Here are some ideas that may help you feel better.
- Go for a walk outdoors
- Write a love letter
- Journal about something that makes you happy
- Create a happy playlist and a coping playlist
- Treat yourself to your favorite snack
- Watch a good movie
- Forgive someone
- Forgive yourself
- Say thank you to someone who has helped you with something important
- Create a DIY self-care kit of things that make you feel better
- Take your medication on time
- Take a new fitness class at the gym (yoga, Zumba, etc.)
- Plan a lunch date with someone you haven’t seen in a while
- Pamper yourself with an at-home spa day
- Take a day off from social media and the Internet
- Reach out to your support system
- Cuddle with your pets or a friend’s pet
- Take the time to stop, stand and stretch for 2 minutes
- Wake up earlier and enjoy your a morning cup of coffee before starting your day
- Take a hot bath
- Treat yourself to dinner
- Volunteer in the community
- Start a project you’ve been putting off
- Sit with your emotions, and allow yourself to feel and accept those feelings.Laugh, cry it’s ok
- Cook a meal from scratch
- Give yourself permission to say no
- De-clutter your mind: write down 5 things that are bothering you, and then throw the paper away
- Donate 3 pieces of clothing taking up space in your closet
- Take 5 minutes to identify 5 beautiful things 5 times per day
- Take the day off
- Take a power nap
