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60 self care tips

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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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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
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

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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