Many people hear the word self-care and think of massages, manicures, and other forms of paid pampering.
These activities are great, but the cost can quickly add up – especially if you want to practice self-care every day or week.
Here are some completely free (and easy!) self-care ideas so you can enjoy self-care as often as possible.
Read a book or a magazine
Walk in nature
Meditate
Sleep in on the weekend
Watch the clouds
Unplug from social media
Colour in, draw, or paint
Do yoga
Breathe
Exercise
Listen to music
Dance
Spend quality time with a loved one
Look at the stars
Pray
Create a vision board
Watch the sunrise or sunset
Get out in the garden
Light a candle
Go to bed early
Call a friend that makes you laugh
Stretch
Take a nap
Go for a swim at your local beach
Start a gratitude journal
Write a bucket list
Watch a comedian on YouTube
Take a bath
Switch off your smartphone for 24 hours
Write a list of compliments to yourself
Do a jigsaw puzzle
Declutter your social media