Sometimes in the midst of taking care of everyone else, us moms forget to invest in ourselves. Self-care looks different for everyone, but there are a million and one ways to take a moment and show yourself a little love. Here are 40+ ways to invest in yourself! (includes affiliate links)
- Read a book
- Paint your nails (love this stuff!)
- Curl up with a warm cup of tea, coffee, hot cocoa.
- Diffuse essential oils or light a candle
- Take a bath
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial
- Take a class — photography, cake decorating, quilting — whatever floats your boat.
- Visit a coffee shop
- Stroll your favorite store alone (ahem–Target anyone?)
- Meet a friend for dinner, drinks or dessert.
- Exercise- Run, Yoga, Zumba, etc.
- Buy yourself cute underwear and bras. Especially if you have been living in nursing tanks like me for the last 7 years!!
- Enjoy a glass of wine.
- Try a fun dinner service like Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, etc.
- Get your hair done.
- Try a new color lipstick.
- Make time for a favorite hobby.
- Enjoy an audible subscription (free 14 day trial).
- Try a fun delivery box like FabFitFun (Use my link to get $10 off) –I just ordered the Editors box (Merry Christmas to me!)
- Massage
- Sleep. Seriously. Sleep.
- Color. So many great adult coloring books. My sister has been loving this one.
- Try a face mask.
- Meditate
- Journaling
- TV –I already finished Gilmore Girls!
- Turn on a jam.
- Write down a list of things you are grateful for.
- Shower, put on makeup and get dressed. It seems so obvious, but makes all the difference.
- Magazines, blogs & Pinterest.
- Create something.
- Call a friend.
- Build something for yourself. A blog. A business. A skill.
- Join a team sport. Endorphins. Community.
- Turn off your phone.
- Wear fun socks. I love Woven Pear!
- Create a space you love! Rearrange, add some fun throw pillows, hang up your favorite pictures/quotes.
- Fun office supplies. Because planning my week with washi tape, highlighters and pens makes me giddy.
- Hike
- Fresh Air and Sunshine
- Watch a sunrise or a sunset.
As we head into the holiday season, don’t forget to take time to fill your cup and invest in yourself. Do you do any of these self-care items? How do you fill your cup up?
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