100 Ways to Practice Self-Care

In this article we have compiled a list of 100 ways to practice self-care. It is easy to become burnt out and overwhelmed over time when we are not engaging in a good self-care routine. Below are suggestions for ways to practice self-care, however, you may find that some of these do not help you. Don’t give up! Add your own to the list! Every one is different and so is how they practice self-care.

Why Practice Self-Care?

You change the oil in your car regularly and repaint your house when it’s looking a bit worn. Why wouldn’t you do basic maintenance and upkeep on yourself? Self-care is just that- basic maintenance on yourself. “You cannot pour from an empty cup”, a saying we use in the mental health field to describe the importance of self-care. Self-care is the equivalent of pouring water back into your cup to pour out another time. Keeping your cup full takes time, energy, and patience with yourself.

What is Self-Care?

Self-care is not a one-size-fits-all idea meaning that self-care can and will look different to everyone. What someone finds soothing or uplifting, another may find dreadful or not in their taste. It’s important, however, to find a balance of activities/ideas that suit your personal needs.

I have compiled a list of ideas below to get you started on your own self-care pathway. If you have any ideas to add to this list, please reach out and we will add! Keep the ideas flowing :)