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40 Simple Self Care Ideas

Little things you can do to take care of yourself, and take control.

Zoe James

Nov 06, 2017

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Zoe James

Recently, I stumbled upon the Instagram tag #boringselfcare, created by Hannah Daisy. #Boringselfcare is about celebrating the little, necessary things we do to keep ourselves happy and alive. I've decided to compile a list of #simpleselfcare, things that aren't necessary to keeping ourselves alive, but more so just to improve our mood or day. These can be done quickly and can also help you to feel like you've accomplished something, even on those days where you lay in bed for the majority of the day. Check them out!

1. Take a long shower or bubble bath

2. Do the dishes

3. Put on a cute outfit

4. Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea (or juice or soda)

5. Pet your dog/cat/lizard/animal, if you have one OR hug a pillow/stuffed animal

6. Turn on your favorite guilty pleasure music and sing your heart out for a few minutes

7. Delete old emails you don't need

8. Wash your face and/or do a face mask

9. Take out the trash.

10. Look up cute videos of animals

11. Make a to do list of all the things you have to do in the near future

12. Brush your hair

13. Take a walk

14. Grab your favorite snack out of the pantry or go to the store and buy it

15. Look through your camera roll

16. Write down your favorite quote and make it look pretty

17. Clean your glasses

18. Water your plants

19. Listen to the voicemails you haven't listened to yet

20. Rip a piece of paper up into a million tiny little shreds

21. Floss

22. Watch the sunrise/sunset/clouds/sky

23. Grab your favorite book and read your favorite quotes

24. Exfoliate

25. Shave (if you shave)

26. Change your sheets

27. Light a candle

28. Try out a new hairstyle you've been eyeing on Pinterest

29. Update the apps on your phone that need to be updated

30. Talk to a friend

31. Listen to ocean waves or other soothing sounds

32. Stretch your muscles

33. Watch a video of Ellen Degeneres giving gifts to someone deserving

34. Sweep/vacuum

35. Pop bubble wrap

36. Scribble all over a whiteboard/chalkboard and erase it

37. Blow bubbles

38. Match socks in your drawer that aren't matched

39. Come up with a list of at least 5 things that you're grateful for

40. Throw away expired food in your fridge or pantry

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Little things you can do to take care of yourself, and take control.

1. Take a long shower or bubble bath

2. Do the dishes

3. Put on a cute outfit

4. Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea (or juice or soda)

5. Pet your dog/cat/lizard/animal, if you have one OR hug a pillow/stuffed animal

6. Turn on your favorite guilty pleasure music and sing your heart out for a few minutes

7. Delete old emails you don't need

8. Wash your face and/or do a face mask

9. Take out the trash.

10. Look up cute videos of animals

11. Make a to do list of all the things you have to do in the near future

12. Brush your hair

13. Take a walk

14. Grab your favorite snack out of the pantry or go to the store and buy it

15. Look through your camera roll

16. Write down your favorite quote and make it look pretty

17. Clean your glasses

18. Water your plants

19. Listen to the voicemails you haven't listened to yet

20. Rip a piece of paper up into a million tiny little shreds

21. Floss

22. Watch the sunrise/sunset/clouds/sky

23. Grab your favorite book and read your favorite quotes

24. Exfoliate

25. Shave (if you shave)

26. Change your sheets

27. Light a candle

28. Try out a new hairstyle you've been eyeing on Pinterest

29. Update the apps on your phone that need to be updated

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36. Scribble all over a whiteboard/chalkboard and erase it

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38. Match socks in your drawer that aren't matched

39. Come up with a list of at least 5 things that you're grateful for

40. Throw away expired food in your fridge or pantry

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

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