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Most people are caught up in work during the week that they rarely find the time to take care of basic chores such as running errands, cleaning the house, going to the hairdresser. While we relate entirely and understand the importance of these tasks, we urge you to break this pattern and bring some delightful distractions to your life. So the first thing you can add to your self-care checklist is planning at least one fun activity for the weekend.
One of the perks of sleeping early is waking up early. Getting enough sunlight makes your days longer, gives you more energy, and brings some light into your days. Make a habit of enjoying those calm mornings and taking time for yourself.
While some people get themselves flowers, we find it more fulfilling to add new plants to your home. It’s a must item on our self-care routine checklist because it adds more structure to your daily life. While being the one who has to nourish the plants and ensure that they’re receiving enough light and water, it will bring a lot of satisfaction to watch something grow. It gives you a sense of accomplishment while serving as a fantastic decoration.
While busy with work, daily chores, and keeping up with news and trends, people often neglect to nourish their need for a recharge, and by consequence, their need for new thoughts and inspirations. Cultural events, such as concerts, ballets, and art exhibitions, are important portals to explore life in its various forms. So make sure to add this to your weekly self-care checklist and dedicate every other weekend to cultural activities.
One of the mistakes we tend to make is reading a book that does not complement our current situation. At various stages in life, different stories and types of knowledge will be more captivating for you. So, if you want to stop the habit of quitting books, listen to your sub-conscience, consider your emotional state and cater to it.
Arts and crafts can have healing power. Using your hands and creating something new and tangible can be highly fulfilling and an excellent relief for your brain. Instead of being constantly lost in your thoughts, you can channel them and focus them on creating something new.
The cleanness of your home reflects your emotional state. Understanding the importance of having a comfortable and clean home is essential for your well-being. Decluttering your house can have such a therapeutic effect. As you take care of your immediate environment, you’re inevitably taking care of yourself. Make sure to include cleaning in your self-care plan.
Have you ever heard of Marie Kondo? If not, then browse through her YouTube channel, and learn how to tidy up your home and lead a minimalist lifestyle. Things that don’t bring you joy aren’t things you should dedicate valuable space to at your home.
Just like using your hands for handcrafts is one of our recommended self-care methods, so is using your skills to cook. So take some time on certain days to focus your energy on following some delicious recipes or mixing some ingredients to come up with your own.
Self-care starts with healthy habits. To get an idea of how to jumpstart on this journey toward a healthier and more balanced life, check out these 25 healthy habits that you can start today.
Another recommendation in our self-care list is to be a tourist in your city. Then, when you’re done with that, become a tourist in your country. There’s an unfortunate trend that people take their immediate environment for granted and miss out on the chance to explore all the beautiful sights it offers. Seeing the beauty of your environment is an integral part of self-care.
One way to explore the outdoors is through commuting via bike. You save the environment and at the same time do your health a favor, and lose yourself in the beauty of your city.
While being outdoors is a vital form of self-care, being inside is just as important. Netflix has become the perfect companion for people who just want to stay in and get swept away by a beautiful movie or a captivating TV show. If you don’t know what to watch, Marie Kondo’s show is a great option.
We’re living in the generation of information overload. To better take care of yourself, take some time to research things that you feel form an essential part of your life. For example, if you’re a foodie, then explore your favorite food and its nutritious value. Become an expert and take control of your life.
We are also living in an age of overexposure to ads. Everywhere you look, you’ll find an ad that is specifically targeted to your buyer persona, luring you to buy things that you wouldn’t have actively picked out yourself. Be stronger than AI and resist that urge.
Whether it’s a mental picture or an actual one, make a habit of capturing the present so that you can appreciate it. At the same time, you live it instead of looking back at those moments in the future, thinking, “I shouldn’t have taken these experiences for granted.”
There is nothing more beautiful than sitting down to solve a puzzle with a large cup of hot tea and some gingerbread on a cold or rainy day. Not only is it entertaining, but it also has many benefits, such as improving your ability to concentrate, developing patience, and lowering stress levels.
An excellent example of letting your hands do the work so that your mind can wander off to other places is knitting. It’s the perfect occupation for the cold months, and if you’re good at it, it’s an ideal way to create personal gifts.
Learning to play a new instrument is a great way to keep your brain active and expand your creativity. Dedicating just 30 minutes a day will do the trick.
They say that you are as many persons as the number of languages you speak. Learning a new language enhances your cognitive abilities, improves your interpersonal relationships, and benefits your work and travel experience.
Just enjoy a good cup of tea. The types of tea, just like their benefits, are infinite. So whether you need antioxidants, stimulants, or just some relaxation, you will always find five spare minutes to unwind and enjoy some tea.
There’s nothing more fulfilling when you slip into a piece of clothing, and it smells like heaven. It instantly makes you feel fresh and comfortable in your clothes.
Your workplace has to be like your altar. If you want to be productive in your work, you have to have your workplace perfectly tidy and avoid distractions. Get your cell phone, tablet, magazines, or anything that can become a source of distraction out of the way, and have everything you need ready (e.g., a glass of water or a snack) to avoid having to get up during work.
Sometimes things draw your attention without a particular reason. They may even look silly. But that doesn’t matter; it’s good to nourish your cheesy side sometimes and get that unicorn onesie just for fun. The heart wants what it wants, right?
Whether in your clothes or the decoration of your house, do not be afraid to use colors. Without exaggeration, colors give life to your home, your garden or make you look better. That’s why wearing matching colors or painting a wall in your house can change your style and make you feel better.
There are thousands of YouTube channels, internet pages, or cookbooks that guide you through preparing the most exquisite meals. From the simplest to the most complex, be it oriental, European, American cuisine or the beautiful dishes of South America, it is always a good time to bake--especially now that Christmas is right around the corner.
Do you sometimes feel like you want to dress up, put on some makeup, and fix your hair, but there’s simply no occasion? No matter! Make a day of it and give in to your desire to feel fancy.
Instead of sitting in front of a book or a laptop every day, you can listen to podcasts. Podcasts are a light form of conversation that makes learning fun and enjoyable. They help you learn something new in each episode and enhance your emotional skills.
Life is a fun ride. But sometimes, we’re so caught up in a rat race that we forget to enjoy the good and bad sides of life indeed. You’ll find that watching comedy shows, movies, or standup comedies will teach you to look for humor in the most mundane aspects of life.
If you are tired of always eating the same thing, it is time to prepare a basket and have a picnic. Going on a picnic has many more benefits than you might imagine. Going outdoors reduces stress levels, allows for better digestion, and you can enjoy it more if you go with your partner, with friends, or with family.
Going out with friends helps us disconnect from problems, empathize more with people, and gives us that sense of unconditional support that only good friends or family can provide.
If you don’t keep your accounts up to date, you run the risk that your debts accumulate, and, if this happens, paying them all together becomes more complicated, which generates higher levels of stress and fatigue. So be on top of your bills, and make sure to be in control of your financials.
There’s a sweet little cafe in Frankfurt, Germany called “Sugar Mama.” When you step into the bathroom of the cafe, the first thing you’ll notice is the mirror, covered with a piece of cloth that says, “I’m beautiful.” While we’re overly obsessed with products designed to make us feel more beautiful, it’s necessary to take a step back from superficial goals and focus on what truly matters.
Sleep is essential for your body and organs to heal to rest and gather some new energy and should be an integral part of your daily self-care checklist. If you ignore the signs of sleep deprivation for too long, you risk experiencing emotional and physical imbalance.
Another thing to put on your self-care to-do list: go outside and walk. Being a couch potato can be fun and addictive sometimes, especially in those cold and cozy winter months. Resist that urge and always keep active. Your body will thank you, trust us!
For some people staying in, lying around, and maybe watching a movie or a show is naturally associated with relaxation. But what your mind and body sometimes need to relax is releasing some pent-up energy. You can do this by listening to loud music, jumping around (it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a sense of rhythm), and perhaps even singing along.
Have you ever heard of the expression “skin first, makeup second?” We couldn’t agree more. You can put as much makeup as possible, but nothing will make you feel as healthy and happy as healthy skin. Therefore, following a good skincare regimen is an essential step in our self-care guide.
Why just pedicure and not manicure as well? While manicure is more satisfying and more visible, getting a pedicure just hits differently. Feet are usually a somewhat neglected body part, so taking time specifically for taking care of them will reinvigorate you more profoundly.
The key to setting self-care goals is variety. If something becomes a chore, then there’s a big chance you won’t keep it up. So trying out new workouts is especially important because it will make the physical activity fun and help you stay healthy. Our suggestion? Ballet workouts!
Being busy in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, people often neglect taking care of their health or going to the doctor something is wrong. So a strong health care mantra is that health comes before all else. So do your regular checkups, and don’t take your body’s signals lightly.
Your back needs it; you need it, so don’t skip this part of your self-care list, and make sure to relieve your back from all the pain as a thank you to your vertebral bones for carrying around all that weight for you.
Your hair, just like your skin, is a visible indicator of your health. So you have to stay informed about what type of hair you have and how to take care of it to have it slick and shiny.
Experts say that a cold shower accelerates your blood circulation, helps you wake up, supports your immune system, and reduces muscle pain after a workout. As you can see, a cold shower has more benefits than you imagined.
Another item for your self-care checklist: Take a walk through a small forest or a park. The outdoors and the green color will give you peace of mind, reduce your stress level, while physical exercise will improve the functioning of your vital organs. All the while, the singing of birds will inspire you to continue working on your projects.
Swimming is one of the most comprehensive ways to exercise your body. Among the many benefits, we’d like to highlight that it helps enhance your coordination skills, cardiovascular system functioning, and lung capacity. Plus, it works on all your muscles simultaneously.
Doctors usually tend to recommend replacing coffee with tea. While we agree, we completely empathize with the addiction. So here’s our suggestion if you’re not willing to give up on coffee: become a coffee snob. Be open, try different types of coffee, and then once you get the hang of it, be picky about what kind of coffee you like to drink. That way, coffee turns into a nice indulgence instead of being an unhealthy addiction.
It would be best if you always took a break. Work can be very exhausting sometimes. So make it part of your daily self-care routine to squeeze in 5-15 minutes per day to relax your mind, distract yourself a little and build strength to continue working.
Meditation has a bad rep, which is entirely unjustified. It’s not a waste of time; it’s not boring, and, yes, you can do it. You don’t have to be an expert, you can start by searching for guided meditations on YouTube, and once you get the hang of it, you can get there on your own. Integrate it into your list of self-care activities, and you’ll find that it helps you loosen up, cope with stressful situations and bring balance into your life.
Whether you do it to write a letter to an old friend, or you’re simply jotting down some thoughts that were swirling in your head. It’s good, it’s healing, and it helps you to dig deep and discover ideas you didn’t even realize you had.
Putting your phone away might cause some phantom pain at first. But trust us, once the first hours of withdrawal are over, you’ll feel lighter than ever. In addition, putting digital detox on your daily self-care checklist protects you from constantly being exposed to marketing ads and picture-perfect lives that make you strive for things you don’t necessarily want.
Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok are great tools to stay socially connected and informed about the latest news and trends. But if you don’t use them with caution, you might lose yourself in the rabbit hole of fake news, unrealistic expectations, and insatiable consumption.
Many people associate saying no with something negative, but this is not necessarily the case. On the contrary, saying no helps us develop better self-confidence and increase our self-esteem. That’s why you have to lose your fear of what other people might say about you and, within reasonable limits, learn to say no.
Understanding yourself is complicated and needs a lot of time and self-reflection. Only if you take the time to explore yourself, you’ll be able to practice self-compassion, which you will be able to apply to other people in your circle.
The most powerful way to practice self-care is being picky about your professional decisions. Money shouldn’t be a reason to risk your well-being.
Understanding how the other feels enable us to develop our own emotions correctly. Empathy gives a gratifying feeling because it makes us think that we are helpful to other people.
Trust is not built overnight. To build trust, we must learn to honor our commitments. It teaches us discipline and allows us to foster stronger relationships where people can rely on us. It’s an essential part of our self-care checklist because it’s vital for avoiding the feeling of guilt toward others that eventually makes us feel small.
When you don't know how to do something, don't hesitate to ask a friend or a family member for help. Asking for help does not make you weak. On the contrary, it makes you a more honest and humble person who is not afraid to consult with others when unsure about something.
Negotiation constantly happens in work life, and we have to know the proper techniques to be able to do it properly. Therefore, learning to implement the appropriate negotiation techniques at work is vital for a smooth and efficient workflow.
Work is primary, but it’s not everything. If we want to lead a healthy life, we must know where to put the limit. Make sure to only work at your office or workplace and leave your work there once you’re done.
Although you have to know how and when to set limits at work, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t challenge yourself. You can start with small challenges at first and, with time, take on more significant challenges. You’ll see that once you achieve the goals that you set for yourself, you’ll get an incomparable feeling of fulfillment.
Participate in activities where you can meet new people with whom you share the same interests. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for new friends or want to enhance your professional network; new acquaintances bring fresh wind into your life, new lessons, new inspirations, and widen your horizon.
This was our self-care list to accompany you through the next few months. If you’re looking for other ways to cater to your health, check out our additional reading section below!
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