A new month is here. November is generally the start of the busy holiday season. The time is perfect to engage in self-care activities. Taking time to focus on yourself promotes healthier physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. If you are searching for self-care ideas for November, keep reading.
- Make a commitment to take care of yourself. If needed, write your intentions down. Tape the note to your computer, refrigerator, or bathroom mirror.
- Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water or sip on herbal teas.
- Create a holiday season bucket list.
- Create a gratitude list.
- Do a digital detox for an afternoon or an entire day.
- Day Light Savings Time Ends—remember to get plenty of sleep.
- Light your favorite scented candle. (Holiday-themed candles are already out in stores.)
- Remember to vote.
- Take yourself out on a lunch date.
- Call someone you love.
- Veterans Day—Volunteer or write a thank you note to your favorite veteran.
- Try a new exercise or stretching routine.
- Read inspiring quotes.
- Listen to your favorite podcast.
- Binge-watch your favorite television program.
- Spend a night in a hotel.
- Remind yourself, it’s okay to say, “no” to something you do not want to do.
- Create a vision board.
- Get a massage.
- Meditate or pray.
- Declutter a drawer or an entire room.
- Color in adult coloring books or do crafts.
- Go have lunch with friends.
- Enjoy Thanksgiving!
- Create a scrapbook from photos on your phone.
- Create a playlist of your favorite songs.
- Try a new recipe or make a family favorite.
- Watch motivational TedTalk videos.
- Take a long bubble bath. (Try listening to jazz music while soaking.)
- Learn a new skill.
Have a great month! Remember to take care of yourself.
