20 Small but impactful self care ideas

Papaya and fruit

• Buy yourself some flowers - or a plant

• Play some music - have a dance

• Use a hot water bottle at bedtime or when you need comforting

• Get a good night's sleep

• Give yourself a hug - cross your arms over your chest and rub your shoulders.

• Clear your space - bedroom, living room, kitchen or bed. Go wild and clear your whole house.

• Light a candle

• Have a bath - throw in some bath salts or essential oils (or both!)

• Make a hot drink and sip it quietly

• Change your bedsheets

• Have a lie down

• Wash your face first and last thing each day

• Take 3 deep breaths

• Do 5 minutes of stretching - let those 5 minutes roll into 10

• Call a friend

• Cook your favourite recipe - or order a delivery

• Drink a glass of water

• Tell yourself 'this too shall pass'

• Go for a walk

• Do some journaling or make a list of all that's worrying you