Often times Valentines Day is focused on date nights, but I like to think that the special love day is about more that the love in a relationship with a significant other, but also your love between other friendly and family relationships, as well as for yourself. That’s why I’m bringing you these 50 ways to practice self love.
Self Love is meant to be more than just a one of thing. There’s a saying that has always resonated with me. You aren’t any good being of service to others when you are running on empty. It’s easy for all of us to get run down with all of our responsibilities and day to day lives, but it’s important to take the time to recharge.
Some of you may say you’re too busy. To that I say it’s all the more reason to set some time aside. When you take the time to recharge yourself you’ll end up being more productive, efficient, and less stressed during your day to day.
So take the time. Write it in your planner. Set a reminder. You deserve it.
Beauty Self Care
This would be my go to area of self care. Every Sunday I like to practice #SelfCareSunday and do a face mask, hair mask, and my new favourite self care obsession, a bath! I’ve never been a bath person, but a friend convinced me to just try it and I’m completely hooked, it’s like the best thing ever! I also like to add in some reading time and mediation while I’m in the bath. #BestSundayEver!
- Face mask
- Facial
- Hair mask
- Hair cut
- Teeth whitening
- Nice hot shower
- Nice long bath
- Put on lotion
- Sleep
- Paint your nails
- Organize outfits
- Take your time doing your hair and makeup
- Learn a new hairstyle
- Go shopping
- Get your eyebrows done
Mind and Body Self Care
One thing that’s great about this category of self care is that most of
- Read a book
- Discover new music
- Listen to your favourite music
- Dance around
- Meditate
- Practice Yoga
- Your favourite form of exercise
- Try a new fitness class
- Go for a hike
- Walk a dog
- Play with a dog
- Get a massage
- Write in a journal
- Cozy up in a blanket
- Binge watch your favourite show
Out of the Box Self Care
- Go to your favourite restaurant
- Try your favourite restuarant
- Make a homemade meal
- Bake your favourite treat
- Buy yourself flowers
- Garden
- Lay in the sun
- Do a DIY project
- Make a scrapbook
- Make a vision board
- Plan a vacation
- Clean out your phone
- Buy a stranger a coffee
- Fix something in your house that is broken
- Write a thank you note to someone
- Go to a local event
- Check out a new store
- Declutter your space
- Don’t use electronics for a few hours
- Do nothing
There ya have it, 50 ways to practice self love. The possibilities really are endless. The important thing is that you set some time aside to do something that makes your soul smile.
I’m always open for new ways to practice self love. If you have any favourites please let me know and I can try it for my weekly #SelfCareSunday.
xo Jannine
These are awesome, I need to practice some of these because I can’t seem to unplug!!
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
Unplugging is so important, I hope you find something that you like 🙂
xo Jannine
Thanks for all of these fantastic tips to help me unwind! I can’t wait to use them!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
Thanks Debbie!
xo Jannine
Great post!! You’ve hit the nail on the head, you need to take time for you and recharge yourself!!
Steph xx
http://www.dashingdoyle.com
Thanks Steph. Recharging is so so important!
xo Jannine
I love how you shared something more untraditional but so so important. Definitely going to do a few of these!
victoria | http://www.thesoutherntrunk.com
Thanks Victoria. I hope you enjoy your self care time <3
xo Jannine
I’m gonna try all of these. That is all I have to say.
Thanks Zarrin, I’m happy you like all of them!
xo Jannine
These are all great tips! I like to declutter my phone from time to time! I think that will be something I will do this weekend!
Thanks for sharing!
-Brandi K
http://www.cutebrandik.com
That’s a good one too!
xo Jannine
What a perfect list girl. I am on the mend after a 2 day flu bought, definitely focusing on self care all the way this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing! xoxo!
Awe, I hope you’re feeling better after your weekend <3
xo Jannine
Awesome, thanks for sharing xx
Caitlin, Beauty & Colour
Thanks Caitlin!
xo Jannine
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