Simple Self-Care: 8 Ways to Nourish Your Whole Self
Physical Self-Care
Taking care of your body so it can take care of you.
- - Go for a walk or stretch daily
- Prioritize sleep (aim for 7-9 hours)
- Nourish yourself with balanced meals - - Stay hydrated
- Take a relaxing bath
- Dance around your kitchen -
Emotional Self-Care
Checking in with your feelings and making space for them.
- - Journal your thoughts and feelings
- - Recognize and name your emotion/feeling
- Talk with a friend or therapist
- Practice saying 'no' when needed - - Watch a movie that moves you
- - Guided meditations
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Mental/Intellectual Self-Care
Keeping your mind curious, clear, and engaged.
- - Read a new book
- Learn a new hobby
- Limit doom-scrolling - - Unfollow negative, uninspiring, rude people on social or people you compare yourself to
- - Take a screen-free day
- Listen to an inspiring podcast -
Social Self-Care
Building and nurturing real connections.
- - Plan coffee dates
- Send a 'thinking of you' text
- Join a club or community online or otherwise - - Set healthy boundaries
- Share a hobby with a friend -
Spiritual Self-Care
Connecting to something greater than yourself.
- - Meditate or pray daily
- Spend time in nature
- Create a gratitude practice - - Read soul-nourishing material
- - Reflect on your values
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Environmental Self-Care
Making your surroundings feel safe and calm.
- - Declutter one small area
- Light a favourite candle
- Play relaxing music
- Add plants to your space
- Open windows for fresh air - - Protect your environment/space/calendar/friendships/time
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Financial Self-Care
Feeling confident and calm about your money.
- - Create a simple savings plan
- - Create and follow a budget
- - Cook at home and pack your own food as much as possible
- Cancel unused subscriptions - -Review autopays
- Set a small financial goal - - Check your accounts calmly
- - Treat yourself mindfully
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Occupational (Purposeful) Self-Care
Finding meaning and joy in your daily work or passions.
- - Take regular breaks, stretch if you can
- - Share your ideas with your team
- Celebrate your accomplishments
- Set career or passion goals - - Create an inspiring workspace
- - Learn new skills for growth, take in professional development trainings
- - Be punctual
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"Self-care is not selfish. It's how we show up for ourselves and everyone we love."
