50 Ideas forSelf-Care
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Listen to your favorite music.
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Go horseback riding.
2
Enjoy a long, warm bubble bath.
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Reflect on: "My most enjoyable moment."
3
Go for a walk.
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Enjoy a relaxing nap.
4
Share a hug with a loved one.
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Visit a museum or art gallery.
5
Pray.
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Practice yoga.
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Attend a caring support group.
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Relax in a whirlpool/sauna/hot tub.
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Do stretching exercises.
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Enjoy a cool, refreshing glass of water or fruit juice.
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Watch the sunrise/sunset.
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Star gaze.
9
Laugh.
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Window shop.
10
Create a collage representing "The Real Me."
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Daydream.
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Reflect on: "I appreciate..."
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Attend a special workshop.
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Write your thoughts and feelings in a personal journal.
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Reward yourself with a special gift you can afford.
13
Attend a favorite athletic event.
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Take yourself on a vacation.
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Do something adventurous (e.g. skydiving).
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Create with clay/pottery.
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Swing/slide/teeter totter/blow bubbles.
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Pet an animal.
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Play a musical instrument.
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Reflect on your successes: "I can..."
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Meditate.
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Write a poem expressing your feelings.
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Work with plants.
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Make a bouquet of flowers.
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Learn a new skill.
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Visit a park/woods/forest.
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See a special play, movie, or concert.
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Reflect on "What I value most in life..."
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Make yourself a nutritious meal.
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Phone a special friend.
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Draw/paint a picture.
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Go on a picnic in a beautiful setting.
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Swim/wade/relax in a pool or on the beach.
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Practice the art of forgiveness.
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Do aerobics or dance.
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Treat yourself to a nutritious meal at a favorite restaurant.
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Imagine yourself achieving your goals and dreams.
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