Self-love. Self-care. Me time.
These terms are used very often these days. Many people get lost in the day to day grind of life, and that inevitably leads to self-neglect. Of course, for most this is not intentional. I doubt that anyone wakes up in the morning and says, “I think I will neglect myself today.” Nevertheless, most of us neglect to prioritize self-care at some point, and this leads to stress, illness, depression, unhealthy relationships, and many other negative consequences. To combat these consequences, we must be adamant about taking time to care for ourselves. The first step is to truly accept that you deserve some extra TLC (regardless of anyone else’s misplaced opinion). If you are reading this, YOU are worthy and important. You deserve to be pampered, affirmed and cared for. Second, you must make self-care a daily habit, not just some big once-a-month event that requires planning, money and effort to execute. When you are conscious and intentional about doing things that elevate your mindset and your self-love daily, it becomes easy to maintain.
I have created this list of 100 ways that you can show yourself some love today.
100 Ways to Practice Self Love Daily:
1. Accept that you are a work in process and deserve another chance
2. Add a few drops of essential oil to your bedding
3. Aerobics
4. Aromatherapy
5. Be mindful of the present
6. Be self-aware
7. Be ok with saying no
8. Call a friend
9. Clean your home
10. Color
11. Cook yourself a healthy meal
12. Create a piece of art
13. Dance
14. Delegate tasks
15. Do not overcommit
16. Do nothing
17. Donate/Sell unneeded clothes
18. Draw or paint
19. Dress up for no reason
20. Drink a healthy smoothie
21. Drink proper amount of water
22. Dry brush your skin
23. Eliminate habits that don’t serve you well
24. Exfoliate your skin
25. Figure out what you need
26. Find a new fragrance
27. Get a makeover
28. Get a manicure/pedicure
29. Get a massage
30. Get a medical check-up
31. Get a new hair style
32. Get a plant or flowers
33. Get acupuncture
34. Get adequate sleep
35. Get fitted for a new bra
36. Have a cup of tea
37. Have your favorite drink
38. Join a support group
39. Jump on a trampoline
40. Keep a healthy perspective
41. Laugh out loud
42. Leave for your destination 5 minutes early
43. Light a candle
44. Listen to motivational messages
45. Listen to relaxing music
46. Log off of social media
47. Meditate
48. Open a window for fresh air
49. Pick your battles wisely
50. Plan a trip
51. Plan out a week’s worth of outfits
52. Plant some seeds
53. Play a game
54. Practice gratefulness
55. Practice minimalism
56. Pray
57. Put on make up
58. Put together a puzzle
59. Read a novel
60. Read something inspirational
61. Refresh your wardrobe
62. Remove clutter from your space
63. Remove yourself from unhealthy relationships & situations
64. Seek healing for your hurt
65. Sell items you no longer use
66. Sew
67. Share a meal with someone special
68. Sing
69. Slow down while walking
70. Smile
71. Soak your feet in warm water
72. Speak self-affirmations aloud
73. Spend time with loved ones
74. Stand with proper posture
75. Stop attempting to please people
76. Stretch
77. Swim
78. Take a relaxing bath
79. Take a nap
80. Take a peaceful walk
81. Take care of a pet
82. Take slow deep breaths
83. Talk to a counselor
84. Try a new recipe
85. Try a new sport
86. Use a face mask
87. Visit the dentist
88. Visit your favorite place
89. Visualize yourself achieving your goals
90. Watch your favorite movie
91. Wear a pedometer
92. Write a note expressing your feelings
93. Write down 5 areas of growth
94. Write down 5 things you love about you
95. Write down your dreams upon awakening
96. Write down your health/fitness goals
97. Write out a bucket list
98. Write out your life goals
99. Write your life story
100. Yoga
What are your favorite ways to unwind? Comment below.
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