Start with meditation.

The first step to my self-care routine is to start with meditation. This cleanses my mind and balances my thoughts in a way I'm not normally able to during the week.

When I finish my meditation I feel much more at peace with myself. I've also noticed a considerable boost in my confidence since I've started.

Clean your space.

Reorganize your desk, make your bed, or just take care of whatever clutter is in your room. Something that can be a huge distraction in your life is having a messy room.

So just take a few minutes out of your self-care time and use it to make your area look nicer.

Talk to your friends or family.

It really helps me to reach out to people who love me, and it means a lot to them as well. It is especially meaningful if you call someone you haven't seen in a while.

When I'm feeling down it's usually because I'm distancing myself from others, so a single call to my grandma can change my entire perspective on life.

Make a small to-do list of things you need to accomplish.

Don't overwhelm yourself, but give yourself a small schedule so you feel more motivated to do something.

Cook a balanced meal for yourself.

It's amazing what a decent meal can do for me. I'm in college, and I don't eat as well as I should. Making just one meal a week at home means I know exactly what's in it. It also gives me a slight challenge, and I feel good about myself when I make something I enjoy.

Give yourself a pep talk.

Stand in front of the mirror and empower yourself like you would empower a friend. Even if you don't believe it at first, eventually you will.