Self-love and self-care can positively impact our mental and physical health by reducing stress and supporting overall well-being. While self-care involves practical actions to support your health, self-love is about cultivating a positive relationship with yourself and embracing your worth.
Practicing small, consistent actions in these four key areas—self-care activities, movement, being intentional, and mindfulness—can lead to lasting improvements in your health and self-esteem.
Join our 28-day self-love and care journey to help build lasting healthy habits by starting small and making self-care a part of your routine year-round!
Start your journey by taking time for yourself today and doing something you love.
Take a 15 minute walk in nature. Use your senses- what do you hear, see, smell, and feel?
Focus on the present moment by unplugging from your phone and computer for at least three hours.
Practice a grounding technique or engage in a self-soothing activity. Try dropping anchor.
Make a playlist of 20 of your favorite songs. Sing along, listen, and feel the music.
Dance like no one is watching! Play your favorite three songs and dance, dance, dance.
Organize your closet or dresser and get rid of things you no longer want or bring you joy.
List five things you are grateful for. Focus on these things throughout the day.
Make your favorite meal, eat nourishing foods, or make your favorite hot beverage.
Stretch your body for 10-15 minutes. Focus on your arms, legs, and your core muscles.
Ask someone for help with a task or project to help balance your day and week.
Sleep in an extra hour or take a nap. Turn off electronics for 1 hour before bedtime for better sleep.
Unplug from all social media for a day or more to improve your mental health and attention.
Move your body for at least 15 minutes. Take a walk, a run, or ride a bike to get your heart pumping.
Decide on the change, then start small, acknowledge progress, pair things together, be accountable, and reward yourself.
Make a list of five things that make you happy and place it somewhere you will see it often.
Learn a new hobby or pick up an old one. Find a few you enjoy and switch it up when you get bored.
Play is freely chosen, intrinsically motivated, and fun. Play has many health benefits.
Learn something new. It will improve your mood, enhance brain function, and build confidence.
Mindful meditations and breathing exercises help calm your mind and body.
Rewards help motivate and can reduce stress- watch a movie or buy yourself something special.
Benefits of yoga include improved balance, flexibility, attention, mood, and mental clarity.
Replace “I should” with “I want”. Make an effort to speak kindly about and to yourself.
List your achievements from last week, big or small. What are you proud of?
A long shower, relaxing bath, or pampering yourself with a facial can help you unwind and reset.
No fancy equipment required to improve your strength. Try a beginner’s Pilates routine.
Say no to something or establish a healthy boundary to honor your needs and reduce burnout.
Write a letter to your younger self and show compassion to yourself during a difficult time.
