Self-care is so important, especially during the winter. Dealing with seasonal depression, low vitamin D levels, and being cooped up in the house calls for some time to relax and take care of yourself. Today I’m sharing the ultimate winter self-care list with 50 ideas for things you can do this winter to take care of yourself!
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- Curl up with a big blanket and read a book
- Take a hot shower or bath
- Do a hydrating face mask to combat dry winter skin
- Have a movie night
- Order your favorite meal for takeout
- Journal
- Bake a yummy treat
- Do yoga in some comfy clothes
- Take an afternoon nap
- Buy yourself a new, good moisturizer
- Find a new winter hobby
- Make a hot chocolate or tea
- Make a pillow fort
- Meditate
- Rearrange your bedroom
- Relax with a heated or weighted blanket
- Set out a suet bird feeder and do some bird watching from inside
- Take a vacation day from work and sleep in
- Try a new drink from Starbucks or another coffee shop
- Fill up a glass of water and drink it
- Go for a walk outside
- Play in the snow
- Take a day off of social media
- Try a new workout on YouTube
- Repeat some affirmations in the mirror
- Try a new skincare routine
- Do some doodling
- Listen to your favorite playlist
- Do some breathing exercises
- Go for a drive
- Check in with yourself and note how you’re feeling
- Practice gratitude
- Do a hair mask
- Call an old friend and catch up
- Go to sleep early
- FaceTime your best friend or family
- Plan out your week
- Watch an episode of your favorite show
- Play a video game (I’m currently obsessed with the Sims!)
- Listen to a motivating podcast
- Give yourself a mani-pedi
- Get a coloring book
- Make a smoothie
- Create a vision board
- Have a dance party in your kitchen
- Do some stretching
- Watch the sunrise or sunset
- Clean out your closet
- Play with your dog
- Unfollow toxic accounts on Instagram
If you need some ideas for self-care activities, just randomly pick something off of this list and your good to go! How will you practice self-care this winter? Let me know in a comment below! Also if you liked this post, be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter here and follow me on Instagram so you can stay up to date with all things Success and Self-Care!
great list of suggestions! self care is so crucial! 🙂
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I have been reading SO much this winter and loving it! Such a great way to relax and escape for a few hours, especially if I have a candle burning.
Cecilia | sunnysidececilia.com
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I loved it and the ideas are amazing ❤
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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I love these tips so quick and easy for anyone to do each day, each week or even each month. I particularly, love rearranging my bedroom, which I didn’t originally think would make such a big difference to me, but it really has given me joy and happiness, improving my mental health and wellbeing too. And will definitely be keeping the rest of these tips in mind going forward. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes! Rearranging my room always makes me feel so refreshed! So glad you liked this post!
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