25 Unique Self Care Ideas
Are you someone who gets bored easily? Not necessarily on the spot boredom, but routine tends to tire you out. You’re someone who likes to switch it up from time to time, try new things, and you definitely crave adventure.
Or maybe you’re someone who has been stuck in a bit of a rut. Even though we’ve made it through the depths of winter, spring busyness has you in a tailspin and longing for something just for yourself. Something simple yet personal. The one thing that might feel like it’s been missing.
We talk a lot about self care here at Everyday Wellness for Moms, but we don’t always dive into incredibly specific ideas to try. Engaging in self care is an important part of everyday life. It is a great way to support your mental health, make sure you are taking care of yourself, and gives you the time to do something that you truly enjoy, just for you. Here are 25 unique self care ideas to try if you’re looking for a switch up or just a way to begin a new self care routine.
Clear out your computer or phone storage.
Write a poem.
Try a restaurant you’ve never been to before, even if it’s just the diner down the street.
Make a new music playlist.
Send a postcard to a friend.
Organize your junk drawer.
Pick out an inexpensive bouquet of flowers and arrange them in a vessel you have at home.
Plan out a vacation to a new destination even if you aren’t ready to book it yet.
Watch a video to learn a new skill.
Seek out animals to interact with.
Rearrange the furniture for a fresh look.
Complete small tasks you always put off like clearing your jewelry or makeup brushes.
Start a conscious stream of thought journal where you write all your random thoughts inside.
Bake a huge batch of something and share it with your friends and neighbors.
Make yourself a little snack tray and enjoy it while sitting outside.
Find a recipe for a homemade face mask or sugar scrub and enjoy using it.
Color with crayons in a kid’s coloring book.
Put up a bird feeder and watch the birds that come to visit.
Create new outfits out of the clothes you already own.
Read a short story.
Listen to a new podcast you have been curious about.
Cook a new recipe without worrying about how it will turn out.
Take yourself out on a date.
Walk outside for as long as you possibly can.
Go for a drive without a destination in mind.
