Self-love and self-care help lower stress and improve mental and physical health.
Self-care means maintaining your health, while self-love is valuing yourself. Taking regular steps in self-care, movement, intentional actions, and mindfulness can improve well-being and self-esteem.
Make and enjoy your favorite snack.
Dance for at least 15 minutes to your favorite songs.
Clean for 15 minutes. Start with the little things or one area.
Focus on your breathing and what you hear around you.
Learn the 54321 strategy to help calm yourself down.
Take a walk in nature and notice what you see, hear, and feel.
Create a bedtime routine to help you relax and improve sleep.
Learn belly breathing to relax your body and mind.
Do a craft, draw, or paint for at least 30 minutes. Have fun!
Stretch for 10-15 minutes. Focus on your arms, legs, and back.
Say and write down at least three things you like about yourself.
Look at the clouds and find shapes. Take a breath and find another.
Make your bed in the morning to get your mind ready for the day.
Ask permission and play outside for at least 30 minutes.
Have a screen-free Sunday! Make a craft or do a puzzle.
Learn to focus your mind using bubbles.
Help cook your favorite meal. What do you like to eat?
Do jumping jacks or jump rope for a minute. Do it three times.
It’s healthy to ask for help. What do you need help with today?
Make a list of 5 things that make you happy and put it somewhere you can see it.
Take a trip to the library and choose a good book to read. Get started!
Play something that allows your body to be active.
Try three bites and see if you like it. Great job!
Build something with toothpicks and marshmallows.
