Because we all know self-care isn't as simple as a face mask
A complete list of self-care ideas that you can use no matter your state of mental health!
Self-Care For Bad Mental Health Days
1. Self-massage
2. Breathing techniques
3. Eat raw food (not meat please!)
4. Unplug by a certain hour
5. Drink a glass of water
6. Cleanse your body/face with a wipe
7. Brush your hair
8. Brush your teeth, or use mouthwash
9. Open your blinds/curtains
10. Open a window
11. Put on relaxing music
12. Watch your favorite film
13. Watch a motivational Ted Talks
14. Reach out to a friend
15. Drink a glass of warm water
16. Change your clothes
17. Put dirty clothes in the laundry
18. Colour or doodle
19. Stretch your body
20. Make your bed
21. Pet an animal
22. Do a brain dump
23. Light a candle/incense or diffuse essential oils
24. Download/use the calm app or Headspace
25. Make a plan to look forward to
26. Write out the positives from your day
Self-Care For Higher Functioning Days
1. Meditate
2. Practice yoga
3. Declutter your closet
4. Write out a list of things you love about yourself
5. Practice gratitude
6. Watch sunrise/sunset
7. Practice positive affirmations
8. Walk in nature
9. Stargaze
10. Exfoliate and moisturize your skin
11. Visit a cafe (alone or with a friend)
12. Go to the movies
13. Make a smoothie or juice
14. Go to the gym or a fitness class
15. Bake a cake
16. Write poetry
17. Do a digital detox
18. Visit a spa
19. Read a book
20. Make a positive playlist
21. Create art
22. Have a bath
23. Do a face mask
24. Create a board of self-loving quotes
25. Try on outfits that make you feel good about yourself
26. Create a self-care habit tracker
[This is designed to be a loose guide. Self-care is different for everyone so adjust your habits accordingly!]
Consistency is key!
The idea is that the more often you practice the self-care ideas on bad mental health days, the more likely you are to achieve higher functioning days. Similarly, the more often you practice the tools on your higher functioning days, the less likely you are to have poor mental health days!
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Information from http://hopeful-lotus.com/2018/06/inclusive-self-care-ideas/
Picture from https://www.the-pool.com/news-views/opinion/2018/6/Marisa-Bate-self-care-doesn-t-have-to-be-about-self-indulgence
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