break. Retreat to a quiet space. 15 minutes of quiet time is a great way to recharge.
  9. Create a new spring playlist.
  10. Get a massage or do an in-home spa day.
  11. Volunteer at a local pet rescue or animal shelter as a dog walker.
  12. Write in your journal.
  13. Watch TED Talks or other motivational videos.
  14. Go on a digital detox.
  15. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water.
  16. Slowly sip a warm beverage and watch the sunrise or set.
  17. Happy Easter! Attend church services. Or curl up with your favorite comfy blanket and watch Here Comes Peter Cottontail.
  18. Go to your local cafe, sip your favorite drink, and quietly observe the world around you.
  19. Go out to lunch with friends.
  20. Practice positivity.
  21. Try breathing exercises, meditation, or prayer.
  22. Earth Day! Do something for the environment. Recycle, plant flowers, or volunteer at a community cleanup.
  23. Go on a picnic.
  24. Listen to a podcast or audiobook.
  25. Got out to eat.
  26. Sleep
  27. Go for a long drive and loudly sing to your favorite tunes.
  28. Take a warm bubble bath.
  29. Bake your favorite dessert.
  30. Get lost as a local tourist.

Have a great April!

November Self-Care Ideas

Many consider the first day of November the start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. The holidays always require extra commitments. When your schedule is full, take time for yourself. Self-care is essential for your overall physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.  

Self-Care Ideas for November

  1. Start of gratitude journal.
  2. Stay hydrated drink plenty of water.
  3. Give yourself an in-home spa treatment.
  4. Take a long afternoon nap or sleep in. Even an extra 15 minutes can feel refreshing.
  5. Make your favorite meal.
  6. Take a long hot shower.
  7. Order pizza or other take out.
  8. Light your favorite candle.
  9. Go to your favorite café, sip coffee, and write in your journal.
  10. Go on a social media detox.
  11. Binge watch your favorite series.
  12. Try a new recipe.
  13. Watch the sunrise or sunset.
  14. Go for a hike.
  15. Take yourself out to dinner.
  16. Practice saying, no to extra commitments.
  17. Go on an adventure. Take a long car ride or train ride to a new destination.
  18. Practice deep breathing exercises.
  19. Be a hometown tourist. Get out to see a new historical site or museum.
  20. Go to church.
  21. Make your weekly schedule.
  22. Go to the library. Browse the books. Bring home something new to read.
  23. Make a new playlist.
  24. Text (not call) an old friend.
  25. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day!
  26. Just spend a day doing nothing.
  27. Declutter
  28. Volunteer
  29. Make lists to help you stay organized.
  30. Try a new exercise routine.

Enjoy your November! Happy Thanksgiving!

Self-Care Tips for Autumn

Autumn is a perfect time to commit to taking care of yourself. Keep in mind; self-care is not being selfish. Work, school, family, friends, and other commitments can easily fill up your daily schedule. Yes, finding a moment to yourself in a challenging schedule is difficult.

The truth is self-care helps you maintain a healthy balance between your commitments and personal well-being. Find a way to make self-care a daily habit. If needed, put your self-care into your daily planner.

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Self-Care Ideas for Fall

  1. Rest: Sounds easy, but in a demanding schedule getting enough sleep is difficult. Go to bed early, take an afternoon nap, or sleep in. Getting enough sleep is critical to your health.
  2. Relax: Spend time doing nothing. Take a long hot bath. Read a book. Curl up under your favorite blanket and watch a movie.
  3. Stay Hydrated: Dink plenty of water. Try a hot tea or mulled cider. Limit alcohol and caffeine consumption.
  4. Eat Healthy: Along with staying hydrated, eating healthy is essential for your physical and mental well-being. Go to your local farmer’s market to stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables
  5. Learn to Say No: Extra activities decrease time to yourself. Practice saying no.
  6. Get Outdoors: Go for a hike. Go on a nature walk. Or just sit outdoors on your lunch break. Being outdoors can improve mental clarity, increase creativity, improve concentration, and raise your Vitamin D intake.
  7. Get an Exercise Routine: If being outdoors isn’t for you, find a new exercise routine indoors. Ride a stationary bike. Take an exercise class. Learn yoga or other stretching exercise. If you are uncertain where to start, look up beginner’s exercise videos on YouTube.
  8. Write in a Journal: A journal is a wonderful outlet for your emotions. Record your private thoughts, fears, and feelings about the world around you. Writing can reduce stress.

Remember, self-care takes practice.

Self-Care Ideas for August

Work schedules, family, and other commitments fill up your day quickly. Stepping back to take care of yourself is a necessity for your overall well-being. Do you need self-care ideas for August? Check out the following list.

  1. Plan healthier meals. Consider going to your local farmer’s market for fresh fruits and vegetables.
  2. Commit to drinking 8 glasses of water a day.
  3. Go to bed early.
  4. Get some sun.
  5. Practice saying no.
  6. Try a new exercise routine.
  7. Pray or meditate daily.
  8. Create a vision board.
  9. Join a support group or a church group.
  10. Take a mental healthy day a do nothing.
  11. Sip hot tea or coffee while watching the sunrise.
  12. Get a new hair style.
  13. Unplug from your devices for a day.
  14. Avoid negativity. Try to maintain a positive outlook.
  15. Call an old friend to chat.
  16. Create a summer scrapbook.
  17. Go hiking.
  18. Go for walks.
  19. Try a new local restaurant.
  20. Buy yourself something. Consider shopping on Etsy.
  21. Give yourself an in-home spa treatment.
  22. Go out for ice cream.
  23. Go for a bike ride.
  24. Binge-watch your favorite series.
  25. Dim the lights, safely light candles, and listen to your favorite music.
  26. Take a long afternoon nap.
  27. Take a class, seminar, or attend a conference.
  28. Deep clean your living space.
  29. Volunteer.
  30. Keep a journal.
  31. Your choice. The only stipulation, the activity must be for you.

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.

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  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.

Self-Care for March

Self-care is critical to your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Do not hesitate to take time to nurture and care for yourself. Do you need some self-care ideas? Check out the following ideas.

  1. Get outdoors! Walk around the block, go on a nature walk, or go for a hike.
  2. Eat regular balanced meals (when possible)
  3. Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water.
  4. Before taking a long, warm shower, hang lavender in your shower. The smell will relax you.
  5. Keep a journal.
  6. Watch YouTube videos. (Cute animals or marriage proposals are always a good choice).
  7. Order takeout from someplace new.
  8. Draw (Stick figures count)
  9. Start a blog.
  10. Learn a new skill. From an instructional YouTube video to online classes, find something new to try.
  11. Take photos.
  12. Play a game.
  13. Binge-watch a new series.
  14. Pray or meditate.
  15. Take yourself out for lunch. (Yes, a drive-thru counts)
  16. Paint rocks to hide around your community.
  17. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
  18. Do Yoga
  19. Do a craft.
  20. Celebrate the Spring Equinox (Buy yourself flowers).
  21. Create a vision board.
  22. Volunteer or donate unused clothing to a local shelter.
  23. Eat at a local mom-and-pop restaurant.
  24. Call an old friend.
  25. Do something for someone else; small gestures have a large impact.
  26. Color (Adult coloring books are available).
  27. Treat yourself to an in-home spa treatment.
  28. Do nothing for an entire day.
  29. Learn to say “no.”
  30. Create a local bucket list.
  31. Write a grateful list.

Self-Care Ideas for February

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.

  1. Stay hydrated at all times, drink plenty of liquids, especially water.
  2. Call (not text) a friend just to chat.
  3. Take a long warm bubble bath on a cold wintry evening.
  4. Go on a nature walk.
  5. Write in a journal.
  6. Write letters or send out homemade cards.
  7. Give yourself an in-home spa treatment.
  8. Drink a warm beverage, herbal tea, or hot cocoa with marshmallows.
  9. Binge-watch a series of movies or your favorite television show.
  10. Meditate or pray.
  11. Listen to soft music while wearing headphones to tune out the world around you.
  12. Turn down the lights, light candles, or use flameless ones.
  13. Buy yourself flowers.
  14. Happy Valentine’s Day! Eat the chocolates.
  15. Go for a hike. Even if you are just starting, many trails are for beginners.
  17. Get take-out from somewhere new.
  18. Feed the wild birds, just to be outdoors for a few minutes.
  19. Do you have snow? Make a snow angel or build a snowman.
  20. Try a new workout regiment.
  21. Watch the sunrise or sunset without any interruptions. Put your phone on silent just for a short time.
  22. Take a nap.
  23. Try a new dessert recipe.
  24. Skip social media for a day.
  25. Do something for someone else.
  26. Get outdoors and take photos.
  27. Get crafty. Dollar stores have inexpensive crafting supplies to get you started.
  28. Try something new.

Self-Care Ideas for January

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.

  1. New Year’s Day! Time to relax and count your blessings.
  2. Take a long nap or sleep in.
  3. Stay hydrated. Winter months are a perfect time to try herbal teas or other hot beverages.
  4. Indulge with a long hot shower or a bubble bath.
  5. Go on a nature walk.
  6. Write in a journal.
  7. Call a friend or your grandma.
  8. Write letters or thank you notes for holiday gifts.
  9. Go for a drive.
  10. Listen to loud music.
  11. Start or return to your exercise routine.
  12. Organize a portion of your living space.
  13. Meditate or pray.
  14. Get crafty.
  15. Spend an afternoon with a good book.
  16. Bring out your inner child and color in coloring books. Some of the adult versions are very interesting.
  17. Build a snowman.
  18. Go outdoors and take photos.
  19. Splurge and order pizza to go.
  20. Unplug from your electronic devices for an hour, an afternoon, or the entire day.
  21. Do a random act of kindness.
  22. Try a new recipe.
  23. Eat your favorite food.
  24. Buy yourself something. Warm, fuzzy socks are perfect for cold winter days.
  25. Make a playlist for quiet moments or bedtime listening.
  26. Binge-watch your favorite series.
  27. Drink hot cocoa with lots of marshmallows or whipped cream.
  28. Pamper yourself with an in-home spa day.
  29. Make a fruit smoothie.
  30. Create a vision board.
  31. Watch the sunrise or sunset.
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