Inclusive Self-Care

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Because we all know self-care isn't as simple as a face mask

A complete list of self-care ideas that you can use no matter your state of mental health!


Self-Care For Bad Mental Health Days

1. Self-massage

2. Breathing techniques

3. Eat raw food (not meat please!)

4. Unplug by a certain hour

5. Drink a glass of water

6. Cleanse your body/face with a wipe

7. Brush your hair

8. Brush your teeth, or use mouthwash

9. Open your blinds/curtains

10. Open a window

11. Put on relaxing music

12. Watch your favorite film

13. Watch a motivational Ted Talks

14. Reach out to a friend

15. Drink a glass of warm water

16. Change your clothes

17. Put dirty clothes in the laundry

18. Colour or doodle

19. Stretch your body

20. Make your bed

21. Pet an animal

22. Do a brain dump

23. Light a candle/incense or diffuse essential oils

24. Download/use the calm app or Headspace

25. Make a plan to look forward to

26. Write out the positives from your day


Self-Care For Higher Functioning Days

1. Meditate

2. Practice yoga

3. Declutter your closet

4. Write out a list of things you love about yourself

5. Practice gratitude

6. Watch sunrise/sunset

7. Practice positive affirmations

8. Walk in nature

9. Stargaze

10. Exfoliate and moisturize your skin

11. Visit a cafe (alone or with a friend)

12. Go to the movies

13. Make a smoothie or juice

14. Go to the gym or a fitness class

15. Bake a cake

16. Write poetry

17. Do a digital detox

18. Visit a spa

19. Read a book

20. Make a positive playlist

21. Create art

22. Have a bath

23. Do a face mask

24. Create a board of self-loving quotes

25. Try on outfits that make you feel good about yourself

26. Create a self-care habit tracker


[This is designed to be a loose guide. Self-care is different for everyone so adjust your habits accordingly!]

Consistency is key!

The idea is that the more often you practice the self-care ideas on bad mental health days, the more likely you are to achieve higher functioning days. Similarly, the more often you practice the tools on your higher functioning days, the less likely you are to have poor mental health days!


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Information from http://hopeful-lotus.com/2018/06/inclusive-self-care-ideas/

Picture from https://www.the-pool.com/news-views/opinion/2018/6/Marisa-Bate-self-care-doesn-t-have-to-be-about-self-indulgence

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