Indulge your creativity by drawing, painting, sculpting, etc, even if you don’t think you’re good at it.
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Don’t skip sleep to get things done.
Listen to an audio book. There are lots of public domain ones here: https://librivox.org/
Self care can be small, simple, and take just a moment. Fit it into your daily life.
Take breaks. Set a timer if you have to so you don't forget.
Make yourself a healthy meal. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, just tasty.
Life should be touched, not strangled. You've got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it. ~ Ray Bradbury
Play a board game with your dear ones.
Would you make someone else work as hard as you are working right now? Be kind to yourself.
Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes your use of time more sustainable. ~ Jackie Viramontez
Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Pause for a moment and take a few deep breaths.
It's okay to say no.
Ask for help when you need it. It sounds simple, but trying to handle everything without help causes stress and anxiety for a lot people.
Look around. What's something beautiful near you right now?
Try a new tool for getting organized if your current ones aren't working.
When you're able, take a few moments and rest.
Write something encouraging on a post-it and put it where you will see it every day!
Take a nice bath or shower.
If you wear glasses, are they clean? Take a moment and clean them up so you can see a little better.
There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by my self. ~ Brian Andreas
Put your phone down. Step away from the computer. Not forever, just for a couple minutes.
Stuck? Ask for help. Talk to someone.
Look around. What's something beautiful near you right now?
It's okay to use a timer to remind yourself to take breaks.
Remember that technology is a tool. Use it to help yourself.
Self-care is ongoing. It's not a one and done fix for everything. Take care of yourself today, and tomorrow, and the next day.
Listen to a podcast about something that interests you that you haven’t yet explored.
Your breathing is your greatest friend. Return to it in all your troubles and you will find comfort and guidance. ~ Unknown
Have you stretched recently? Do it now. It will help.
When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Take action (one small step) on something you’ve been avoiding that will make your life better in the long run.
Have you taken a moment to breathe in the last hour?
Pay attention to your breathing
Is your water glass empty? Go fill it and have a couple sips.
Go set a reminder right now to take time for self care.
Breathe deeply.
Ask for help if you need it.
Be gentle with yourself today.
If you commute, take a different route if you can.
Stretch.
If you're feeling sleepy or fatigued, try washing your face with a warm towel. It can be refreshing.
Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes your use of time more sustainable. ~ Jackie Viramontez
Don't give up on self care just because something didn't work for you. Keep trying new ways of being kind to yourself!
If you're struggling with time management, learn about how others approach it. Here's some information that may help: https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/content/dam/socialwork/home/self-care-kit/exercises/time-management.pdf
Pause for a moment and take a few deep breaths.
Cultivate a mindfulness practice. Here's some info on how to get started: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-courage-be-present/201001/how-practice-mindfulness-meditation
Before you start your day, try to make a list of the 3 most important things to focus on that day.
Look away from your screen for a bit. Allow your eyes and mind to rest.
There are apps that will help you remember to rest, breathe, and drink water. Find the ones that work for you.