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Indulge In These 7 Self-Care Activities This Week

Do you find time during the week to indulge in self-care? If you answered no, I’ve got 7 easy activities you can try this week. Self-care activities don’t need to be extravagant, time consuming, or cost a lot of money. Sure, a weekend getaway or trip to the spa sounds fantastic, but there are other activities that are more feasible and realistic to incorporate into our routines. Self-care activities can be something as simple as reading a book and decompressing for 15 minutes.

We always prioritize work, tasks, and taking care of others, but when we don’t prioritize ourselves it can leave us feeling burnt out. One of my favorite sayings is “You can’t pour from an empty glass.” No matter what your schedule may look like, it’s important to carve some time for self-care activities. Here are 7 self-care activities you can do this week. 

1) Walk to a nearby café or bakery and treat yourself. This gives you a chance to get some exercise, soak up the sunshine, and indulge in some delicious treats. Heading out for coffee is one of my favorite things to do. It’s such a simple activity, yet it brings me so much joy because it’s “me” time.

2) If you’ve been struggling with sleep, try treating yourself to new pair of comfy pajamas or calming bath products such as bath bombs, Epsom salts, or essential oils. Epsom salts are great for soothing sore muscles and relieving tension, while essential oils such as lavender promotes rest and relaxation. 

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.

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3) Turn your phone off for 30 minutes to an hour each night to disconnect. We spend so much time in front of our devices, both for professional and personal purposes. It’s time to create a routine where we can put our screens down and focus on activities that don’t involve wi-fi. Enjoy your quiet time without distracting phone calls, emails, or texts. Light a candle, turn on some relaxing music, and enjoy a good book. If you’d like some recommendations, visit my book tag here.

4) See what shows and movies are new on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Disney+. Nothing beats discovering a good movie or a new binge worthy show. I just finished watching “Only Murders in the Building.” If you’re a fan of true crime and mysteries, I highly recommend it! I’m always looking for recommendations so if you have some suggestions, let me know in the comments!

Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.

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5) How often do you organize and clean out your purse/bag? It’s the one item we carry that gets cluttered quickly with receipts, masks, and other items we pick up along the way. Take 15 minutes to clean out and sort through your purse/bag. You’ll be glad you did the next time you head out! 

6) Try a full spa-inspired treatment at home. Indulge in a revitalizing face mask, moisturizing hair mask, and dry brush your entire body for smoother and healthier looking skin. Dry brushing is a great way eco-friendly to exfoliate your skin without the use of microplastics, it also promotes circulation!  

7) Redecorate or rearrange an area in your home so it’s more functional. If you have a dedicated workspace, perhaps look for some new art or décor pieces that bring you joy to add into your space. Now that spring is upon us, it’s time to get creative with some colors. Visit my latest post for some inspiration on spring decor here.

I hope this post inspires you to prioritize and incorporate some self-care activities into your routine. If you already have a self-care routine, what are some activities you like to indulge in? Are there any activities from this list that you’d like to try? I’d love to hear about your routine. For more posts on wellness, visit my tag here.

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  1. To reiterate, these are great ideas! I definitely need to spend less time on my phone… and hit up the spa! I’ve never gotten a facial, so maybe that will be a new thing I do this year.

    • It can be hard to put down our phones, but a spa trip would definitely help with that! I hope you get to experience a facial this year. Thank you for reading Anna!

  4. I love this post! These are such great ideas to care for yourself. Plus you gave me a new favourite saying! Thanks for sharing.

  5. Such great suggestions! I want to try driving to a coffee shop instead of walking. Organization relaxes me; I love the feeling I get when I clean out my car every week, so thanks for the clean out your purse reminder!

    Crystal | http://amazingbaby.app

  8. I love the idea of buying new comfy pajamas to promote better quality sleep. I should try this! I love giving myself at home facials. I even have a mini steamer for my face. It’s a nice way to unwind and pamper myself. Thank you for sharing!

  11. These are all great ideas! My favorite is turning off your phone for a little while. That is something I don’t do, but definitely need to. It would be nice to be disconnected for a bit so I could actually relax and recharge with a book and some tea without the temptation to look at my phone. Thank you for sharing! PS: I also love “Only Murders in the Building.” It’s a wonderful show! 🙂

  12. Loved these suggestions! I used to save my self-care days for Sundays; however, it is now a priority to have to indulge in it every day and it has been wonderful. One thing I’d like to do more of is to find cute little cafes and bakeries to visit during the warmer weather.

    • That’s wonderful to hear! Even the smallest forms of self-care can be so beneficial when done daily. I hope you get a chance to discover some new places this spring!

  13. Some great self-care activities here! I always like to put my phone away when it needs charging as that is the perfect time for me to step away from the likes of Instagram and Twitter to focus on other things! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

  14. These are some really different but great self-care ideas! Self-care is so important, thank you for sharing your suggestions.

    Lauren

  15. I love the idea of taking a walk down to a local bakery or cafe and just enjoying a little treat! A bath soak also appeals to me as it is so relaxing and the perfect way to spend time. 🙂

  16. Great ideas, I would like to turn off my phone for 30 minutes to disconnect. I feel like I’m always use it. Thank you for these awesome ideas!

  17. Fab suggestions! I think my bag definitely needs a long awaited clear out, and I love the idea of walking to a nearby bakery to grab yourself a treat – that’s such a lovely idea! Baths are super relaxing too. Thanks for sharing x

  18. I love that you included cleaning out your purse – it’s such a good idea and one that people rarely think of as “self-care,” but it really does make you feel better.

  21. All brilliant advice! Self care is so important it should become part of the routine. I put my phone on airplane mode and spend time tidying, decluttering and reading. It really helps my mental well being.

  23. This is fantastic! Walk to a nearby café or bakery and treat yourself. This gives you a chance to get some exercise, soak up the sunshine, and indulge in some delicious treats. Heading out for coffee is one of my favorite things to do. It’s such a simple activity, yet it brings me so much joy because it’s “me” time.

  24. I walk to the shop. It helps. Shunting away the mobile wifi is also very useful. Rearranging things in rooms too bring positivity. Nice article.

  25. I haven’t taken much time to myself this week except reading a bit here and there but Bridgerton season 2 is releasing today so I’m going to binge it as my self care this week haha. Thanks for sharing some good tips!

  26. I hasn’t even thought of giving my bag a clean out but I find it therapeutic! Great tips!

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