Over the past couple of months I have begun to recognize the importance of self-care. With college starting back up and my extracurriculars filling my schedule, it has been easy to become overwhelmed. Life is stressful, and doing little things can make all the difference. I’ve constructed a master list of coping mechanisms for different situations, each that can be easily implemented in daily life.
Mind
- Journaling
- Meditating
- Reading
- Trying something new
- Finding inspiring quotes
- Limiting internet
- Watching documentaries
- Listening to an audiobook while driving
- Watching a TED talk
- Doing a puzzle
- Conducting research
- Checking something off a to-do list
- Playing with dogs
- Calling someone
- Watching clouds
- Crying
- Going for a drive
- Watching the sunset
- Stargazing
- Cooking
Body
- Exercising
- Going gluten-free
- Going sugar-free
- Eating small portions
- Eating healthy fats
- Drinking more water
- Getting a massage
- Breathing
- Stretching/yoga
- Taking a bath
- Taking probiotics
- Going to bed early
- Waking up early
- Taking a nap
- Getting 10,000 steps per day
- Getting a manicure/pedicure
- Watching your posture
- Taking care of your skin
- Taking vitamins
- Not drinking soda
- Drinking more hot tea
- Getting 8 hours of sleep
- Showering
- Having a spa day
Soul
- Using less electronics
- Laughing more
- Smiling more
- Doodling
- Listening to music
- Singing in the shower
- Writing/reading poetry
- Writing a letter
- Waking in nature
- Organizing something
- Using essential oils
- Reflecting silently
- Spending time with friends
- Praying
- Volunteering
- Saving money
- Being alone
