Most of these activities are simple and accessible to all, because it is important that everyone can practice self-care, no matter their personal circumstances. There are also some bonus tips if you have a bit more time or want to establish long-term habits.
1: Write a letter – less commitment than journaling, and serves a range of purposes (bonus: download ‘Slowly’)
2: Tidy your room (bonus: rearrange your furniture for a ‘fresh’ feel)
3: Buy and take care of a house plant
4: Have a relaxing bath (bonus: make your own bath bombs)
5: Call a friend for a catch up instead of texting
6: Sit and listen to a podcast
7: Have a meat-free meal day (bonus: learn a new vegetarian recipe)
8: Do some colouring - there are lots of free printables online
9: Establish a morning routine – make your bed, open the curtains etc.
10: Go for a walk (bonus: go Geocaching in your area)
11: Start saving towards a goal – enable ‘Save the Pennies' if you can
12: Have a cuddle with a pet, loved one or cuddly toy
13: Find an interesting TedTalk and tell a friend one thing you learned
14: Take part in guided meditation (bonus: weekly yoga)
15: Drink a glass of water when you wake up
16: Start a new book, reading at your own pace (bonus: order books secondhand or try a ‘mystery book’)
17: Take an online skills course to increase employability
18: Have an early night (bonus: download ‘Sleeptown' for better sleeping habits)
19: Draw, paint or doodle – let your imagination run wild (bonus: paint a plant pot)
20: Do 30-minutes Zumba with a friend over Zoom
21: Look in the mirror and list 5 things you love about yourself (bonus: make note of these as a reminder when you're feeling low)
22: Buy or pick fresh flowers (bonus: press and frame them)
23: Have a social media detox - log out, switch off notifications and spend the day productive
24: Watch a feel-good film in your pyjamas (bonus: bake yourself a home cinema snack)
25: Declutter your wardrobe (bonus: donate to clothing banks)
26: Join classes to learn a new skill (bonus: invite a friend along if you're feeling nervous)
27: Challenge yourself to a puzzle or a brainteaser – there are many different types out there
28: Make a meal from scratch (bonus: buy ingredients at a local market)
29: Do something nice for someone else – tell them how much you care, make them a gift or offer a favour
30: You made it! Treat yourself – be it a takeaway, a streaming subscription, a scented candle or something else, you deserve it!
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