Many people hear the word self-care and think of massages, manicures, and other forms of pampering usually in a spa environment.
These services are great, but there are so many other self-care options available to you every day or week.
Here are some ways to self-care right now for you to enjoy as often as possible.
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Read a book
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Walk in nature, paying attention to your surrounds
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Sleep in on the weekend.
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Watch the clouds.
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Unplug from social media
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Colour in, draw, or paint
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Do yoga
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Exercise
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Listen to music or a nature soundscape
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Dance
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Spend quality time with a loved one.
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Look at the star.
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Pray or meditate whichever you prefer
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Create a vision board
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Watch the sunrise or sunset
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Get out in the garden. Listen to nature
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Light a candle
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Call a friend that makes you laugh
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Stretch
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Take a nap for 30 minutes to rest your body, to quiet the mind. Leave your phone in another room
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Go for a swim at your local pool or beach
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Start a gratitude journal noting 5 things you are grateful for that the day gifted you
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Write a bucket list. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do?
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Watch a comedian on YouTube, or a streaming service and make sure you get belly-ache laughs
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Take a bath. Feel the relief of stress leave your body
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Switch off your smartphone for 24 hours. Close the door on noise and focus on your mind and well-being.
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Write a list of compliments to yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror, really look and see what you've been missing
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Do a jigsaw puzzle, wordle or any brain stimulating game.
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Declutter your social media. Yes, delete your least favourite platform!
Let us know in the comment section below, how many of these self-care options you have incorporated in your day to day journey towards your wellness, or which ones you wish to start with.
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