This document provides self-care tips for nurturing oneself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The first section discusses the importance of daily routines like proper rest, healthy eating, exercise, and caring for one's appearance. It also notes the value of stimulation, close relationships, pleasure, and self-reflection through meditation. The second section lists 60 specific ways to nurture oneself across the four domains, such as taking a walk, deep breathing, reading, meditating, expressing feelings through journaling, practicing yoga, and connecting with nature. The overall message is that regular self-care and nourishment leads to greater life participation, ability to meet challenges, and self-healing.
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60 self care tips
1. Self-Care Tips
On the journey to wholeness and learning to love and respect yourself, it important to take good care of yourself. The bottom line includes a daily routine of getting proper rest,
eating healthy food, and movement that suits your personality. Add to this taking good care of your body, your teeth, hair, skin. It is nourishing to choose colors that you like for
your clothing and home furnishings. Next, you need stimulation to be personally challenged to grow and have interest in life. You also need people with whom to be close
emotionally and with whom to share your journey. You need things to do that bring you pleasure and fun. Finally, you need a way to connect to yourself, such as daily
meditation and contemplation.
A well nourished self meets life filled up. You have more energy to participate and give, to meet your challenges, and to do the inner work and self-healing required to have high
self-esteem, good relationships, and enjoyment of your life.
60 Ways to Nurture Myself
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
MENTAL
SPIRITUAL
Take a walk
Deep breath and think,"I am
calm and peaceful
Say an affirmation
Connect with Nature
Ride a bike
Share feelings about an
experience with a friend
Read a book or magazine
article
Concentrate on the flame of
a candle
Soak in a hot bath, with
candles and music
Listen to music you like
Express your thoughts &
feelings in a journal
meditate
Exercise at the gym
Sing or makes sounds
Make a to do list
Pray
Stretch and move to music
Hug someone, ask for a hug
Write a poem
Talk to your guardian angel
Practice Yoga postures
Pet your dog or cat
Write a letter
Listen to a guided
meditation tape
Take a course in Tai Chi,
water aerobics, or yoga
Talk to someone by pretending they are facing you
in an empty chair
Listen to tapes
Write about your spiritual
purpose
2. Sit in the sun for 15 minutes
Telephone a long dis-tance
friend or relative
Email a friend
Visualize yourself in a
peaceful place
Change one thing to improve
your diet
Notice what you are feeling
several times a day
List things you will do to
improve your life
Do something of service for
another or for your
community
Watch birds and animals
interact in nature
Write a letter to someone
who has hurt you, but do
not send it
Update negative beliefs that
limit your life
Join a church group
Go swimming
Feel your fear and take a
positive risk for change
Journal write daily about
your reactions, thoughts and
feelings for a month
Learn about a religion
different from your own
Sit in a garden or park
Smile at a stranger and send
them thoughts of peace,
acceptance, joy
List your traits, needs and
want
Study with a spiritual
teacher
Take a nap
Affirm your self daily
Make a list of short term and
long term goals
Study ancient, esoteric
wisdom teachings
Get a massage
Watch children play; talk to
your inner child in a loving,
joyful way
Preview your day upon
awakening, Review upon
retiring
Practice unconditional love
and forgiveness with self
and others
Eat totally healthy for one
day
Acknowledge yourself for
accomplishments you are
proud of
Work on your family tree
Practice a daily quiet time,
routine to connect spiritually
Suzanne E. Harrill, LPC, LMFT, Author, Counselor, Teacher