50 Must Try Self-care Ideas to Add to Your Routine

A routine is the usual series of things that you do at a particular time[1]. It is very useful to add some self-care ideas in your daily routine.

Physical 

Physical self-care includes how you’re fueling your body, how much sleep you’re getting, how much physical activity you are doing, and how well you’re caring for your physical needs.

1. Exercise 
2. Dance 
3. Do yoga 
4. Go for a walk
5. Get quality sleep
6. Eat something healthy
7. Drink enough water
8. Take a bath
9. Get a message 
10. Try breathing exercises

Mental 

Mental self-care can help you to manage stress, decrease your risk of illness, and increase your energy.

11. Listen to your favourite song
12. Get a new experience 
13. Read a book or novel
14. Declutter your living space
15. Avoid toxic people/places 
16. Explore your creativity 
17. Meditate 
18. Watch a good movie
19. Sing/play an instrument 
20. Do something on your to-do list

Emotional

Emotional self-care is the act of nurturing and tending to your inner feelings and emotions.

21. Journal
22. Say positive things 
23. Learn to say no
24. Celebrate your wins
25. Practice gratitude 
26. Laugh
27. Practice forgiveness 
28. Express how you feel 
29. Do something that brings you joy
30. Let go of things you can’t control 

Social 

Social self-care involves our connections with other people.

31. Take a social media break
32. Catch up with friends 
33. Meet new people
34. Try digital abstinence 
35. Avoid negative energies 
36. Be around like-minded people
37. Organize a friendly dinner
38. Say something nice to someone
39. Join a support group
40. Participate in an event

Spiritual 

Spiritual self-care can nurture your spirit and allow you to think bigger than yourself.

41. Help someone
42. Pray
43. Observe quiet time
44. Read spiritual books
45. Donate to a cause or charity
46. Read something inspiring 
47. Spend time with nature 
48. Self-respect 
49. Attend a spiritual service 
50. Read spiritual quotes

Use the following strategies to improve your wellbeing: mind, body, heart and soul. Keeping that in mind, here are 50 self-care ideas that you could add to your routine!