85 Best Self-Care Ideas

Are you having a bad day? We all have those days when we feel unmotivated and down. When I am having a bad day I love to practice self-care. I put together a list of 85 best self-care ideas for when you are in a bad mood. If you need a little pick-me-up then this list is for you! 

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85 Best Self-Care Ideas

1. Go for a walk – nature helps relief stress. 
2. Take a bubble bath – light some candles and just relax.
3. Yoga – different yoga positions help relief stress and anxiety. 
4. Exercise – there’s no better way to practice self-care than with a good workout.
5. Go on a solo date – sometimes the best dates are by yourself. 
6. Watch your favorite movie – I love a good romcom or comedy movie when I am feeling down.
7. Watch your favorite tv show – Not going to lie, I watch Gossip Girl to boost my mood.
8. Journal – I have a ton of journal prompts for self-love here.
9. Read a book – For a list of best self-care books check this post out.
10. Dance to your favorite music
11. Meditate – practice breathing techniques for stress relief. 
12. Give yourself a facial
13. Get a massage
14. Adult coloring books – I love these! Here are a few of my favorites on amazon. One | Two | Three
15. Indulge in your favorite dessert/meal
16. Practice gratitude
17. Take a nap
18. Listen to relaxing music – Put on a stress relief spotify playlist or pandora station
19. Have a staycation
20. Practice breathing techniques
21. Diffuse essential oils – If you need a diffuser, I recommend this one! 
22. Listen to a motivational podcast
23. Stretch
24. Sing at the top of your lungs to your favorite song
25. Get at least 8 hours of sleep
26. Drink plenty of water
27. Light your favorite candle
28. Clean your house to your favorite songs
29. Do some gardening
30. Try a DIY project
31. Try something new
32. Go on a spontaneous day or weekend trip
33. Go to the beach
34. Hike in nature
35. Practice daily affirmations – I have a list of some of my favorite positive affirmations here.
36. Make a bucket list and start completing it
37. Go for a drive and listen to your favorite songs
38. Learn something new
39. Create a morning routine
40. Create a night routine
41. Write a letter to your future self
42. Write out a list of things you love about yourself
43. Explore a new city
44. Create a vision board
45. Make your bed when you wake up – I put together a list of 10 daily habits to boost your mood!
46. Create a list of your favorite inspirational quotes
47. Bake your favorite desserts
48. Give yourself a mani/pedi
49. Sleep in a little extra
50. Get some sunlight
51. Create a compliment jar for yourself
52. Start a new hobby
53. Do something you love
54. Step outside your comfort zone
55. Write out your goals
56. Organize your closet
57. Try something you are afraid of
58. Have a delicious smoothie
59. Cook a new meal
60. Write out a list of things you are grateful for
61. Stop trying to people please
62. Declutter – Check out this list of things to declutter from your life immediately! 
63. Write out what’s on your mind
64. Unplug for the day
65. Call someone you love
66. Make sure to laugh
67. Visit your favorite place
68. Watch the sunrise
69. Watch the sunset
70. Buy yourself your favorite flowers
71. Open your blinds and windows
72. Wake up and get dressed
73. Make a playlist of your favorite songs
74. Reflect on your accomplishments
75. Say no when you feel stressed out
76. Don’t take on more than you can handle
77. Give yourself a break
78. Cuddle with your pet
79. Have a jammies day
80. Learn a new skill
81. Tell yourself you’re beautiful
82. Have breakfast in bed
83. Hangout with someone you love
84. Surround yourself with positive people
85. Create your ideal future

I hope you enjoyed this list! Let me know in the comments different ways you like to practice self-care too! 

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