50 Ways to Practice Self Love

With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow, I thought it would be fitting to focus on a type of love that is extremely important: self love.

How often do you forget to take care of yourself? Whether it’s taking an extra-long lunch break, or indulging in your favorite dessert, we all need to take time to slow down and care for ourselves.  It is not always easy when we are taking care of others, and working hard to get everything done that’s in our planners.

That is why for the rest of this month I challenge myself and you to practice better self care. Just making the conscious effort to take a few moments out of each day to focus on you and only you. Don’t feel guilty for saying no to an invite or a request when you need to take time out for yourself. You can’t honestly be there for others if you are in a mental fog yourself. When you take good care of yourself, you are more likely to approach things with a clear head and positive mindset. The best thing you can do for yourself is to take a break and show yourself some good ole lovin’. 

I put together a list of 50 easy self care practices that I will be focusing on for the rest of the month.

1. Burn your favorite scented candle.
2. Curl up and read a book.
3. Make yourself dessert, and eat every last bite.
4. Do a face mask.
5. Buy yourself fresh flowers.
6. Go break a sweat and do some exercise.
7. Take a hot bath.
8. Treat yourself to a facial.
9. Talk to yourself like you talk to someone you love.
10. Journal – write everything down that comes to mind.
11. Let go of toxic relationships.
12. Watch the sunrise/sunset.
13. Don’t compare yourself.
14. Go for a walk – just get outside and move.
15. Declutter your space.
16. Get a massage.
17. Appreciate the little things.
18. Binge watch your favorite Netflix show.
19. Do something out of your comfort zone.
20. Enjoy a glass of wine.
21. Go dancing.
22. Watch your favorite childhood movie (Hello The Little Mermaid!).
23. Go to yoga.
24. Wear fancy silk pajamas.
25. Call someone you love.
26. Sleep in a few extra hours.
27. Make yourself a fancy meal.
28. Explore an art gallery or museum.
29. Make a vision board.
30. Write yourself a love letter.
31. Meditate.
32. Dance in your kitchen.
33. Have a hot cup of tea.
34. Try a new recipe.
35. Do a daily devotion.
36. Buy yourself a new outfit.
37. Try a new workout class.
38. Go to that new restaurant you’ve been dying to go to.
39. Sing in the shower.
40. Surround yourself with amazing people.
41. Learn to say no.
42. Don’t look at your phone.
43. Compliment yourself.
44. Drink lots of water.
45. Spring clean.
46. Stop trying to please everyone.
47. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure.
48. Color in a coloring book.
49. Deep condition your hair.
50. Smile at yourself in the mirror every day, and say 5 things you love about yourself.

Practice some self love this Valentine’s Day!