Stress, self-doubt, self- criticism and other life destructive forces don't have a chance in the presence of self love. Here you have 102 ideas to nurture yourself back to health, happiness and high performance.
- Cut yourself slack
- Don’t take other people’s opinions of you too seriously
- Ask for help
- Notice what you are doing “right”
- Give yourself a treat
- Dance
- Eat something healthy
- Go for a bike ride
- Try yoga or pilates
- Play a game
- Draw
- Wrap up in a blanket
- Exercise
- Sing
- Call a friend
- Drink tea
- Go swimming
- Aromatherapy
- Breathe deeply
- Create a morning or evening routine
- Go to church
- Jump in puddles
- Eat a meal you enjoy
- Sleep in
- Walk on the beach
- plan your daily self-care for the month
- watch a movie
- call someone you care about and say “I love you”
- Journal
- Take 3 deep breaths
- Stay hydrated
- Stretch
- Drive mindfully
- Transition back home
- Stay away from people who make you feel you are hard to love
- Hug yourself
- Speak to yourself softly
- Try something new, just for you
- Do a digital detox
- Volunteer
- Start a gratitude journal
- Pamper yourself
- Read a book for fun
- Meditate
- Discover new music
- Cook a healthy meal
- Gift someone just because
- Splurge on a fancy dinner
- Walk outside
- Sleep 8+ hours
- Sweat it out
- Get massaged
- Try alternative healing
- Write thank you notes
- Plant a tree
- Clean up
- Find shapes in clouds
- Draw stories
- Write stories
- Draw self-portraits
- Treat yourself to some luxury dark chocolate
- Have a homemade spa session
- Snuggle with pets
- Eat the most creative salad you can think of
- Do a digital fasting’
- Do a news fasting’
- Do a reading fasting
- Have a good cry
- Write a list of priorities
- Get on top of your finances
- Drink an awesome green smoothie
- Print some lovey photographs
- Take a bath
- Try a new walk
- Drink green tea
- Wear clothes that make you feel good
- Decluter your home
- Take an art class
- light a candle
- Make a list of compliments for you
- Hike up a hill
- Replace all negative thoughts with compliments for you
- Go on a retreat
- Talk with a trusted person about your fears
- Go to the seaside
- Pray
- Write yourself a love letter
- Keep an appreciation journal
- Wrap up in a soft blanket
- Give yourself a bucket list experience
- Play for no other reason than fun
- Say no when overwhelmed
- Play a competitive sport
- Go running
- Go to the ballet, theater or comedy
- Celebrate your achievements
- Laugh
- Buy yourself flowers
- Do some coloring in
- Brainstorm and chose your life values
- Slow down
- Look at yourself in the mirror and say I love you
Use these ideas when headaches, stomachaches or just uneasiness creep up. Choose any of them. Nurture your soul. Honor your body. Rest your mind. You'll bounce back into your power very quickly.
Actually this is not just a remedial list. You can also use as a preventive measure. Look at it daily, even a couple of times a day. Allow your intuition guide you. Choose any of these ideas before they are needed.
What are you going to do?
I hope this list inspires you to build into your day more self-compassion. If this is the case, please do share this with your friends: in Facebook, in Twitter or just share the link in and email. Share the love. More people need and deserve more self-love.
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