50 Self-Care Tips To Heal Your Mind, Body, And Soul

Self-care is a big deal. You can’t take care of others unless you’ve taken care of yourself. It isn’t possible to pour from an empty cup. Self-care methods and techniques are different for every single person, and what works for some might not work for others. When it comes to self-care, there are certain things we can do that benefit our minds in the most beautiful ways. There are other wonderful things we can do that benefit our physical bodies just as much. Most importantly, certain self-care techniques benefit our souls on the deepest levels.

Overcoming traumas, moments of anxiety, or days that are filled with stress aren’t typically easy for anybody. Sometimes it feels like something horrible is eating away at you emotionally, and there isn’t anything that could realistically fix it. The truth of the matter is that although it isn’t possible to magically cure anxiety or heal trauma in one day, there are still plenty of small things we can do on a daily basis to help ourselves feel better about surviving through life. Life is filled with endless highs and lows, but despite the wave of existence we are all constantly riding as human beings, we do deserve to be happy!

Continue reading to uncover 50 self-care tips that benefit the mind, body, and soul.

1. Write a letter to yourself from your dream guy.

2. Go the entire day eating healthy foods (no fast food or junk food).

3. Play with puppies at a dog shelter.

4. Write down the 10 best compliments you’ve ever received from others.

5. Unfollow and unfriend anyone on social media that irritates your inner peace.

6. Read thoughtful affirmations to boost your self-esteem on an app like Selfish Babe.

7. Write a paragraph that starts with these words: What love means to me is…

8. Text a random compliment to a friend.

9. If you’re religious, pray to God on your knees.

10. For those with gym access, go to the gym for at least 30 minutes.

11. For those without gym access, use a workout video for at least 30 minutes.

12. Sleep for eight hours straight.

13. Do a Google search for inspirational quotes using keywords such as “motivation”, “success”, and “happiness”.

14. Clean and organize your entire room.

15. If you’re religious, read daily Bible verses from an app like Jesus Calling.

16. Increase your water consumption with the help of an app like Aloe Bud.

17. Say “no thanks” to any social invitation that stresses you out or doesn’t interest you.

18. Get at least 15 minutes of sunshine.

19. Socialize on a phone call with an old friend.

20. Watch or read at least one thing that makes you laugh (out loud).

21. Purchase healing crystals that heal trauma, anxiety, and other mental ailments.

22. Try deep and mindful breathing—10 inhales, 10 exhales.

23. Journal your current feelings out and be brutally honest.

24. Take a bubble bath.

25. Take a two-hour break from technology.

26. Declutter your office or workspace.

27. Get your nails and toes professionally done.

28. Make a list of 10 major blessings you’ve been blessed with from your birth until now.

29. Get a professional massage.

30. Listen to a playlist of your favorite songs.

31. Invite a friend out for a coffee date, ice cream date, or cocktail date.

32. Blend a fruit, protein, or matcha smoothie for yourself.

33. Write a reflection on the last most enjoyable night you experienced.

34. Apply lotion all over your body.

35. Gather old clothing for donation in order to clear space in your closet.

36. Attend an appointment with a professional therapist and open up emotionally.

37. Deep clean and wash the inside and outside of your car.

38. Start a gratitude jar (write down every little thing you’re grateful for and put them all in a large glass jar).

39. Create a vision board for the next 12 months.

40. Actively forgive yourself for your past mistakes by saying the words out loud.

41. Do your makeup and take a sexy selfie.

42. Watch a guided meditation video for attracting love into your life.

43. Write a list of 10 things you love about yourself (give yourself compliments).

44. If possible, add a bit of money to your savings account.

45. Write your favorite inspirational quote from your Google search on your mirror.

46. Wash, fold, and put away all your laundry.

47. Light candles and/or incense.

48. Make a list of your 10 best memories from the last year.

49. Rewatch episodes from one of your favorite TV shows.

50. Write a “thank you” note to yourself for past choices you’ve made that you’re proud of.