Self-care ideas — 50 ways to take better care of yourself

Self-care does not need to be expensive or time-consuming. Here are ideas across different areas of life.

Quick (5 minutes or less)

• Drink a glass of water
• Step outside for fresh air
• Write down three things you are grateful for
• Do five minutes of stretching
• Read one chapter of a book

Medium (30-60 minutes)

• A long bath or shower
• A walk without your phone
• Cook and eat a proper meal
• Call a friend you have been meaning to speak to
• Tidy one area of the home

Longer practices

• A consistent morning and evening routine (see our free morning routine and evening routine)
• Regular exercise — even 20 minutes three times a week
• A monthly self-care check-in using our free self-care tracker