Let’s face it, some days just turn out not too good. These bad days can be triggered by memories, someone’s attitude toward us or situations that are just beyond our control. On these days self-care is important.
You will have to learn how to look after yourself during your dry times because as a matter of fact, everyone else is busy doing the same. Everyone else is trying to survive or thrive, whichever stage they are in.
Self-care on your bad days will help you pull through. It is a time to cast upon yourself self-compassion (not self-pity) and love up on your being.
Usually, your “not-so-great” feeling will always wear off. It is very most likely that you just need to force yourself to get out of that zone, so yes, this list is a good start.
Below are 50+ simple self-care tips for your bad days
1. Watch your favorite movie again
2. Go out and breathe in some fresh air
3. Take a long walk
4. Go to the cinema
5. Call up a long time friend
6. Tell God how you feel at the moment
7. Have a long warm bath
8. Visit friends
9. Speak with someone you love
10. Write down 10 things you are grateful for
11. Go to the beach
12. Plan an event
13. Volunteer
14. Declutter your wardrobe
15. Play a game
16. Read your sermon/quiet time note
17. Write your heart out
19. Buy yourself a gift
20. Go to the spa
21. Binge watch your favorite Netflix series
22. Cook yourself your favorite meal
23. Learn a new recipe
24. Read an interesting novel
25. Walk away from a stressful environment
26. Daydream of better days
27. Watch comedy
28. Dance
29. Go for an intense workout
30. Eat chocolate
31. Read happy and fun blogs
32. Plan a mini/solo vacation
33. Dress up nice and go out
34. Clean up your house
35. Do fresh manicure/pedicure
36. Have flowers sent to your apartment
37. Visit a nature park
38. Go to a nursery/daycare and watch kids
39. Go on a lunch date with yourself
40. Plan game night with your friends
41. Go for a concert
42. Go window shopping
43. Rest / take a nap
44. Meditate
45. Play your favorite playlist
46. Confide in a friend
47. Go through your gallery
48. Organize a mini house party with friends
49. Do a photoshoot
50. Learn a fun skill
51. Do something new and fun for the first time
52. Reflect on great days/fun times, memories
