During the past few months, we’ve had to adapt. Our monthly spa visit to unwind has become a spa night at home. Our meetups and group outings have turned into virtual events. During this transition, many people are looking for new ways to adapt their self-care routines.
While we all love a good face mask, self-care works best when it’s holistically incorporated into your daily routine. Making your health a priority can be an adjustment, so Everlywell created a 30-day self-care challenge. They have printables and stickers to help motivate your self-care journey. Simply pick a new self-care act each day. By the end of the month, you’ll be able to reflect on which habits you’d like to incorporate into your routine.
Here are some of the self-care ideas you can try during this challenge:
- Declutter your space
- Turn your bedroom into a zen space
- Write a love letter to yourself
- Call a friend you haven’t talked to in a while
- Take a personal day
- Start a journal
- Eat your meals without looking at electronics (phone, TV, ect.)
- Watch a TED talk
- Drink herbal tea before bed
- Drink more water by following the 8×8 hydration rule
- Commit to a day of healthy eating
- Practice yoga with an online class
- Try something new
- Read a book outside
- Get an extra hour of sleep
- Evaluate your current health
- Create a fitness goal
- Learn to grow something
- Meditate for 10 minutes in the morning and at night
- Create a healthier morning routine
- Start a food journal
- Write intentions for yourself
- Indulge in a bubble bath
- Dance around your house to your favorite songs
- Identify stressors in your daily life
- Go for a long walk
- Self-reflect
These are all self-care acts that anyone can try. Incorporating time for yourself into your day will shift your mindset and help you cultivate a happier and healthier life. Which activity had the biggest impact on you? Share it with your friends, family and community to encourage them to practice self-care.
Elsie Weisskoff is a content marketing specialist who enjoys writing on a variety of topics, from wellness to lifestyle. In her free time, you can find her soaking up some vitamin D at the beach or planning her next adventure.
