Self-care ideas: 32 free ways to look after yourself

How to practice self-care without spending a cent.

Many people hear the word self-care and think of massages, manicures, and other forms of paid pampering.

These activities are great, but the cost can quickly add up – especially if you want to practice self-care every day or week.

Here are some completely free (and easy!) self-care ideas so you can enjoy self-care as often as possible. 

1. Read a book or a magazine

2. Walk in nature

3. Meditate

4. Sleep in on the weekend

5. Watch the clouds

6. Unplug from social media

7. Colour in, draw, or paint

8. Do yoga

9. Breathe

10. Exercise

11. Listen to music or a nature soundscape

12. Dance

13. Spend quality time with a loved one

14. Look at the stars

15. Pray

16. Create a vision board

17. Watch the sunrise or sunset

18. Get out in the garden

19. Light a candle

20. Go to bed early

21. Call a friend that makes you laugh 

22. Stretch

23. Take a nap

24. Go for a swim at your local beach

25. Start a gratitude journal

26. Write a bucket list

27. Watch a comedian on YouTube

28. Take a bath 

29. Switch off your smartphone for 24 hours

30. Write a list of compliments to yourself

31. Do a jigsaw puzzle

32. Declutter your social media 

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