“Self-care means giving the world the best of you, rather than what’s left of you.” Katie Reed.
Recently I asked you, our wonderful community, for your best self-care ideas, and I was just so inspired by the countless simple and cost-effective ideas you sent in. It’s taken me many years to work out how to make my happiness a priority, and I just loved reading the ways you choose to look after yourself. I wanted to share these ideas with you, and hopefully they will inspire you too!
Enjoying food
• Indulging in a favourite food
• Going out for brunch
• Having a coffee or an iced latte
• Enjoying a sweet treat
Treating yourself
• Buying fresh flowers
• Lighting a candle
• Going to the movies
• Getting your nails done
• Having a spa treatment
• Enjoying a day out of routine
• Having lunch at a cafe
• Buying a magazine
• Going to an infrared sauna session
Move your body
• Exercising
• Planning a morning workout
• Taking the kids for a walk in the pram
• Going for a walk, even just for 5 minutes
Resting
• Taking a nap
• Watching an episode on Netflix or a DVD
• Listening to music
• Enjoying a bubble bath or an Epsom salt bath
• Having a hot shower
• Taking a break
The great outdoors
• Enjoying the sunshine
• Savouring the fresh air
• Picking flowers for your home
• Going to the beach
• Sitting in nature
• Playing with animals, or taking them for a walk
• Going on holidays
• Gardening
Family & Friends
• Hearing your kids laugh
• Having a meal out with family
• Meeting a friend for coffee
• Having a good conversation with family or friends
At home
• Learning to play an instrument
• Putting some oils in the diffuser
• Enjoying a tidy house
• Painting your nails
• Reading a book
• Creating a good playlist of songs
• Writing and ticking off to-do lists
• Enjoying an at-home spa treatment