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32 free and easy self-care ideas

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.

  1. Read a book or a magazine

  2. Walk in nature

  3. Meditate

  4. Sleep in on the weekend

  5. Watch the clouds

  6. Unplug from social media

  7. Colour in, draw, or paint

  8. Do yoga

  9. Breathe

  10. Exercise

  11. Listen to music

  12. Dance

  13. Spend quality time with a loved one

  14. Look at the stars

  15. Pray

  16. Create a vision board

  17. Watch the sunrise or sunset

  18. Get out in the garden

  19. Light a candle

  20. Go to bed early

  21. Call a friend that makes you laugh

  22. Stretch

  23. Take a nap

  24. Go for a swim at your local beach

  25. Start a gratitude journal

  26. Write a bucket list

  27. Watch a comedian on YouTube

  28. Take a bath

  29. Switch off your smartphone for 24 hours

  30. Write a list of compliments to yourself

  31. Do a jigsaw puzzle

  32. Declutter your social media