Do you ever think to yourself, I need a vacation!?
We’ve all been there. Getting a break in is hard. Life moves fast, and it’s a sprint to keep up. But what if there was another way to run your best race?
We all know that we can get in a rut when we stop caring for ourselves.
Too often we put others needs before our own. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can become a detriment to our well-being if we aren’t taking care of our basic needs first.
Focusing on your own self-care doesn’t mean you should desert your family or friends and live alone on a tropical island (although that doesn’t sound like the worst idea!).
The idea is you need to take moments for yourself, and by doing this, you can live a fulfilled and healthy life. Which allows you to have more energy, passion, and happinessto share with the people in your life.
Make it a daily practice to enjoy life’s little moments.
Soak up and savor the little things that carry the potential to bring a ton of joy into your life.
Start by taking time for a few of these self-care ideas today:
1. Read a book with a cup of tea.
2. Take a day-long break from social media.
3. Go for a walk just because.
4. Take a nap. Listen to your body when it needs rest
5. Soak up the sun and breathe in that fresh air your lungs deserve.
6. Try out a new recipe.
7. Put on your favorite music and use your favorite face mask. Relaxation and some hydration for your skin? What girl can get enough of that?
8. Write a letter to a loved one, pick up this old art and make it new again.
9. Do some research on a topic you’ve always found fascinating. Learning can be enjoyable and incredibly exciting if you’re looking into something you’re passionate about.
10. Plan an exciting day trip and get out of town. No really. Take a break and leave your life behind.
11. Journal about your life
12. Reorganize your things to make weekdays easier
13. Take a bath using your favorite bath salts
14. Paint your nails and take time to enjoy it
15. Treat yourself to a massage!
16. Do the project you’ve had pinned on Pinterest forever
17. Call a friend who you haven’t talked with in a while and catch up!
18. Pray
19. Cuddle up on the couch and watch your favorite movie
20. Go for a jog
21. Go to bed early and enjoy the extra, much needed, sleep
22. Diffuse Essential Oils
23. Light your favorite scented candles
24. Buy yourself some flowers
25. Pick up your favorite coffee drink
26. Take a new route to work
27. Slow down during your daily tasks and take a deep breath
28. Try something new
29. Find a blog to follow. !
30. Take a mental health day
31. Do some stretching exercises to release tension
32. Watch the Stars
33. Color
34. Wake up and watch the sunrise
35. Play a board game
36. Go for a drive
37. Exercise
After taking time out to be with yourself and enjoy your own company, you’ll feel uplifted.
Think about it like this. Your car needs regular maintenance to run smoothly. The whole vehicle can be impacted if one part is in need of attention. If you neglect to maintain your vehicle you risk it breaking down.
Don’t risk having yourself break down.
Take time out for yourself today!