Tired? Having a bad day? That’s nothing a self care session can’t fix. Today, I’ve listed 135 cheap and free self care ideas to help you get through the day.
- Adult coloring books.
- Allow yourself to fantasize and daydream.
- Bake your favorite desserts.
- Build something with Legos.
- Buy a fun treat when grocery shopping.
- Buy yourself your favorite flowers.
- Call someone you love.
- Catch up on your favorite blog.
- Clean your house to your favorite songs.
- Cook a new meal.
- Create a compliment jar for yourself.
- Create a list of your favorite inspirational quotes.
- Create a morning routine.
- Create a night routine.
- Create a vision board.
- Create your ideal future.
- Cuddle with your pet.
- Dance like nobody’s watching.
- Dance to your favorite upbeat song.
- Declutter.
- Declutter your wardrobe.
- Develop an energizing morning ritual.
- Diffuse essential oils.
- Donate money to a charity of your choosing.
- Don’t take on more than you can handle.
- Do some gardening.
- Do something nice for someone in secret.
- Do something spontaneous.
- Do something you love.
- Do Yoga.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat your favorite comfort foods.
- Exercise.
- Explore a new city.
- Find a new hobby, or revisit an old one.
- Get a back massage.
- Get a body massage.
- Get a facial.
- Get a foot massage.
- Get a head massage.
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep.
- Get some sunlight.
- Give yourself a break.
- Give yourself a facial.
- Give yourself a mani/pedi.
- Go for a drive and listen to your favorite songs.
- Go for a walk.
- Go on a solo date.
- Go on a spontaneous day or weekend trip.
- Go out to see a movie at your favorite theater, all by yourself.
- Go swim for fun.
- Go to bed early.
- Go to the beach.
- Go wine tasting.
- Hangout with someone you love.
- Have a delicious smoothie.
- Have a jammies day.
- Have a picnic with family or friends.
- Have a staycation.
- Have breakfast in bed.
- Help someone in some way.
- Hike in nature.
- Hire someone to clean your house.
- Host a family movie night over the weekend.
- Indulge in your favorite dessert/meal.
- Journal.
- Learn a new board game you’ve never played.
- Learn a new skill.
- Learn the basics of a new language.
- Light your favorite candle.
- Listen to a motivational podcast.
- Listen to a podcast about a topic that interests you.
- Listen to relaxing music.
- Look at the stars.
- Make a bucket list and start completing it.
- Make a playlist of your favorite songs.
- Make sure to laugh.
- Make time for meditation in your day.
- Make your bed when you wake up.
- Meditate.
- Open your blinds and windows.
- Organize your closet.
- Practice breathing techniques.
- Practice daily affirmations.
- Practice gratitude.
- Pray.
- Put on a homemade face mask.
- Read a book.
- Read a magazine.
- Read some inspirational quotes.
- Rearrange all of your furniture in a way that makes you more comfortable.
- Reflect on your accomplishments.
- Say no when you feel stressed out.
- Scream, pound pillows, tear up paper or shake your body to move the energy out.
- Sew, quilt, or crochet something. Engage your hands.
- Sing at the top of your lungs to your favorite song.
- Sleep in a little extra.
- Slow dance for 30 minutes.
- Step outside your comfort zone.
- Stop trying to people please.
- Stretch.
- Stroke a pet.
- Style your hair differently.
- Surround yourself with positive people.
- Take a bubble bath.
- Take a home spa.
- Take a nap without an alarm clock.
- Take a road trip with your siblings.
- Talk to a stranger at the bus stop.
- Tell someone near you what you appreciate or like about them.
- Tell yourself you’re beautiful.
- Try a DIY project.
- Try random acts of kindness.
- Try something new.
- Try something you are afraid of.
- Unplug from email and social media for an hour.
- Use aromatherapy.
- Visit or volunteer at your local animal rescue.
- Visit your favorite place.
- Wake up and get dressed.
- Walk on the beach.
- Walk the dog.
- Watch the clouds.
- Watch the sunrise.
- Watch the sunset.
- Watch your favorite movie.
- Watch your favorite tv show.
- Wear a dress that makes you feel great.
- Work on a jigsaw puzzle.
- Write a letter to your future self.
- Write a limerick or a haiku.
- Write out a list of things you are grateful for.
- Write out a list of things you love about yourself.
- Write out what’s on your mind.
- Write out your goals.
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